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The vast boreal forests of northern Ontario are a true wilderness, and all within relatively easy reach of civilisation.

Fly (or train) into Toronto, Ottawa or Thunder Bay and you can be on a private floatplane flying deep into the wild by mid-afternoon. You'll arrive to well-equipped and fully-serviced lodges that are your basecamp for action-packed days of guided kayaking, standup paddle-boarding, whitewater rafting, river-side camping and fishing.

Reconnect with yourself and the great outdoors around the campfire as the Northern Lights dance overhead, and spend time with First Nations communities learning about Ontario's indigenous cultures and history. In these busy and hectic days, come and find your escape in Ontario's most iconic great outdoors.

Hidden gems in Ontario

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Camp-kayak expedition

Spend several nights out in the wilderness on a guided camp-kayaking expedition along gentle rivers that wind through the vast boreal forests. Fish for lunch, stargaze at night, and look out for caribou, moose and black bears on the shoreline.

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Fish for your supper

The lakes and rivers of northern Ontario teem with walleye, northern pike and brook trout, as you’ll discover on guided fishing and night fishing expeditions. That delicious shore lunch or camp supper has never tasted so fresh.

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Standup paddle-boarding

The lakes of northern Ontario are vast and plenty; fly into your own private lake on a floatplane and while away a summer’s afternoon on a SUP. Stop for a freshly-caught shore lunch and relax in the evening in a serviced wilderness lodge.

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See the Northern Lights

The lakes and rivers of northern Ontario teem with walleye, northern pike and brook trout, as you’ll discover on guided fishing and night fishing expeditions. That delicious shore lunch or camp supper has never tasted so fresh.

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Wildlife spotting

It’s not just about fish here; these undisturbed forests are home to some impressive wildlife including bald eagles, moose, black bear and caribou. Don’t forget your camera and binoculars!

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Ontario itineraries

With the current
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With the current

Embrace a traditional way of Travel
9 days
Iconic Canada
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Iconic Canada

Paddle into the Ontario hinterland
9 days
Striker's Point Lodge
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Striker's Point Lodge

Full-service lodge-based trip
4 days
Miminiska Lodge
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Miminiska Lodge

Lodge-base guided adventure
5 days

Ontario travel companies

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Wilderness North

World-class fishing and adventure specialists
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