Big East
Offered: Length: 3 days - 2 nights
Skill Level: New Paddler
East Lake, 2 hours north of Toronto, is a very pretty lake with high cliffs, large exposed outcrops and small rocky islands. Filled with bass and trout, it is also an excellent fishing destination.Join us on a 3-day guided and catered canoe trip for a fun relaxing getaway with your friends or family.
Day One: We will meet at Grand Experiences in Paris, ON at 8:30 a.m. A waterproof pack will be supplied for your clothing and bedding. A pickup destination near Toronto may be arranged for approximately 10:30 a.m. At lunch time, we arrive at a short portage to Big East Lake. A light lunch will be served down at the beach where you will first view this lovely lake. After loading the canoes, your guides will lead you on a hour long paddle to a suitable campsite. While camp is being set up and dinner is prepared, you will have time to explore the islands, build an inukshook, or go fishing. Be prepared to catch a nice large small-mouthed bass or splake! Your guide would be pleased to cook and clean your catch for you. Later after a delicious meal, relax around the campfire and spend some time star-gazing on the rocks before bed.
Day Two : Awaken to the sound of loons and song birds, chipmunks scurrying around camp and the smell of coffee and breakfast cooking. After breakfast, enjoy a swim in the clear water, relax in a hammock with your book, or take a canoe lesson from your guide. After lunch, a day trip to Black Berry Lake will be available for those who choose to go. Later, after another delicious meal, enjoy some time around the campfire or crawl into your tent nice and early.
Day Three: You will spend your final day relaxing around camp, exploring the island or fishing. We will break camp around 2:00 p.m. You can expect to be home before 8:00 p.m.
This is an excellent destination for children and seniors. A permanent camp will be set up and we will be close to civilization.* Scavenger hunts and survival games may be arranged for the children in your group.
Please note that bathroom facilities are limited to a comfortable seat over a wooden box in the woods.All gear and meals for this trip will be supplied excluding: sleeping bag roll, toiletries, clothing, cameras, rain gear.
Special diets may be arranged with proper notice.
Fishing gear available.
Packages available for a minimum 6 persons. Families and individuals may be accommodated.
Cost: Adults $345.00 Children under 13 $275.00 (Not recommended for children under 4 years of age)
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Poker Lake
Offered: Length: 4 days - 3 nights
Skill Level: New Paddler
Experience a real canoe trip, complete with portages. Get away from the hustle and bustle of the city to enjoy beautiful, tranquil scenery. This trip is for the more serious paddler.Two hours north of Toronto lie a series of very scenic lakes with lots of pine trees, high cliffs and large exposed outcrops.Join us on a 4-day guided and catered canoe trip and explore Bentshoe, Poker, Quirt and Cinder Lakes.
Day One: We will meet at Grand Experiences in Paris, ON at 8:30 a.m. A waterproof pack will be supplied for your clothing and bedding. A pickup destination near Toronto may be arranged for approximately 10:30 a.m. At lunch time, we arrive at a short portage to Bentshoe Lake. A light lunch will be served down at the water's edge where you will view the first lake on our trip. We will canoe across Bentshoe Lake and take the portage to Poker lake where a suitable camp site for the night will be selected by your guides. While camp is being set up and dinner is prepared, you will have time to explore or go fishing. Your guide would be pleased to clean and cook your catch for you. Later, after a delicious meal, relax around the campfire and spend some time star-gazing on the rocks before bed.
Day Two: Awaken to the sound of wildlife, the smell of coffee and breakfast cooking. After breakfast, enjoy a swim in the clear water and then pack up your belongings and prepare for an adventurous day traveling to our destination. After breaking camp and loading the canoes, your guides will lead you through a series of scenic lakes and over several short portages to Cinder Lake. A campsite for the next 2 nights will be selected before dusk. Another delicious meal has been enjoyed, spend some time around the campfire before crawling into your tent for a well deserved sleep.
Day Three: A day-trip of exploring as well as a lesson in canoeing techniques will be available for those interested. You may decide to remain in the camp to relax, swim, sunbathe, or fish. We will spend the third night in the same campsite.
Day Four:After a hot breakfast, we will break camp fairly early as we have a few hours of travel over two more short portages back to Poker Lake and on through to Bentshoe Lake. You can expect to be home before 8:00p.m.
Please note that bathroom facilities are limited to a comfortable seat over a wooden box in the woods.
All gear and meals for this trip will be supplied excluding:-sleeping bag roll, toiletries, clothing, cameras, rain gear* Special diets may be arranged with proper notice.Fishing gear available.
Packages available for a minimum 6 persons. Families and individuals may be accommodated.
Cost: Adults $460.00 Children under 13 $390.00 (Not recommended for children under 8 years of age)
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Tea Lake
Offered: Length: 4 days - 3 nights
Skill Level: New Paddler
Experience a real northern canoe trip, complete with portages. Get away from the hustle and bustle of the city to enjoy beautiful, tranquil scenery. This trip is designed with the more serious paddler in mind.The portages are not long, but a fair amount of time will be spent canoeing to reach our destinations, which will be well worth every effort.North Tea Lake is approximately five hours north of Toronto in the North West corner of Algonquin Park. Join us for this 4-day guided and catered canoe trip for an experience you and yours will never forget.
Day One: We will meet at Grand Experiences in Paris, ON at 8:30 a.m. A waterproof pack will be supplied for your clothing and bedding. A pickup destination near Toronto may be arranged for approximately 10:30 a.m. We will enjoyﾊ a picnic lunch along the trip. We will arrive at Kawawaymog (Round) Lake early afternoon. After obtaining our camp permits (included in package price), we will cross the lake to the access of The Amable Du Fond River. This is a beautiful, calm little river with lots of wildlife and only a few short portages. With its many curves and sharp bends, this is an excellent time to practice your paddling techniques. Once we reach North Tea Lake, a suitable campsite will be selected by your guides. While camp is being set up and dinner is prepared, you will have time to explore or go fishing. Your guide would be pleased to clean and cook your catch for you. Later, after a delicious meal relax around the campfire and spend some time star-gazing on the rocks before bed.
Day Two: Awaken to the sounds of wildlife, the smell of coffee and breakfast cooking. After breakfast, pack up your bathing suit and towel, secure your belongings and prepare for an adventurous day paddling to a glorious serious of waterfalls! Here you will be able to swim or shower under the cool clear water, take pictures, or hike to the fishing hole at a neighbouring lake. We will return to our campsite before dusk. Another delicious meal has been enjoyed, spend some time around the campfire before crawling into your tent for a well deserved sleep.
Day Three: A day-trip of exploring as well as a lesson in canoeing techniques will be available for those interested. You may decide to remain in the camp to relax, swim, sunbathe, or fish. We will spend the third night in the same campsite.
Day Four:After a hot breakfast, we will break camp fairly early as we have a few hours of travel over more short portages back to Kawawaymog Lake. You can expect to be home before 8:00 p.m.
Please note that bathroom facilities are limited to a comfortable seat over a wooden box in the woods.
All gear and meals for this trip will be supplied excluding:-sleeping bag roll, toiletries, clothing, cameras, rain gear* Special diets may be arranged with proper notice.
Fishing gear available
Packages available for a minimum 6 persons. Families and individuals may be accommodated.
Cost: Adults $495.00 Children under 13 $425.00 ( Not recommended for children under 6 years of age)
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