Georgian Bay's 30,000 Islands Kayak Experience

The 30,000 Islands by Point au Baril is one of the most popular kayaking area in all the Great Lakes. Aside from the extraordinarily beautiful rocky islands, the area has a rich boating, fishing & lighthouse keeping history, with its fair share of shipwrecks & seafaring stories.  It is a good 2 or 3 day paddle for intermediate to advanced paddlers.

The Mink Chain is rich in history.  Artifacts from an old fishing village can be found in the water around Stalker Island (private).  The east side of Big McCoy is of geological and archeological importance.  Native North Americans reportedly still use sacred sites in the area.

Departure from Grand Experiences, Paris on Friday at 5:00 p.m. (or pickup near Hamilton or Toronto can be arranged).  Arrive at Grand Experiences North depot near Parry Sound for late night meal at approx. 8:30 p.m.  Tents will be set up for your convenience and a campfire will be burning.  Enjoy a Moonlight paddle on the scenic Sequin River from the property to Mountain Basin cliffs and beautiful Mill Lake near Georgian Bay.

Saturday morning (after a hot breakfast) depart Grand Experiences North Parry Sound Depot @ 9:00 a.m. to Point au Baril.  Shuttle to Mink & McCoy Island campsite on a secluded Georgian Bay island in the middle of the 30,000 islands of Georgian Bay.

Sunday spend the day exploring the area islands, visit the famous Light houses & shuttle to a private camping resort near Point au Baril.   Customers have the option of heading home Sunday night or spending Sunday evening is at the resort. Those wishing to stay the extra night are offered a pontoon boat ship wreck cruise or deep lake fishing charter at additional discounted cost on Sunday evening and/or Monday morning or just explore the nearby rivers or islands, or picnic at the many area beaches, or just relax in a hammock and enjoy the beach at the resort.

Cost is $495 /person and includes professional guides, gourmet meals, kayak, all paddling & camping equipment plus return transportation from Grand Experiences Paris location in Southern Ontario.  Pickups near Hamilton & Toronto can also be arranged.