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Trips

Our Basic trip takes place at Moose Lake (Evangeline Lake) southwest of Espanola, Ontario where our 40 acre piece of wilderness is located on the eastern edge.  It is situated about 1.5 km north of the La Cloche Ridge just north of the North Channel (Georgian Bay) that runs between Manitoulin Island and the mainland.

Our Intermediate trip is the canoe route to Killarney Provincial Park, originating near Hwy #6 between Espanola and Little Current and travelling East to Killarney through the LaCloche Mountains.

LaCloche’s white quartzite cliffs form some of Ontario's tallest peaks. These beautiful formations mark the southern edge of the Canadian Shield. The La Cloche Ridge runs from Killarny Park, through La Cloche Provincial Park to Blind River in the east.

The legend of the LaCloche Mountains says that these rocks were Aboriginal tocsins (warning bells) used for signaling. The “Bell Rocks” when struck could be heard for a considerable distance. Hence, the area was named with the French word for “bell” — La Cloche.

Our Advanced trip is an extended trip down the Spanish River originating in Biscotasing and travelling downriver to Agnew Lake. The Spanish River valley has been designated as part of Ontario's Living Legacy Park Lands.

This trip is one way and includes a trip on Via Rail's "Budd Car" which departs Sudbury on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Personal vehicles are shuttled to Webbwood and a pick-up is scheduled for Agnew Lake (we can also offer different start and finish points on the Spanish to shorten the trip).

Canoeing and Canoe Tripping Courses
Ontario Recreational Canoeing and Kayaking Association (ORCKA) certified programs

Curriculum Package (Workbook and Instructor's Manual)
Designed for you to teach your own group following an easy step by step process.

Available at your location or ours for private groups of up to 10 people:

• Basic
• Canadian style
• River running
• Canoe Tripping

Programs can be offered by themselves or combined with a trip. Contact us to schedule a course.

The Foundations of Wilderness Tripping curriculum was designed for use by outdoor groups as an educational resource for teaching novice trippers how to plan and navigate a successful and safe wilderness trip.  The program introduces concepts and skills needed before venturing into the great backcountry.

The Instructor Manual provides guidance on program delivery and can easily be followed by any group leader with basic outdoor experience.

The Participant Workbook compiles experience and knowledge and is written for the ordinary enthusiast in a manner that provides the understanding of the concepts, considerations and skills required for wilderness tripping.

Contact us to inquire about purchasing our program.

Trip Tips

You need to provide your own appropriate clothing, personal toiletries, an appropriate sleeping bag and backpack.  Water proof packs are recommended.   Food and cooking supplies will be issued to groups of four and each group will be responsible for their own cooking and clean up.  Tents, canoes and boating safety equipment such as life jackets will also be issued.  The food costs and boat rentals are included in the daily fee.  Use of canoe-ontario.ca's equipment is at your own risk and you will be responsible for all losses or damage.