Backcountry bliss
Local outfitters offer exceptional services for self-guided adventures. #PaddleON
The Two Narrows Canoe Route begins on Halfway Lake and goes south into Bailey Lake, where you can see nesting Bald Eagles and a Great Blue Heron rookery. Travel a series of small lakes and portages surrounded by jack pine, white birch and poplar. Excellent wildlife viewing opportunities.
The 15 km Hawk Lake Trail is rated difficult. It visits several lakes and has an incredible lookout over Three Island Lake.




Discover more backcountry paddling experiences. For information on park fees and reservations, click here.
Recommended Articles
Easy River Tripping
The French River will delight canoeists of all ages.
Chips and Canoes
12 chip stands to check out after your next canoe trip.
The Spanish River
Everything you need to plan your next canoe trip.
Best Sites on the French River
Where to stay on your canoe trip.
Paddling in Lady Evelyn Smoothwater
Your ultimate guide to canoe tripping in this provincial park.
Paddling Laws
This is what you need to know about safety on the water in Ontario.
Paddling the Pukaskwa National Park Coast
A guide's guide to kayaking this rugged portion of the Superior coastine.
Find Wilderness South of Algonquin
Kawartha Highlands Provincial Park
The Steel River
Ontario’s ultimate loop canoe route.
Quetico’s Best Canoe Routes
Expert advice for exploring Canada’s top canoeing paradise.
Ontario’s Blue-Water Lakes
So blue you won’t believe your eyes.
Ontario’s Moose Hotspots
Your best chance of seeing a moose is by paddle.
Paddling with ghosts
My french river canoe trip experience.
Explore Kenora by Kayak & Canoe
7 perfect places to get on the water near Lake of the Woods.
It's Time for a Paddle
Canoe and kayak rentals that are perfect for your next paddling adventure.
Sun and Sand
Soak it up at the best Lake Huron beaches
8 Unforgettable Lakes in Wabakimi Provincial Park
Which should you visit this summer?
Paddle The Lakehead
Discover the best places to canoe and kayak near Thunder Bay.
Explore Ontario by Paddleboard
Find SUP rentals near you and get out on the water.
Canoe & Kayak Trips in Ontario
Learn how to plan your next paddling day trip or overnight here.
