Near the salt waters of James Bay and Hudson Bay

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

From Moosonee, there are water taxis to take visitors to the islands. Caution is advised as the winds, tides and river currents can challenge even the most experienced canoeists. You may even see a beluga whale or seal.

Find great backcountry paddling experiences at Ontario Parks. 

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.

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