Tripping the Lake Fantastic

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This water adventure is a great introduction to canoeing and canoe day-tripping … in style! After some instruction and practice, you will carve a paddle through the still waters on Margaret, Dan, Horse, and McEwen Lakes to discover the backcountry beauty of the Haliburton Highlands. You will also try some new forms of paddling, and visit a canoe builder who m...
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

What's this trip about?

    This water adventure is a great introduction to canoeing and canoe day-tripping … in style! After some instruction and practice, you will carve a paddle through the still waters on Margaret, Dan, Horse, and McEwen Lakes to discover the backcountry beauty of the Haliburton Highlands. You will also try some new forms of paddling, and visit a canoe builder who makes birch bark canoes and a paddle shop where they make amazing paddles. This two-night and three-day package are well suited to the novice and experienced canoeist!

Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 1 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityOntario's Highlands
End CityOntario's Highlands

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 10

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 1

Trip includes

    • • 2 nights of accommodation at the Heather Lodge, Sir Sam's Inn & Spa, or the equivalent based on double occupancy• 2 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, and 2 Dinners• Fee to all experiences and services of additional instructors/guides as required per itinerary• All equipment and materials • All service gratuities

Itinerary

DAY 1: ARRIVAL

Arrive at the accommodation and settle in. If you are new to canoeing you will learn the basics of flatwater canoeing under the guidance and safety of a certified instructor. For those with some canoeing experience, this will be an opportunity to refresh and ...

DAY 2: DAILY ACTIVITIES

After breakfast, arrive at Margaret Lake. Review canoeing and portaging basics. Embark on a canoe trip Margaret Lk. – Dan Lk.‐ Horse Lk. ‐ McEwen Lk. – Black River – Wren Lk. Bush lunch on route. Arrive at Black River Canoe access point. Afterward, visit Rick Nash, a birch bark canoe builder. Return to accommodation for dinner and overnight. Meals: B, L, D

DAY 3: DAILY ACTIVITIES & DEPARTURE

After breakfast, check out your accommodation. Experience either canoeing (advanced skills), introduction to stand-up paddleboarding, or introduction to kayaking. After lunch, visit the Paddle Shop at Haliburton Forest to see a wide variety of paddles, see how paddles are made, and shop (optional) for your very own paddle. Meals: L

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Last Updated: 1/23/2025

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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We had a fabulous time.

We had a fabulous time. Accommodations were great, our hosts were so very personable and welcoming. The food was over the top and how Geoff explained the meals, h...

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