Revitalize Your Spirit

Paddling

Enjoy a serene experience as you immerse yourself in nature by being out on the water. Whether you are spending the night or just the day, come paddle our interior and coastal water trails. Canoe rentals are available for day use and backcountry adventures in the Park. Paddle through breathtaking views as you navigate Wemtagoosh Falls (Frenchman Falls) to the Tri-Lakes or spend a day of fishing on the Mahzenazing Lake for small mouth bass and northern pike. Come explore our waterways!

Day Use

Day Use

DAY PADDLES IN THE PARK

DAY PADDLES IN THE PARK

Day Use Pass: $15.00 Per Vehicle
*Canoe Rental: $50.00 Per Day

Day Use Pass: $15.00 Per Vehicle
*Canoe Rental: $50.00 Per Day

Day use permit holders have access to the Parks lakes and rivers via the Mahzewnanzing Lake access trail to the canoe launch site. Enjoy a day of fishing for small/large mouth bass and northern pike that flourish in the lakes and rivers. Experienced paddlers can get a taste of the interior by taking the Mahzenanzing River to Wemtagoosh Falls.

Canoe rentals are available for day users but are available on a first come first serve basis. To reserve your canoe, call our main office at 705 859-2900 Monday to Friday, 8am-4pm.


Backcountry

Backcountry

JUMP OFF SITE - MAHZENAZING LAKE ACCESS TRAIL

JUMP OFF SITE - MAHZENAZING LAKE ACCESS TRAIL

PG 1 - PREMIUM GROUP CAMPSITE

PG 1 - PREMIUM GROUP CAMPSITE

Located only 800m from the Trailhead parking lot, this walk-in site is designed for family campers that want the backcountry experience without traveling deep into the interior. This site is also ideal for trippers that have a late arrival and require a campsite close to the trailhead before venturing out into the backcountry.

PG 1– Comes equipped with two wooden tent platforms, fire pit, benches, cooking space and a picnic table. The site can be accessed 800 meters along the Mahzenazing Lake Access Trail and can accommodate up to a maximum of 10 people.


KAA-GAA-GENHS WATER TRAIL

KAA-GAA-GENHS WATER TRAIL

TRI-LAKES CANOE ROUTES (INTERIOR)
Length: 1-2 days- Approx. 20km (roundtrip)
Access/Launch: Trailhead-Mahzenazing Lake

TRI-LAKES CANOE ROUTES (INTERIOR)
Length: 1-2 days- Approx. 20km (roundtrip)
Access/Launch: Trailhead-Mahzenazing Lake

Paddlers can take in the breathtaking scenery as they navigate the Mahzenazing River to Wemtagoosh Falls (Frenchman Falls). A short portage at the Falls carries you into Cedar and Lyle Lake with access to the Tri-Lakes (Bejeau, Mcdougall, and Misery) via one-kilometer portage. Throughout the Tri-Lakes history is abound as old logging camps from the late 19th century can be spotted on the north side of the lakes. Single and Group Campsites available. Fishing is permitted under provincial regulations.


Standard Canoeing Sites – C2, C3, C5, C6, C8, C9, C10, C11, C12, C13
Sites include fire pit and privy. Can accommodate up to 6 people max.
$15.00 Per Person/Per Night

Premium Canoeing Sites – C1, C7
Sites include 12’x12′ platform, picnic table, fire pit and privy. Can accommodate up to 6 people max.
$22.50 Per Person/Per Night


Coastal

Coastal

GEORGIAN BAY COASTAL CAMPSITES

GEORGIAN BAY COASTAL CAMPSITES

Round Trip: 4 days
Access/Launch: Trailhead Mahzenanzing Lake

Round Trip: 4 days
Access/Launch: Trailhead Mahzenanzing Lake

Begin your adventure by paddling through the Mazhenzaning River to Wemtagoosh Falls. A short portage at the falls will take you south to Lyle Lake making your way to Mill Lake via three hundred sixty (360m) meter portage. At Mill Lake paddlers can head east to Beaverstone Lake where campsites are situated throughout the east coast of Point Grondine down to Georgian Bay. Backcountry permits must be purchased for any sites within the Point Grondine Park boundary. If camping on Philip Edward Island, information on Crown Land Camping can be accessed by the Ministry of Natural Resource website.

$15.00 per person/per night

Coastal Camping Permits must be purchased if you are staying within Point Grondine boundaries. Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory requests that you use these designated sites if you happen to be traveling along the Georgian Bay Coastline and need to set up camp.

Sites Available: CC5, CC7, CC8 (GPS Coordinates will be Provided)

NOTE: Coastal Campsite permits are on a “Per Person/Per Night” basis. Coastal Campsite permit is valid from the time it is issued until 2:00.p.m on the departure date is shown on the permit. Additional vehicle parking option will be available when booking through our booking widget. By purchasing this permit you acknowledge the nature of the activities you are undertaking and the risks, which may be determined by, but are not limited to, your physical condition, clothing and personal equipment, tools used, terrain, weather, distance traveled during the event, other participants, and voluntarily assume the risk of injury, death and property damage to yourself and others.


Backcountry Camping Guidelines

  • Absolutely no cans and bottles are permitted for all interior adventurers, including day users.
  • Pets must be kept on a leash at all times
  • Be bear wise and hang all food, garbage and other scented items (i.e. toothpaste) from a tree, or a rope between two trees, at least 13 feet off the ground and 4 feet from the nearest tree trunk. This will help to minimize surprise visitors!
  • All drinking water must be purified via a rolling boil, purifying crystals, or a water filter.
  • Use only designated washroom sites, if you are caught with your pants down and no privy, move 60 meters from shore, dig a 6” hole and use as little toilet paper as possible
  • Do not dump garbage, sanitary products or food scraps into privies
  • Interior camping is only permitted on designated sites, day paddlers and day hikers may not use interior sites for rest/lunch stops
  • Please keep all sites clean and litter free, even if it’s not your garbage; pack it out! Try to pack out more than you pack in.
  • Please use stoves for cooking as much as possible, if you must build a fire, use a designated fire pit and collect wood along your paddling route or well away from the campsite to avoid depletion. Ensure that fire is out before moving on.
  • Go jump in the lake…but not with your soap! If you need to wash; lather up with a biodegradable soap at least 60 meters from the water and use a pot to rinse off.
  • Excessive noise is not allowed at any time!
  • Avoid damaging vegetation by staying on the trails. Please do not disturb or harass wildlife.