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Rail, River, Sea, Lake Superior
offered by supplier M14510 (view this supplier profile)
Key Information:
Tour Duration: 7
day(s)
Group Size: 1
- 8
people
Destination(s):
Ontario
Specialty Categories:
Canoeing/Kayaking/Rafting
Season: August
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: No
Minimum Per Person Price: 1230 Canadian Dollar (CAD)
Maximum Per Person Price: 1230 Canadian Dollar (CAD)
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Begin your sea kayak adventure from Sault Ste. Marie with a spectacular 240 kilometer journey by train into the wilderness of Agawa Canyon, paddle the historic fur trader route of the Michipicoten River, and the magnificent coast of Lake Superior. Lake Superior Provincial Park spans over 100 km of undeveloped coastline of crystal clear water, bordered by striking pink granite or dark volcanic rock. We travel through time passing by the eroded roots of the oldest mountains on earth. Moose and caribou occasionally emerge from the dense northern forest to wander the beaches and coves.
We take care of everything, so relax, it's easy, just arrive in Sault Ste. Marie, hop on the train, and begin your adventure!
Dates: Aug. 24-30
* Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: The train, Algoma Central Railway (train No. 1), departs at 9:20 a.m. from Sault Ste. Marie Ontario. Pick up your pre-paid (by us) tickets at the station prior to boarding. Tickets are held in your name. You are allowed up to 100 lbs. of gear per person on the train. Please remember to pack a lunch for the train ride, or have the hotel prepare one for you. We will meet you at Hawk Junction at 3:00 p.m. where you will be transferred by van and to our first campsite at the Michipicoten River mouth at Naturally Superior Adventures. A whitefish dinner will be served at the lodge at 6:00 pm.
Day 2: Breakfast at the lodge at 7:30 a.m. Beginning at 8:30 a.m. we will practice paddling strokes and rescues on the Michipicoten River. We will then drive 4 km upstream and paddle with the current back to the river mouth. Time permitting, we will paddle out to Lake Superior and on to Smokey Point to camp; otherwise, we spend the night at the river mouth.
Day 3: Paddle south from the mouth of Michipicoten R. or Smokey Point to Brule Harbour. This isolated section contains a steep coastline and picturesque coves.
Day 4: Brule harbour to Redrock River. We paddle past Old Woman Bay, one of the most spectacular cliffs on Lake Superior. We continue on past Grindstone Point, and Cap Chailon, and camp near the Redrock River.
Day 5: Redrock River to Warp Bay. We paddle through the lava flows of Gargantua, past Devil's Chair, to the long sandy beach of Warp Bay.
Day 6: Warp Bay to Beaty Cove. We pass Devil's Warehouse Island by a spectacular cliff that plunges deep into Lake Superior. We have lunch at Rhyolite Cove, which is formed from a unique red volcanic rock.
Day 7: Beaty Cove to Coldwater Creek. We should be back at Coldwater creek by 1:00 p.m. You will be shuttled from there to Sault Ste. Marie, by 4:30 p.m., to end our guided sea kayak adventure trip in northern Ontario.
* Equipment You Supply for Wilderness Camping Tours:
- Clothing: It may appear from the following list that you will be preparing for an arctic adventure! However, these clothes should keep you comfortable under poor weather conditions. Minimum of: warm jacket (i.e., for fall conditions) or windbreaker with pile/fleece (e.g. Polartec) liner or wool sweater, two long-sleeved shirts, two t-shirts (one of each for day-trips), two pairs of warm wool or synthetic socks, one pair of pants, shorts, swim suit, undergarments, rain suit, hiking boots, small towel.
- Paddling gear: Cap, sun glasses, paddling jacket (synthetic windbreaker or rain-suit preferably with elasticized cuffs), short pants of synthetic material, neoprene booties or water sandals (e.g. Tevas) or running shoes, synthetic long underwear (top and bottom), plastic water bottle, head strap for glasses. A "Farmer John/Jane" wet suit will be supplied by Caribou Expeditions; however, to guarantee a good fit, a wet-suit can be purchased at many outdoor stores. Optional: Hand-held sighting compass
Note: Paddling clothes should be synthetic, or with minimal cotton.
- Personal Gear: Sleeping bag, sunscreen, chap stick, bug dope, toilet paper, matches or lighter, small flashlight or headlamp, toothpaste, soap, etc. water bottle
- Camping Gear: On overnight camping trips you must supply a sleeping bag (the sleeping bag should be made of compressible material).
- Other: Clothing and food will be stowed in sealed bulkhead compartments, but you must also store clothes in waterproof bags. Many small bags are better than a few large bags. A package of freezer grade, large ziplok bags (10.5 in x 11 in) are excellent for most clothing (bring an extra package in case some rip. We provide two large dry bags for your sleeping bag and bulky clothing, and smaller dry bags as required.
* Equipment and Services Supplied by the Owner:
- Kayak and Accessories: Single person kayaks (Necky), and doubles (Current Designs Libra XT). Paddlers will be expected to trade-off singles for doubles throughout the trip. Each kayak comes with: sponge, paddle and spare, boat pump, whistle, spray skirt, poggies or neoprene gloves, personal flotation device (lifejacket). Wet suits are provided where water temperature falls below 55 degrees Fahrenheit. Please indicate your lifejacket size and wet suit size when you send deposit or trip balance.
- Camping Equipment: One tent for each couple or individual, thermarest, camp grill, coffee pot, water purifier, 19 ft. shelter tarp, camp saw, cook stoves, fuel, camp cookery, dishes, two large dry bags for your sleeping bag and bulky clothing, and smaller dry bags as required.
- Safety Equipment: First aid kit, marine radio, compass, tow line.
- Basic Training: includes: packing the kayak, paddle strokes, wet exit and T-rescue.
- Experienced Guide: One guide per six clients. Your guides are experienced sea kayakers with training from the B.C.U. (British Canoe Union), C.P.R. and Wilderness First Aid. As well, your guides are experienced outdoors people who will help identify and interpret the flora, fauna and geology around you.
- Vehicle Shuttle, Permits: Train Fare from Sault Ste. Marie, and transportation back to trip departure point. Back-country permits are included.
- Meals: Meals are provided with the exception of breakfast and lunch on the first day of the tour. Please notify us of dietary restrictions.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes Everything.
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