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Journeys For an exhilarating adventure, experience the remoteness and beauty of Ontario's breathtaking wild places with your leading outdoor specialists.
All you need is your sleeping bag, clothing and personal affects.Journeys vary from 1 to 10 days for groups of 3 or more.
Elbow Lake Paddle Pals home and base camp is located 30 minutes south of Sudbury in Estaire on Elbow Lake. Day trips, certification courses, in-house programs, weekend getaways, campfires, swimming, hiking & fishing all available on site. We customize outdoor programs and courses to meet the individual's or group's needs and abilities. Elbow Lake is narrow, 11km long and perfect for canoeing. From our dock, we may access Red Deer Lake, Wanapitei River and the French River.
Journey Rating 1Dumoine River Our Dumoine River journey is a 5-day exciting trip for intermediate paddlers wishing to improve their river tripping skills. This historic and picturesque river is surrounded by steep sided pine tree hills that follow a series of falls and exciting rapids, (over 30 to run). Great side trips for hiking, beautiful campsites, great swimming and plenty of exciting rapids make this journey a must for all whitewater paddlers. 5 Days.
Journey Rating 2 / Swiftwater Classification 2+Trip Area Duration Price Lake Benoit to Driftwood Park 5 Days * French River The French River, Canada's First Heritage River, is one of our most popular destinations for families and friends. Enjoy the fascinating beauty and history of one of Canada's most historic waterways. This river was a travel corridor use by the Huron and Algonquin Nations and later as the primary trade route for the voyageurs. Witness artifacts of the logging era while enjoying various activities of fishing, hiking, swimming and paddling on a choice of flat or moving water.
Journey Rating 1-2 / Swiftwater Classification 2
Approx. 1 to 8 daysTrip Area Duration Price Wolseley Bay area - 15km Day Trip * Wolseley Bay area - 20km 2 Days * Wolseley Bay to the Double Rapid area - 17 km 3 Days * Wolseley Bay to Hwy 69 - 45km 4 Days * Dear Bay round trip - 70km 5 Days * Woleseley Bay to Georgian Bay - 110km 7 Days * Matagamasi, Wolf & Chiniguchi Lakes A journey of turquoise lakes and shimmering quartzite hills. This area contains one of the largest contiguous stands of old growth red pine on an ancient travel way that follow traditional portages. The picturesque scenery is breathtaking as is the water to swim in. Great for family tripping.
Journey Rating 1-1+ / Swiftwater Classification 1-
Approx. 2 to 7 daysTrip Area Duration Price Metagamasi to Wolf Lake - 30km 3 Days * Metagamasi, Wolf to Chiniguchi - 45km 5 Days * Metagamasi Loop - 65km 6 Days * Spanish River Grey Owl's favourite, the scenic Spanish River with miles of swifts, exciting rapids and rich history. Large sections of ancient red and white pine forest considered by some to be the largest in the world, over 120 years old, are only one of the special characteristics of this river. One of our favourite routes departs from Sudbury via railway on a special car called the 'Bud' car.
Journey Rating 2 / Swiftwater Classification 2+
Approx. 3 to 8 daysTrip Area Duration Price The Elbow to Agnew Lake - 50km 3 Days * The Forks to The Elbow - 55km 3 Days * The Forks to Agnew Lake - 105km 5 Days * Duke Lake to Agnew Lake - 145km 7 Days * Missinaibi River A journey to the 'Northern Sky'. Mysterious, provocative and risky, where earth and sky harmonize. This journey seduces the paddler's wanton passion for isolated wild places. The rivers wildlife, beauty and history present it's presence and energy.
Journey Rating 2-3 / Swiftwater Classification 2-4
Approx. 8 to 10 daysTrip Area Duration Price Mattice to Moosonee - 350km 10 Days * Madawaska River The Madawaska River, famous for its exhilarating whitewater opportunities. This river is the most famous whitewater river in Ontario and is certainly where the vast majority of whitewater enthusiasts acquire their skills. Our 42km journey on the lower section of Madawaska River offers the paddler plenty of thrilling excitement with the opportunity of running 12 rapids. Paddlers should have some knowledge and experience in moving water.
Journey Rating 2-3 / Swiftwater Classification 2-3
Approx. 2 to 5 daysTrip Area Duration Price Jessups Field to Bucks Bay - 27km 3 Days * Jessups Field to Griffith - 42km 3 Days * 4M Circle Route The 4M Circle route in the heart of Gogama's wilderness send you through a series of lakes, creeks and rivers. You will feel the spirit of the prospectors, voyageurs and "coureur des bois" who previously walked these portages. If you're looking for northern remoteness, astonishing scenery, wildlife sightings, fresh fish and some peaceful relaxation, this is the journey for you.
Journey Rating 1- 2 (10-portages)
Approx. 4 to 5 daysTrip Area Duration Price Dividing Lake Loop - 65km 4 Days * Petawawa River In the 1950s, the famous Petawawa River became one of Canada's birth rivers for the modern day whitewater paddler. Today, the Petawawa continues to provide some of the best opportunities to challenge your whitewater abilities. Our route within the Algonquin Park boundaries runs down a challenging stretch of the river from Cedar Lake to McManus Lake. Paddlers should have some knowledge and experience in moving water.
Journey Rating 2+ / Swiftwater Classification 2-3+
Approx. 4 to 5 daysTrip Area Duration Price Lake Travers to McManus Lake - 45km 4 Days * Wanapitei River The Wanapitei River, east of Sudbury, provides the canoeist with the opportunity to do some whitewater along with stretches of calm water. In the autumn, the scenery is outstanding and so is the fishing. One of our favourite routes on this river starts at our base camp, travelling down south along the Wanapitei River to the French River and either pulling out in Hartley Bay or continuing down to Georgian Bay and back up the eastern branch of the French River.
Journey Rating 2 / Swiftwater Classification 2-2+
Approx. 1 to 10 daysTrip Area Duration Price Wanapitei Lake to Hartley Bay - 110km 7 Days * Tatachikapika River The Tatachikapika River (Lost River) is located southwest of Timmins, Ontario, and offers the canoeist genuine, northern remoteness. On this journey, the canoeist encounters numerous long stretches of Class 1 to 3 rapids. Wildlife sightings and fresh pickerel are common occurrence on this river. Paddlers should have some experience in canoe tripping as well as moving water.
Journey Rating 2-3 / Swiftwater Classification 2-3
Approx. 4 to 5 daysTrip Area Duration Price Tatachikapika Lodge to the Metagami River - 74km 5 Days * Wakami, Women & Rush Rivers The Wakami: Women & Rush River Journey offers 165 km of canoe tripping through some of Northern Ontario's rugged wilderness. On this remote journey, the canoeist can expect solitude, good fishing, wildlife sighting and some challenging portages. We start our journey in Sultan, west of Hwy. 144 and finish near the Old Jerome Mine on the Opeepeesway River.
Journey Rating 2-3 / Swiftwater Classification 2-2+
Approx. 9 daysTrip Area Duration Price Wakami Lake to Oppeesway - 130km 9 Days * *Our prices are changing - contact us at 705-695-0440 for more details. Paddle Pals journey prices include: guide(s), park & launching fees, float plan, canoe and canoe equipment, delicious meals, safe canoeing tips, environment-friendly camping suggestions and a pleasant journey.
