WHERE TO PADDLE · CANOE TRIPS IN CANADA
Good canoe trips in Canada fill up weeks ahead and the best ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Paddle the Bow River in Banff’s Big Canoe Tour, with mountain views, wildlife spotting, local stories, and an easy guided outing.
“Our guide, Ethan, was OUTSTANDING!! He made the experience fun & so memorable!! We could not ask for a better guide. I only gave 4 stars because it was more strenuous than I thought it would be. But still fun & LOVED Ethan!”
Review of the Toronto to Algonquin canoeing and hiking day trip, with Ragged Falls, Canoe Lake, practical tips, costs, and honest drawbacks.
“exceeded expectations !! Will happily recommend this tour to any one visiting Canada.”
Review of Banff’s 90-minute Big Canoe River Explorer Tour, with Bow River views, wildlife spotting, guide tips, price, and practical advice.
“Amazing experience and lovely, friendly, very helpful group of young people. 100% recommend”
Review of Banff’s River Explorer Big Canoe Tour, with practical details on scenery, guides, price, timing, and who should book.
“My wife had always wanted to paddle a canoe on a river in Canada. This tour scratched her itch. The equipment was in good condition. The guides were first class. No one told the bears though, so we didn't spot any on the shores.”
Paddle the Bow River in Banff on a family-friendly canoe tour with mountain views, wildlife spotting, expert guides, and a relaxed evening pace.
“Zoe was a very knowledgeable guide - giving info about the area, wildlife. We saw ospreys and beavers actually transporting branches . Beautiful river surrounded by majestic mountains.”
Review of the Banff and Canmore tour to Moraine Lake and Lake Louise, with hiking, canoeing, small groups, timing, costs, and practical tips.
“Very enjoyable. Operator/guide was very knowledgeable and pleasant. The lakes were beautiful. Definitely recommend.”
Paddle Banff’s Bow River in a large canoe, spot wildlife, hear local stories, and enjoy a relaxed 90-minute trip for all skill levels.
“This was a wonderful tour! The views were incredible and our guide, Nieve (spelling?), was fantastic! She gave us lots of local history facts and made every effort to make the trip as individual as possible. I would definitely book this trip again a the views from the water were just incredible!”
Paddle, push, and scoot across the frozen St. Lawrence River, then warm up with hot chocolate and a riverside Nordic sauna in Quebec City.
“It was amazing. We had no idea what to expect and were delighted. It was physically challenging and gobsmakingly beautiful. Our guides were skillful and generous. Would do it again for sure.”
Paddle Canoe Lake, enjoy cliff jumping, lunch, and a scenic hike on this active six-hour Algonquin canoe tour.
“Goed verzorgde lunch op een mooie plek en eveneens daar waar men de lake in kon om te zwemmen, springen of duiken. Gids Diego was heel aardig en vertelde e.e.a. op specifieke plaatsen met ook enige humor. Fijne dag gehad!”
A practical review of Algonquin’s 3-day canoe camping trip, with wilderness paddling, campfire meals, sauna, wildlife outings, and sunrise views.
“Experience was awesome! Lots of canoeing, great food, beautiful lakes, sauna was a cool experience too! Baz is a very experienced guide. So down to earth and very knowledgeable! I would definitely recommend.”
Review of Banff’s Big Canoe Tour on the Bow River, with practical advice on scenery, guides, paddling, family value, weather, and booking.
“Awesome views. Mitch was an awesome guide. Was lovely to spend an hour on the river. Was lovely to see the birds”
Spend a full day at Moraine Lake and Lake Louise with small-group transport, flexible hiking time, wildlife viewing, and no shuttle lines.
“Corey was incredibly helpful, explaining a lot about the park and even helping me find restaurants where my girlfriend can eat, having several food allergies. The lakes are stunning. Canoeing on Moraine Lake was the most beautiful experience of our lives.”
Paddle Toronto Islands at sunset in a stable Voyageur canoe, with skyline views, quiet lagoons, wildlife, and an English-speaking guide.
“This trip was absolutely amazing! Everything was perfect. The guides were great, the views were great and so were the vibes. It’s going to be hard to top this experience!”
Canoe into Algonquin wilderness for four days of wildlife, campfire meals, stargazing, sauna time, and backcountry adventure.
“It was great! We were lucky enough to have a nice group, the scenery is beautiful, the food was delicious(Thank you Kristina!!!) and Baz, the guide was great and made our experience unique! I recommend it 100%!”
Paddle into Algonquin’s backcountry for three days of canoeing, camping, wildlife watching, fresh food, hiking, and quiet lake time.
“We had a wonderful time on the 3-day canoe tour, traveling as a family with 2 kids and with another 2 kids as fellow travelers in our group of 8. The 4 kids gave the group a great dynamics. The trip is extremely well throught out and everRead more”
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