Spectacular wilderness, pristine lakes, old growth forests

Local outfitters and lodges offer exceptional services for guided or self-guided adventures. #PaddleON

Lady Evelyn Smoothwater, Makobe-Grays River (whitewater) and Obabika River Provincial Parks are in the heart of Temagami’s pristine wilderness. Paddle pristine waters. Explore the world’s largest remaining red and white pine old growth stands. 

Find more backcountry paddling experiences.

For information on park fees and reservations, click here.

About Trish Manning

Trish Manning is an adventure travel writer and the content coordinator for Ontario Outdoor Adventures. She is an avid outdoor person who loves to hike, paddle, SUP, snowshoe, cross-country ski and explore Ontario's great outdoors with her golden retriever, Daisy.

Recommended Articles

Haunted Waters

6 spine-chilling paddling routes to canoe and kayak in Ontario.

Easy River Tripping

The French River will delight canoeists of all ages.

Ontario’s Moose Hotspots

Your best chance of seeing a moose is by paddle.

Ontario’s Blue-Water Lakes

So blue you won’t believe your eyes.

The Spanish River

Everything you need to plan your next canoe trip.

Missinaibi River Canoe Trip

Learn how to plan a canoe trip down this famed wilderness river.

Quetico’s Best Canoe Routes

Expert advice for exploring Canada’s top canoeing paradise.

Temagami Canoe Trip Routes

6 top trip options.

Temagami Canoe Trip Guide

Expert advice for paddling in paradise.

Sun and Sand

Soak it up at the best Lake Huron beaches

Do you want to take this pic?

Learn where to go and how to do it.

Canoe Trips in Lady Evelyn-Smoothwater

Expert advice for paddling in this wilderness park.

Best Canoe Maps in Ontario

Find out where to get the best digital and hard-copy versions.

Killarney Canoe Trips

Learn how to plan a backcountry canoe trip in this provincial park.

It's Time for a Paddle

Canoe and kayak rentals that are perfect for your next paddling adventure.

Paddling in Lady Evelyn Smoothwater

Your ultimate guide to canoe tripping in this provincial park.

Get On The Water

Ontario paddling events for canoeists, kayakers, SUPers, and rafters in 2025.

Train-In Adventure

Take "The Canadian" into the backcountry.

Best Sites on the French River

Where to stay on your canoe trip.

Paddle The Lakehead

Discover the best places to canoe and kayak near Thunder Bay.