The Best Kayak/Canoe Trails in Canada

The Full Yukon River Quest - Day 6 - Lake Laberge - First Yukon Oxbow

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Chatterbox

Distance

26.67nm

Elevation +

125f

TrailRank

23

This is one of 14 Wikiloc Trails in a series that recounts an 855 kilometer (531 statute mile, 461 nautical mile) journey by kayak from Bennett, British Columbia to Dawson City, Yukon Territories from June 30 to July 13,...

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Barnet Marine Park to Belcarra

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Sea2SkyGuy

Distance

4.24nm

Elevation +

23f

TrailRank

23

Kayak to Admirtaly Point and Shoreline to Cod Rock and Belcarra park and a bit further to little beach then loop around the island back. Winds calm till 11, then a bit choppy. Left beach 10:10

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Rivière Rouge

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Miles Gordon

Distance

7.76nm

Elevation +

16f

TrailRank

23

Rivière Rouge in the Fall of 2016. Beautiful weather for October. River was very calm. Great fall colours not one else one river. Great place to stop and relax and watch the rapids. You can start closer to Harrington tre...

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Burnt Island Lake - Canoe Lake

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davemorris20

Distance

7.73nm

Elevation +

0f

TrailRank

23

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An easier day to finish the 4 day tour. 3 portages in the morning,one in the afternoon. We narrowly avoided a huge rainstorm.

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Twin Valley AB

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Tiggs89

Distance

2.53nm

Elevation +

92f

TrailRank

23

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Forgot to set the record button for the first bit, and off it some after, but was low water made it muddy, challenging to get in and out of the kayak. Not alot for scenery the spot we were at, but calm lake. Found some s...

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St. Albert from Ray GIbbons east

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R Jennings

Distance

5.21nm

Elevation +

3f

TrailRank

23

St. Albert from Ray Gibbons east. Access water from Reil Drive just after the ruby club. Entrance to river is just north of the small cabin to the west of the parking area.

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Islet Lake....2nd trip

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Rod D

Distance

3.52nm

Elevation +

0f

TrailRank

23

This is a nice little lake for a fun afternoon. Plenty of birds to check out, Heron, Grebes Ducks etc. About a 200yd walk from the parking lot to the staging area. (Zoom in on map)

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Bonne Bay Big Pond

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jmmdds

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Distance

6.53nm

Elevation +

16f

TrailRank

23

Nice, but off and on sprinkles. Lovely rivery-lake or lakie-river paddle. Lots of lake here, we only visited about a 1/3 of it.

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Discovery Island to Smugglers Cove

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sportnewk

Distance

3.13nm

Elevation +

0f

TrailRank

23

Lots to see while paddling thru the Chatham Islands. We were at a medium tide but currents were quite strong. Camping on Discovery Island is $5/person/night.

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Canoeing on Sacacomie lake (GROUP)

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StephaneD

Distance

5.83nm

Elevation +

56f

TrailRank

23

Gorgeous lake with lots of place to picnic on the islands. If you stay at the sacacomie hotel (www.sacacomie.com), the canoes are free at the beach.

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Islet Lake Adventure

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Rod D

Distance

3.81nm

Elevation +

7f

TrailRank

23

Nice big Lake... very calm. Saw many birds and spotted a beaver swimming. Lots of green algae in this lake.

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Pekisko chain lakes

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Tiggs89

Distance

2.17nm

Elevation +

26f

TrailRank

22

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Thought I'd go out on the lake with my brother this time! Been here before and it's always a beautiful lake!

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Algonquin Canoe Lake to Little Doe Lake Loop

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Julius Toltesi

Distance

14.52nm

Elevation +

89f

TrailRank

22

This starts off at The Portage Store at Canoe Lake. I brought my kayak but I HIGHLY recommend renting one of the ultralight canoes. You can see I did a loop. You can go in and out if you wanted to avoid some portages ...

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Ingleside - Long Sault Parkway (MSG)

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Miles Gordon

Distance

5.68nm

Elevation +

3f

TrailRank

22

Started at the western edge of the Parkway and kayaked under the bridge to the middle section of the park. On some maps it looks like you can paddle between and around the islands but you can't for the most part as the i...

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Granville Island to Siwash Rock

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Chatterbox

Distance

5.23nm

Elevation +

3f

TrailRank

22

This is an easy outing from downtown Vancouver at Granville Island in False Creek out into English Bay and around to Siwash Rock, about as far as a human powered crafts is allowed to go toward the First Narrows of Burrar...

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Vancouver - False Creek to Third Beach

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Chatterbox

Distance

4.73nm

Elevation +

3f

TrailRank

22

Skirting the western shoreline of the Yaletown and the West End neighbourhoods of Vancouver, BC, Canada, this easy paddle stayed over mostly shallow water near the beaches and sea walls that line the shore. It begins at ...

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Lake Chickakoo

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Rod D

Distance

1.62nm

Elevation +

0f

TrailRank

21

Lake adventures..... Small lake, saw Pelicans, Ducks and Coots. Couple Beaver Dams, and a lot of people fishing. Dock access Lake is aerated (see picture) for wintering of fish.

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Broken Group Islands Day 3 AM

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davemorris20

Distance

5.14nm

Elevation +

0f

TrailRank

21

Chasing the Hump Back. Having heard of sightings North of Jarvis Island, we headed in that direction and saw spouts in the distance. The whale watching boats indicated the exact location. The whale gave us a magnificent ...

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Broken Group Islands Day 4

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davemorris20

Distance

7.28nm

Elevation +

3f

TrailRank

21

Out hunting for bears on the shore, they must have seen us coming. Sadly our last day off this wonderful adventure with Majestic Ocean Kayaks. Collected by van and taken back to Ucluelet.

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Sebright - Taylor Rd bridge

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bettehodgins

Distance

4.18nm

Elevation +

302f

TrailRank

21

Sebright - Taylor Rd bridge. Park on the shoulder. Tricky put-in and quite shallow in some spots, but an absolutely beautiful paddle that takes you to Lake Dalrymple if you stay to the right going out bound

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Pointe-Calumet

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Bill - Laval

Distance

5.16nm

Elevation +

26f

TrailRank

21

From Pointe-Calumet to Oka park Nice marshy area and little beaches, but main beaches were very busy with motorboats and Sea-Doos.

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Esquimalt Lagoon Paddle

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sportnewk

Distance

4.98nm

Elevation +

3f

TrailRank

21

Great paddle around he Lagoon at high tide. Makes for much easier access into the Lagoon and thru the shallower spots. Note that our put in and take out was from DND property and is restricted.

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Discovery Island From Smuggler’s Cove

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sportnewk

Distance

3.45nm

Elevation +

10f

TrailRank

21

Great paddle thru nice channels and along Islands. The currents were extreme in spots. Caution should be taken. Camping fee of $5/person/night apply at this site.

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Rivière des Prairies

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Bill - Laval

Distance

11.70nm

Elevation +

26f

TrailRank

21

Ile Verte to Cap St Jacques The Cap Saint Jacques rapids are passable on the east side with hard paddling over a relatively short distance.

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lac Champlain - Phillipsburg to Pike River

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Ardrake

Distance

6.67nm

Elevation +

0f

TrailRank

21

Phillipsburg pier to Pike River and back, water levels are still high a this time of the year, lotsa boat traffic on the river, but they are respectful, and try not to make large waves. Really nice beach on the left o...

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