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Paddle the shores of Lake Superior Provincial Park with James our senior guide who has been leading trips on this coast for over 15 years. Just north of Sault Ste Marie, Ontario, this park is home to rich Ojibwa history, rare wildlife, and a rugged wilderness shoreline. Sea kayak Lake Superior all day and each evening, after we set up our home away from home, we’ll enjoy a delicious meal together enjoying a world-class sunset on a wilderness beach.
What you will see during your Lake Superior kayak trip
Traveling North to South, from Old Woman’s Bay to Agawa Bay, the sights are spectacular. Bald eagles soar over 300-foot cliffs, while Peregrine Falcons hunt and nest among the cliffsides. Swim in turquoise water, discover waterfalls in the woods, and camp on phenomenal wilderness beaches, some sandy, some cobblestone, many with kilometers of no one but you. There are woodland hikes that leave from the beaches we camp on to explore on any windy day.
Nature and culture collide with a grand finale: paddling past the 35 or so Ojibwa pictographs on a 98-foot sheer rock face. This is an incredibly sacred place where for generations Ojibwa people have been coming to record their dreams and spirits in Red Ochre.
Your Lake Superior kayak trip guides
James our lead guide for all of the high-end, fully outfitted trips, has extensive training and experience to keep the group safe and within their comfort zone. Equally important, he knows the best campsites, the hidden waterfalls, and where to hike backcountry. James is an excellent wilderness chef so you will not go hungry. James is a senior Paddle Canada instructors as well as BC Guides Alliance-trained kayak guides. He has almost 20 years of experience leading Wilderness trips.
Sea Kayaking trips on Lake Superior are inherently at the mercy of the elements. Some days are just better spent having hot chocolate and freshly baked brownies on the beach! Wind days can also be spent hiking or honing paddling, rescue or rolling skills.
Why trip with us? We have the highest-trained guides and instructors in Ontario, the highest quality equipment, and the most delicious food.
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Participant Skill Level
Please contact us with any question related to these trip prerequisites.
- Level-1 sea kayak skills.
Trip Itinerary
A day-by-day plan to guide your journey ahead. Just keep in mind that it may change due to weather or group needs.
If you choose we can shuttle you and your kayak (own or rental) and your gear from Parry Sound to Lake Superior Provincial Park. We will meet anyone else at the Interpretive centre and launch. We will paddle a short distance the first day and get settled in at camp.
Explore Lake Superior's rugged and unspoiled coastline. Paddling north up the coast camping in coves, on cobble beaches and in boreal forest.
If we encounter strong winds which can be common on Lake Superior, we will take a day off paddling and explore the beaches and forest.
On the final day we will end at Old Woman bay, load up and start the drive home.
Meet Your Guide
James Roberts
James started kayaking at 18. Since then his paddling career has taken him all over the world as an expedition leader and senior kayak instructor.
Very well organized and safety-oriented. Best guides and superb service.
What's Included
Don't worry, we've got this covered.
Included
- High-end touring kayak (kayak, safety gear, paddles, skirts)
- Gourmet meals and snacks* (Once informed, we can accommodate most food allergies and preferences.)
- Group cooking and camping gear
- Large tarps (in case of rain or intense sun)
- Provincial Park passes and vehicle parking passes
- Expedition First Aid Kit. Guides are Wilderness Medical Associates First Responder Certified.
- Communication devices. Guides have VHF Marine Operators License. We travel with a satellite messenger device on all OSKC trips.
- Your guide is Sea Kayak Guides Alliance of British Columbia trained, and also a senior level Paddle Canada instructor trainer.
What's Not Included
- Travel and Medical insurance
- Trip Cancellation or interruption insurance. (Strongly Recommended)
What You Should Bring
A detailed gear list is sent before the start of the trip but this can get you started.
- Sleeping Mat, one can be provided if needed
- Your tent, one can be provided if needed
- Sleeping bag in a dry bag no larger than 15 L
- Personal clothes for on land, in a dry bags no larger than 15 L, maximum 2 bags
- Personal on-water clothing
- Hiking shoes and water shoes
- Rain Jacket and Pants
- Camera
- *A detailed gear list is sent pre-trip
