Algonquin Wilderness Canoe Expedition

Algonquin Park, Ontario on Canada's Eastern Seaboard is a paddlers paradise and offers traditional canoe and camping with intricate whitewater rivers, giant waterfalls and lake systems to portage.

Level: Grade 1-2 Seven day wilderness paddle

Book for the next available dates or contact us for a private group booking
10 to 12 customers
£1450

1st to 10th September 2025
Duration: 10 days

Another incredible wilderness trip in Ontario's Algonquin Park tackling traditional lakes and portage routes. Join our guide team for the trip of a lifetime with incredible wildlife and 3 days paddling the Oxtongue River Rapids.

Options: A canoeing journey par excellance

What's Included

Craft
Buoyancy Aid
Basic Map
Dry Bag
Paddles
Helmet
Professional Coaches
Water
Cooking Kit
Your Campsite
Guiding
Food and Meals

We also have some back support for those with back problems

What else we can provide on request

Fantastic wild camping, bears, beavers and moose make this a bucket list trip.

Dates & Requirements

We welcome all abilities, however, you need to have some experience of paddling a canoe and a moderate level of endurance and determination. (compare it to hill walking for 6-7 hours with a light bag!) . Feel free to contact us to discuss further as we can help bring your skills up to speed.

2025
1st Sept to 10th Sept 2025

Price £1450 excluding flights and accommodation in transit. Book now and pay in stages with a non refundable deposit of £290.

Please Contact us if you would like to be added to the waiting list. We are back running this trip for 2025 to infinity and beyond. If you are part of a group, family or club that would like to make a private booking for our expedition destinations then please drop us a line.

Trip Description - a lake and portage wilderness canoe expedition with 2-3 days on the Oxtongue River enjoying small rapids and moving water

A mixture of camping grounds and wild camping will make this a memorable experience. Wildlife on the river includes bears, moose, and wolves.

Canoe Trail first visited Algonquin Park back in 2017 when Ash and Rich were invited on a press trip to visit the Peterborough Canoe Museum, explore Algonquin park, race the Muskoka River X wilderness race and explore Temagami by canoe as part of the Ontario Canoe Culture Campaign. Since then Canoe Trail have completed many other Canadian wilderness expeditions including the North Seal River, Manitoba, various Yukon Expeditions and also the Algonquin Wilderness Canoe Expedition customer group in 2019.

This 7 day wilderness canoe expedition exploring the traditional Algonquin park will include wild camping and iconic campsite locations such as small islands that will make this a memorable experience. Wildlife on the river includes black bears, moose, and wolves.

Included

Professional instructors and coaching
Accommodation on arrival and departure (2 nights)
Breakfast, light lunch and evening meals on the trail, lakes and river only (excludes meals in town locations and snacks)
Wild camping on lake and river sections
Transport and shuttle service back within the park area (excludes flights)
Canoes, BA’s, barrels, Paddles, and safety equipment

What you will need to bring / do

Book flights to Toronto
Shuttle North to Algonquin Park
tent and dry bags (for personal kit and small items)
Sleeping Bag & Roll Mat
water filter / bottle
Cutlery, Cup, Bowl, Knife & Fork
Personal Kit
A Sense of Humour!

Trip Itinerary

Starting on the aptly named Canoe Lake and exploring the incredible lake systems of Algonquin Park
We will be journeying by canoe, wild camping and portaging across the lake system for 4 days of our Algonquin Park Expedition
We then change craft to white water canoes and take to a fun and exhilarating white water river, paddling back to the outfitters base
3 days of white water canoeing with small rapids and riffles to hone your canoeing skills
Time to learn campcraft, (we all share camp chores), paddling and bushcraft skills from our experienced trip leaders

Hire FAQ's

What's the difference between a kayak and a canoe?

If you're not sure of what each craft is, then read our guide here.

Are the trips guided?

There are no guides or instructors needed for hire. This is simply a hire where you paddle out and back to our launch point. We recommend our preferred route, however, you are free-range and able to explore the river.

What if it rains?

Unless you hear from us then your booking will run on the day agreed. Canoe Trail runs watersports, paddling, and adventurous activities throughout the year with people enjoying the river and our woodland campsite during the different seasons. On rare occasions (it only happens a couple of times a year) we may move or change your booking. This will be in freak weather conditions such as extremely high river flows in spate or during heavy storms with lightning. You can read our full FAQ here.

How does the booking process work?

We use a live booking system that will assign you the relevant craft and resources. Once you have confirmed your booking date, it is not then transferable and non-refundable in the same way you book an airline seat. Bookings are to be paid in full at the time of booking and are non-refundable. There will be no refunds for early returns, poor weather, or non-usage as per our general terms & conditions.