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Sun Mar 1 - Mon Mar 2, 2020
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$100 Gift Certificate .
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Gift Certificate for Naturally Superior & Rock Island Lodge
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Paterson Suite: 2 Queen Beds
Paterson Suite: 2 Queen Beds .
The Paterson Suite is named after Hawk Junction artist, the late Bob Paterson. His art is featured in this room. Views overlook the Michipicoten River as it flows into Lake Superior to the south and has a separate entrance to the interior of the lodge.
Breakfast is included - be sure to tell us about any dietary constraints. Lunch &...
Voyageur Suite: 2 Queen beds
Voyageur Suite: 2 Queen beds .
The Voyageur Suite is tastefully decorated with paintings of Voyageurs in action by Francis Anne Hopkins. This suite has 2 entrances, one into the interior of the lodge and the other to the outside. The view overlooks Lake Superior and the Michipicoten River to the south.
Breakfast is included - be sure to tell us about any dietary...
Trepanier Suite: 1 Queen Bed
Trepanier Suite: 1 Queen Bed .
The Trepanier suite is named after renowned artist, the late Cory Trepanier. The room looks out over Lake Superior to the west and the north. We named it in honour of the family and especially Sidney and Andie who built the trail along the north side of the lodge.
Breakfast is included - be sure to tell us about any dietary...
Cara Suite: 1 Queen Bed
Cara Suite: 1 Queen Bed .
Cara, the namesake of this suite worked here seasonally during the first few years of our establishment in 1994. She was a dynamo and well connected with the spirits and energy of Superior and our location. We miss you Cara! Views overlook Lake Superior to the north.
Breakfast is included - be sure to tell us about any dietary...
GlamDome: 1 Queen bed
GlamDome: 1 Queen bed .
We've always been attracted to round buildings and geodesic domes originated by Buckminster Fuller combine a minimum of materials, ease of assembly (thanks staff) and the ability to withstand Superior fall gales and winter storms.
A big window faces south-east with view of Superior, driftwood beach, the sun and the moon. Add a...
Gold Prospector: 1 Queen bed
Gold Prospector: 1 Queen bed .
Low Season- until June 19th- Bring your own bedding.
High Season- Jun 20th- end of Sept. We supply bedding
A 12 by 14 floor area, 6 feet at the edges and 7.5 feet at the peak, canvas Prospector tent on a wooden platform. Furnished with a Queen bed (with space for 1 - 2 cots) and serviced by a private bio-outhouse and campground...
Blueberry Prospector: 1 Queen bed
Blueberry Prospector: 1 Queen bed .
Low Season- until June 19th- Bring your own bedding.
High Season- June 20th- end of Sept. We supply bedding
Our 10*12ft canvas prospector tent on a wooden raised platform located near vehicle access. Furnished with a queen bed and space for 1 cots.
Facilities include site picnic table, composting toilets (think outhouse but less...
Goose Dome: 2 cots
Goose Dome: 2 cots .
Low Season- until June 19th- 2 Cots - Bring your own bedding.
High Season- June 20th- end of Sept- 2 Cots - Bring your own bedding
Our Goose dome is a variation of the geodesic dome but with vertical walls. It was initially designed as an emergency shelter for areas suffering from a natural disaster. For us it's perfect for guests...
Beach Camping
Beach Camping .
With a sweeping beach and warm water, our tent sites on the Michipicoten River are the perfect place to introduce your family to camping.
Each site has a fire pit, picnic table, access to our bio-outhouses, shower building/sink and roofed pergola with picnic tables.
Sea Kayak Guided Day Tour
Sea Kayak Guided Day Tour .
(Lodge Guests receive a discount). Minimum 2 adults.
Cover the basic sea kayak skills with a certified instructor while they tour you around the scenic area. Includes: lunch, fully outfitted sea kayaks, qualified guide, farmer John/Jill wetsuits, paddle jackets.
Canoe Guided Day Tour
Canoe Guided Day Tour .
(Lodge Guests receive a discount). Min 2 adults.
Cover the basic tandem canoe skills with a certified instructor while they tour you around the scenic area. Includes: lunch, fully outfitted canoe, qualified guide, farmer John/Jill wetsuits, paddle jackets.
Sea Kayak Guided ½ Day Basics
Sea Kayak Guided ½ Day Basics .
(Lodge Guests receive a discount). Minimum 2 adults.
Cover the basic sea kayak skills with a certified instructor while they tour you around the scenic area. Includes: lunch, fully outfitted sea kayaks, qualified guide, farmer John/Jill wetsuits, paddle jackets.
Canoe: Guided ½-Day Basics
Canoe: Guided ½-Day Basics .
(Lodge Guests receive a discount). Minimum 2 adults.
Cover the tandem canoe skills with a certified instructor while you tour you around the scenic Michipicoten river and bay area. Includes: lunch, fully outfitted canoe, qualified guide, farmer John/Jill wetsuits, paddle jackets.
SUP Basic Instruction
SUP Basic Instruction .
(Lodge Guests receive a discount). Minimum 2 adults.
Lunch is available in the lodge Adults $20 (youth 1/2 price)
From 10 am to 12 noon cover the basic stand-up-paddleboard skills with a certified instructor in the warmer calm waters of the while they tour you around the scenic area. Includes: lunch, fully outfitted Michipicoten...
1/2 day Guided Michipicoten River Ecotour
1/2 day Guided Michipicoten River Ecotour .
Choose between sea kayak single or tandem or canoe (Lodge Guests receive a discount). Choose this option If you are not confident in your own skills or just want the knowledge of a local guide. Includes guide, boat, shuttle and interpretive map.
1/2 day Self-Guided Michipicoten River Ecotour
1/2 day Self-Guided Michipicoten River Ecotour .
Choose between sea kayak single or tandem or canoe (Lodge Guests receive a discount). Choose this option If you are not confident in your own moving water skills or just want to spend a 1/2 day paddling. Includes boat, shuttle and interpretive map.
1 day Guided Michipicoten River Ecotour
1 day Guided Michipicoten River Ecotour .
Choose between sea kayak single or tandem or canoe (Lodge Guests receive a discount). Choose this option If you are not confident in your own moving water skills or want the benefit of an experienced knowledgeable guide.
Includes pack lunch, fully outfitted boat, shuttle and interpretive map.
1 day Self Guided Michipicoten River Ecotour
1 day Self Guided Michipicoten River Ecotour .
Choose between sea kayak single or tandem or canoe (Lodge Guests receive a discount). Choose this option If you have previous paddling experience with flatwater and short sections of swifts or class 1 moving water. Includes: fully outfitted boat, shuttle and interpretive map.
Custom Accommodations
Custom Accommodations .
trip, course people staying 1 night
accommadations set aside in inventory
accommodations paid in xero
Gratuity
Gratuity .
Given by customers post activity to Guides. David pays guide using personal cash and charges NSA. No tax
Silver Islet to Thunder Bay
Silver Islet to Thunder Bay .
Our paddle journey begins at Silver Islet, heading westwards beneath the towering cliffs of the Sleeping Giant and a 13k crossing to Pie Island. We’ll continue our westward paddle to Thompson and Spar Islands then swing north to Flatland Island, finishing 6 days later at Chippewa Park near Thunder Bay.
Sibley Peninsula Wilderness
Sibley Peninsula Wilderness .
Traverse the Whale Tail and explore the remote, road less, wilderness coastline stretching from the Sibley peninsula through Canada’s newest National Marine Conservation Area to the quaint community of Rossport. Fascinating flora and fauna, wondrous geology, crystal clear water, and protected wilderness stretch as far as the eye can...
Slate Islands
Slate Islands .
Three things are unique to this Slate Islands trip. First, the islands were created by a meteorite crash billions of years ago. Second, the islands are home to Ontario's greatest concentration of woodland caribou so sightings are almost guaranteed! Third, we boat shuttle out and back and circumnavigate the islands. How cool is that?
Jackfish to Pukaskwa SK
Jackfish to Pukaskwa SK .
Travel Superior's North Shore from the abandoned community of Jackfish through a landscape that inspired Canada's iconic Group of Seven artists arriving at Hattie Cove, gateway to Pukaskwa National Park. This 7-day trip for experienced paddlers and backcountry campers takes you on an island to island adventure within the Lake...
Pukaskwa Wilderness Coast
Pukaskwa Wilderness Coast .
Pukaskwa is a wild, remote and beautiful coastline of spectacular geology, bright sand and cobble beaches, awesome waterfalls, abandoned logging camps, isolated lighthouses and sacred Native sites. The transition from crystal clear sweet water to stalwart cliffs, boreal and transitional forests is magical.
Denison Falls
Denison Falls .
If you want to combine sea kayaking along some of the most remote sections of Lake Superior's north shore with an overland trek to the awe-inspiring, 40-metre-high Denison Falls - this is the trip for you!
Michipicoten Island Expedition
Michipicoten Island Expedition .
This trip is designed for self-reliant, strong intermediate and advanced paddlers with wilderness sea kayak camping/tripping experience who wish to join similar paddlers and take advantage of a knowledgeable guide, the logistical support of a local company and reduced costs associated with sharing major trip expenses.
Spirit of Lake Superior Park
Spirit of Lake Superior Park .
This trip from Sinclair Cove northwards to Michipicoten features the best of Lake Superior Provincial Park. We'll sample spectacular wilderness beaches and visit significant Ojibwa sites, including the Agawa pictographs, Devil's Warehouse Island, Nanabush Rock and Pukaskwa pits. We'll also be awed by the cliffs at Old Woman Bay and...
Extended Weekend Getaway
Extended Weekend Getaway .
Designed for new paddlers and backcountry campers, this all-inclusive sea kayak trip is longer than our original weekend getaway and offers 4 days of paddling and 3 night's backcountry camping on Lake Superior plus a half day of instruction. Optional PC Level 1 certification available.
Begin with group paddling instruction from our...
Weekend Getaway
Weekend Getaway .
Designed for new paddlers and backcountry campers, this all-inclusive sea kayak trip offers two and a half days of instruction and sea-kayak camping on Lake Superior.
Begin with group paddling instruction from our Rock Island site, adjacent to Superior, on the calm waters of the Michipicoten River. Head out the next day according to...
Level 1 Sea Kayak Skills
Level 1 Sea Kayak Skills .
This two-day + an evening course is designed to provide you with the skills for handling a kayak in calm conditions meaning light winds (0-11 km or 0- 20 kph), little current (0-0.5 knots) and calm to light chop lake conditions. It meets or surpasses the Paddle Canada level 1 sea kayak skills certification and certification with...
Level 2 Sea Kayak Skills
Level 2 Sea Kayak Skills .
This level 2 skills course is a comprehensive 4-day coverage of skills and theory essential for proficient kayaking in moderate conditions, on overnight trips along a moderately exposed shore with frequent easy landing opportunities.
Our on-water focus will be on developing strong technical paddling and rescue skills. Also preparing...
Level 2 SK Skills & Intermediate Tripping
Level 2 SK Skills & Intermediate Tripping .
Designed for advanced novice/early intermediate paddlers with well-practiced, fundamental skills, this course delivers the skills and theory coaching necessary to progress as a strong intermediate paddler able to safely manage paddle-tripping excursions in an ocean or Lake Superior environment. This course includes an overnight sea...
Level 3 Sea Kayak Skills
Level 3 Sea Kayak Skills .
This Paddle Canada level 3 sea kayak based course is designed for advanced-intermediate to advanced paddlers wanting to advance their personal paddling and leadership skills and experience in a wilderness expedition environment. Facilitated by an advanced and experienced instructor(s) it will be a strong supporting peer-to-peer...
Basic Sea Kayak Instructor
Basic Sea Kayak Instructor .
This Paddle Canada Intro to Kayaking Instructor course is a 3-day coverage of the demonstration quality paddling skills, appropriate teaching techniques and administration required to deliver a high quality Intro to Kayaking course to new paddlers. It provides a starting point for those looking to progress as Paddling Canada sea kayak instructors.
Level 1 Sea Kayak Instructor
Level 1 Sea Kayak Instructor .
This Paddle Canada Level 1 Sea Kayak Instructor Course is a 4-day coverage of the demonstration quality paddling skills, appropriate teaching techniques and administration required to deliver a high quality Level 1 sea kayak skills course.
Level 2 Sea Kayak Instructor
Level 2 Sea Kayak Instructor .
This Paddle Canada certified Level 2 Sea Kayak Instructor course is an intensive 5.5-day program designed to help you advance as an intermediate/advanced sea kayak skills instructor. It is significantly more comprehensive than the Level-1Sea Kayak Instructor certification.
The course is based from Naturally Superior Adventures/Rock...
SUP Basic- Advanced Flatwater Skills
SUP Basic- Advanced Flatwater Skills .
Originating from the waves of Hawaii, SUP is now the fastest growing paddle sport in the world. Benefits include improving balance and strengthening of core, leg and upper body muscle groups.
SUP PC Advanced Flatwater Instructor
SUP PC Advanced Flatwater Instructor .
This course is well suited to people who wish to teach SUP as a stand alone or as part of a personal toolbox as a fitness, outdoor leadership and yoga instruction skills. SUP is extremely well suited to yoga practice adding an additional dimension to posture balance and concentration along with an immediate connection with nature.
Intro to Moving Water
Intro to Moving Water .
2025 Dates:
Sault Ste. Marie May 10-11 - Goulais River
This 2-day course is designed for paddlers with flatwater canoe skills to transition into paddling on basic or Class 1 rapids. Key objectives of this Paddle Canada certified course are to understand the dynamics and reading moving water, boat control and moving water strokes and water safety.
Intro Tandem Canoe Instructor
Intro Tandem Canoe Instructor .
This Paddle Canada certified Intro Tandem Canoe Instructor course is an intensive 4-day program designed to provide you with a strong foundation of paddling skills and teaching techniques/practice required to be an effective tandem canoe instructor. Includes PC certification.
Intro Tandem Canoe Skills
Intro Tandem Canoe Skills .
This 6-hour Introduction to Lake Canoeing course introduces beginner tandem paddlers how to paddle with a partner in calm sheltered waters.
Participants will be introduced to the basic paddling strokes and land and water rescues techniques. At the end of the course participants will have the confidence and basic skills to venture...
White Water Instructor
White Water Instructor .
This is normally the entry point into the Paddle Canada Moving Water Instructor program. As such, the fundamentals of instruction and group management receive considerable emphases during this course. Successful candidates receive the Introduction to Tandem or Solo Moving Water Canoeing Instructor certification.
Gordon Brown Coaching Process
Gordon Brown Coaching Process .
Gordon Brown's contributions to the world of sea kayaking include the award-winning DVD skills trilogy Sea Kayak with Gordon Brown, and an indispensable book, Sea Kayak: A Manual for Intermediate and Advanced Kayakers.
This course is specifically designed for paddlers (and other) who wish to improve their coaching knowledge and...
Gordon Brown Instructional Sea Kayak trip
Gordon Brown Instructional Sea Kayak trip .
This course is specifically designed for paddlers (and others) who wish to improve their paddling skills and coaching knowledge as part of a multi-day wilderness sea kayak trip.
Camping on site before and after trip included. We supply group camping, first aid and trip communications gear
You supply your own outfitted sea kayak,...
Wilderness Water Safety Certification
Wilderness Water Safety Certification .
The Wilderness Water Safety certification is for individuals serving in the role of lifeguard in a backcountry environment and is not intended for lifeguards at a pool or beach. Although some time is spent on conducting in-water rescues, the majority of the content focuses on prevention of emergencies through backcountry aquatics...
Singing Wilderness
Singing Wilderness .
On this trip we travel from the quaint community of Rossport westwards past the Battle Island Lighthouse and the rugged Lake Superior shores, finishing 5 nights (5.5 days) and 95 km later at Red Rock and the Live from the Rock Folk music festival.
We’ll be travelling by 36-ft Voyageur Canoe modelled after the big canoes that plied...
The Big Wild: Michipicoten to Hattie Cove
The Big Wild: Michipicoten to Hattie Cove .
Dates: Not offered in 2024:
This 10-day trip by Voyageur Canoe includes experienced guides/hosts, trip meals, all outfitting, safety/communication and group camping gear. Experience Pukaskwa Park in style.
Group of Seven: Jackfish to Hattie Cove by Voyageur Canoe
Group of Seven: Jackfish to Hattie Cove by Voyageur Canoe .
The rugged North Superior shore inspired Canada’s iconic Group of Seven artists, especially Lauren Harris. Today, Jackfish, Pic Island, Neys, Port Coldwell and Hattie Cove still captivates the senses and to best capture the experience this trip is hosted by Artist, producer Michael Burtch and campfire folk musician David Archibald.
...Trans Canada Water Trail by Voyageur Canoe
Trans Canada Water Trail by Voyageur Canoe .
We've partnered with Trans Canada Trail to offer a trip by Voyageur Canoe on the water trail section from Wawa (Michipicoten Bay) to the Dog River and the iconic Denison Falls. We will be joined by paddling personality, "Happy Camper", Kevin Callan.
For 6 days and 6 nights we’ll be paddling the Trans Canada water trail and Lake...
Voyageur Canoe Wilderness Photo Workshop
Voyageur Canoe Wilderness Photo Workshop .
We've partnered with photographers Andrew McLachlan and Helen Grose to offer Canada's first ever Voyageur Canoe wilderness photo workshop. For 6 days and 6 nights we’ll be paddling the Lake Superior coastline west from Wawa through the Highlands Conservation Reserve to Nimoosh Provincial Park.
This coastline is an intriguing mix...
Wilderness First Aid
Wilderness First Aid .
This 16 hour course concentrates on the basics of packaging and transporting patients and managing life and limb threats in remote environments.
It includes prevention and treatment of common environmental problems like Hypothermia and Heat Exhaustion and Stroke.
Once you've registered for the course, email us to book your accommodation.
Advanced Wilderness First Aid
Advanced Wilderness First Aid .
This is a 36-40 hour course that covers all the principals and practices of the 16-hour Wilderness First Aid course and introduces the concepts of longer term care and evacuation decisions.
This course allows for more time for practice through scenario based drills.
Once you've registered for the course, email us to book your accommodation.
Bridge & Recert - Wilderness First Responder
Bridge & Recert - Wilderness First Responder .
This 32-40 hour course upgrades an individual with Advanced Wilderness First Aid to Wilderness First Responder. The course must be taken within three years of receiving the Advanced Wilderness First Aid certification.
This course also recertifies Wilderness First Responder certifications which are due to expire.
Once you've...
Wilderness First Responder
Wilderness First Responder .
This is a 72-80 hour course that covers and expands the principals and practices of the first two levels. It introduces many of the common medical problems that you may encounter in a wilderness environment.
It is a course designed to give you the tools to make effective evacuation decisions and to more effectively deal with long-...
Helen Grose Photo Workshop
Helen Grose Photo Workshop .
Escape to the stunning eastern shores of Lake Superior this fall to reset your creativity, connect with like-minded souls, and immerse yourself in the rugged beauty of this inspiring region. The retreat is timed to coincide with the peak fall colour season, though the weather we enjoy is entirely up to Mother Nature. Our focus will...
Jan Bell Private Workshop
Jan Bell Private Workshop .
2025 Date: Sep 7-13
Private workshop with Jan Bell. Book a space on this workshop first with Jan Bell at bellimages@me.com
Andrew McLachlan: Private Photo workshop
Andrew McLachlan: Private Photo workshop .
2025 Date: October 22-26.
Private Workshop with Andrew McLachlan. We supply accommodations & meals. Please register with Andrew BEFORE you book accommodation to avoid disappointment.
Once you have registered with Andrew, please select your accommodations using the dropdown list.
Andrew McLachlan - Fall Gales Photo Workshop
Andrew McLachlan - Fall Gales Photo Workshop .
Fall is traditionally storm season on Lake Superior. Stormy seas, fall skies and Superior's mighty shores are some of the most dramatic and powerful landscapes a photographer's dream. Capturing them is a passion of artist photographer and instructor Andrew McLachlan. This workshop, timed to take perfect advantage of Superior's surly...
3-Day Adventure Package
3-Day Adventure Package .
Get out for a day on Lake Superior and a day on a boreal forest trail with this package, perfect for a long weekend retreat. Two nights in the lodge (with breakfast) and choice of Sea Kayak Basics or Sea Kayak Day Trip (add $60pp), includes lunch and self-guided day hike on the Voyageur Trail (with shuttle and a boxed lunch). Dinner optional.