With more than sixty-six percent of its terrain covered in forests and over half a million lakes and waterways, Ontario is a paddler's paradise.
Its provincial and national parks with their endless lakes, rivers, hills and wonderful landscapes offer endless opportunities for canoeing, kayaking, paddle boarding and rafting.
Even better, many of these amazing waterways are just a short drive from urban centres, making them perfect for day trips or spontaneous weekend camping or lodge getaways.
It's time to do the things you have been dreaming about. It doesn't matter what you choose—just get out and explore. Plan your Ontario adventure now.
Canoeing
- 10 Easy Canoe Trips in Ontario
- 11 Best Canoe Tripping Rivers in Ontario
- The Ultimate Guide to Planning a French River Canoe Trip
- A Guide to the Best Canoe Maps in Ontario
- A Guide to Canoe Tripping in Killarney
- The Ultimate Guide to Quetico’s Best Canoe Routes
- A Guide to the Best Canoe Routes in Temagami
- A Guide to Lady Evelyn-Smoothwater Park Canoe Routes
Kayaking
- 14 of the Best Places to Kayak in Northern Ontario
- Discover Lake Superior Provincial Park's Spectacular Coast by Sea Kayak
- The Best Guided Georgian Bay Kayak Trips
- Remote Islands You Can Kayak to in Ontario
- 9 Enchanting Blue-Water Lakes in Ontario
Paddleboarding
- 13 Spectacular Places to Paddleboard in Ontario This Summer
- Paddleboard Rental Shops in Ontario
- 10 Enlivening Paddleboard Yoga Clinics & Retreats in Ontario
- Paddleboarding Hotspots on Lake Superior
RAFTING & TUBING
FACTS & PLANNING
- Canoe, Kayak and SUP Laws in Ontario
- The Complete Guide to the Best Courses to Learn to Canoe and Kayak in Ontario
Today, the experience has expanded beyond the canoe to encompass various forms of paddling. Connecting the beauty of our landscapes with physical exercise and spiritual well-being, there's nothing more Canadian than exploring by paddle. And here in Ontario, there's so much to explore. Find great paddling adventures.
