Imagine. A trip that brings together a one of a kind rail experience into the Canadian wilderness and one of the most exciting back country canoeing experiences in Northern Ontario. Followed by a trip aboard the Algoma Central Railway to Sand Lake, we will embark on a five day wilderness canoe trip down the world-renowned Sand River. Traversed by native people for thousands of years, we'll be travelling on an ancient canoe route. This scenic river runs from the north-east corner of Lake Superior Provincial Park to the Lake Superior coast. The scenery changes from lowland forest to wetlands, hardwood hills and cliffs. Wildlife viewing is at a premium. The Sand maintains mostly class 1 and class 2 rapids, all of which can be portaged. Our focus is on wilderness rather than white water. Our trip is leisurely paced to include time out for afternoon hiking, wildlife viewing and fishing for the famous Sand River Brook Trout.
Your Itinerary
Day 1:
6:30-7:30 am - breakfast at hotel.
8:00 am - shuttle pick-up at hotel to Algoma Central Railway Station.
After a five hour train ride through the spectacular Northern Ontario wilderness we arrive at Sand Lake. Approximate put-in at 2:30 pm.
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Day 2:
We travel down the Sand River (approximately 60 kilometers) with 4-6 hours (approximately 15 kilometers) of paddling per day and lots of time for exploring, hiking, photography, fishing or just relaxing around the campsite.
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Day 3:
4-6 short portages per day (average portage length of 270 meters). We portage around two significant drops in the river: Calwin Falls and Lady Evelyn Falls.
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Day 4:
Wildlife that may be seen include moose, beaver, osprey, sandhill crane and a variey of warblers. Your naturalist guide will keep a keen look-out and interpret all sites for you.
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Day 5:
Approximate take-out at the Lake Superior Coast at noon.
Before our shuttle pick-up, we view the river as it cascades over the falls and rapids down to Lake Superior.
2 hour shuttle back to Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario.
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Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Prices in Canadian funds.
Price includes: train fare, meals, equipment rentals (excluding sleeping bag), shuttle services, services of a Professional Trip Leader.
Not Included: items of a personal nature, hotel accommodations, tax (7% GST) and gratuities.
Special Rates: 20% discount for children under 18 years of age.
Note: Photo copyright Gary McGuffin.
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