Lake Superior Provincial Park

This course is run from a lodge. It is Included in the Price

Paddle Canada’s Level 2 is an intermediate kayaking course. This course is for paddlers looking to venture out into the Great Lakes. You will add to the foundational skills learned in Level 1 during this course. 

Lake Superior Provincial Park is a stunning wilderness area along the shores of Lake Superior, featuring dense forests, clear lakes, and striking cliffs. It offers excellent opportunities for sea kayaking, hiking, and exploring pristine beaches while showcasing ancient Indigenous history. With abundant wildlife and breathtaking views, it's the perfect escape for enjoying nature.

Sample Trip Plan:

Day 1 - Montreal River

• Safety debrief
• Risk Management presentation
• Level 1 Review
• Four Corners (turning under momentum) - Level 2 quality
• Sweep strokes
• Bow and cross bow rudder
• High and low brace turns
• Re-entries in level 2 conditions
• Self rescue
• Assisted rescue
• Bow Rescue

Day 2 - Agawa Bay

• Navigation presentation
• Coastal Touring and Navigation
• We will use charts, plotters and compasses to find shipwrecks and lighthouses.
• Launching and Landing
• Weather forecasting & Interpretation  

Day 3 - Katherine Cove

• Daily weather interpretation.
• Coastal Touring and Navigation
• Intro to towing
• Rescue scenarios

Day 4 - Sinclair Cove

• Daily weather interpretation.
• Ded reckoning exercises.
• Search for play
• Rock hopping into
• Launching and landing in tricky spots
• Tides & Currents presentation

Day 5 - Batchawana Bay

• Daily weather interpretation.
• Ded reckoning exercises.
• Wrap up and fish and chips!

For this class, you will require: 

• A sea kayak with two bulkheads. 
• We have fibreglass sea kayaks for rent. You may use your own if you wish.
• You will need a pump, a whistle, and a 15-m floating rope. These can be purchased if necessary.
• Dry suits are available to rent if required.
• This course is loge based.
  
• Food is not included. 
  

This program includes four nights in a lodge; participants are responsible for parking permits at the launch sites. 

We want to acknowledge that the land on which we gather (Known as Lake Superior) is the traditional territory of the Anishinabewaki ᐊᓂᔑᓈᐯᐗᑭ. We are grateful for the knowledge shared with us by the Indigenous peoples of what is now known as Canada as well as the circumpolar region of the Northern Hemisphere.