Ontario’s Blue-Water Lakes
So blue you won’t believe your eyes.
By Virginia Marshall
Canoe and Camp on your own private Lake
Local outfitters offer exceptional services for self-guided adventures. #PaddleON
Esker Lakes Provincial Park is surrounded by Boreal Forest and offers plenty of bird-watching opportunities. Explore the dozens of kettle lakes, formed when glaciers retreated 10,000 years ago.
Find great backcountry paddling experiences at Ontario Parks.
For information on park fees and reservations, click here.
Recommended Articles
Get On The Water
Ontario paddling events for canoeists, kayakers, SUPers, and rafters in 2024.
Philip Edward Island Camping Guide
The inside scoop on this Georgian Bay gem.
Missinaibi River Canoe Trip
Learn how to plan a canoe trip down this famed wilderness river.
breathtaking views
Sleeping Giant Provincial Park Backcountry Camping
Backcountry Camping on Georgian Bay
The Massasauga Provincial Park
Backcountry Beginners
Charleston Lake is a perfect park for you.
Reset on the Water
10 SUP yoga clinics and retreats in Ontario.
10 Best All-Inclusive Canoe Trips
Go guided into the wilderness.
Killarney’s Most Beautiful Lakes
10 lakes you need to book a campsite on.
Quetico’s Best Canoe Routes
Expert advice for exploring Canada’s top canoeing paradise.
Paddling Vacations From Ottawa
7 adventurous trips for every type of paddler.
Obabika River Canoe Trips
Plan your own backcountry adventure in this waterway park.
Canoe on Georgian Bay
Everything you need to know.
Hike-in or Paddle-in campsites only
Frontenac Provincial Park
Temagami River Canoe Trip
Find out how to plan an incredible whitewater adventure.
Mattawa River Canoe Trip Guide
Paddle the rugged and historic waterway.
A Paddler's Paradise
Incredible paddling spots in Ontario just a few hours from Minneapolis.
Temagami Canoe Trip Routes
6 top trip options.
Ultimate Guide To Wabakimi
Find out how to plan a paddling trip in this wilderness wonderland.
Indigenous Outdoor Adventure Experiences
9 Bucket-List Adventures You Don't Want to Miss