Quetico Backcountry Canoe Trip
& Lodge Packages
For over 65 years, Voyageur Wilderness has been providing full or partial canoe outfitting services and authentic wilderness adventures at Voyageur Island Lodge on Nym Lake.
All backcountry canoe & lodge packages begin and end with a stay in rustic comfort at Voyageur Island Lodge. Learn about best practices for backcountry canoeing and camping trips and get outfitted with all the gear, equipment and meals you need for a safe, enjoyable and responsible adventure.
To help you choose an adventure that is right for you, we have carefully planned and evaluated each canoe trip based on its physical demands. Choose from Easy, Classic, Demanding or Challenging trips.
Find A Canoe Adventure Package That’s Right For You
All trips can be customized for your needs.
Classic Quetico Family Canoe Trip & Lodge Package
This all-inclusive 5-day lodge, backcountry canoe & camping package is perfect for the active family. You and your kids will love paddling, swimming, fishing, discovering the wonders of nature and sharing stories around the campfire.
Ultra Quetico Discovery & Lodge Package
This all-inclusive 7-day lodge, wilderness canoe & camping package will immerse you in in authentic Canadian Canoe Culture where local experts will share their insight and knowledge of this special region. It’s the perfect vacation for reflecting, gaining cultural understanding and renewing your spirit.
Quetico Canoe Quest & Lodge Package
This all-inclusive 8-day lodge, wilderness canoe & camping package will bring you to magical places. This adventure challenges you to paddle and portage deep into Quetico’s wilderness to a series of spectacular and majestic waterfalls. Demanding to Challenging rating dependent on backcountry route selected.
Quetico Alumni Canoe Trip & Lodge Package
This all-inclusive 9-day lodge, wilderness canoe & camping package is perfect for Alumni or those on group trips with Voyageur Wilderness Programme! You’ve told us that you cherish those life-long memories, skills & ever-lasting bonds with others & your connection to nature. This adventure celebrates your return to those connections once again!
Voyageur Wilderness is my go-to for wilderness adventure! Their park knowledge and canoe-camping expertise has helped me navigate planning trips with groups of friends and even built confidence in my solo-trip ambitions. The care and attention they give to my preparedness and safety on trail makes me feel like family.
Canoe Rating System
Challenging (7+ day canoe trips, serious portaging)
- 7+ days paddling with 8 to 10 easy to difficult portages
- 6+ nights at different campsites
- Suitable for good to excellent fitness levels
- Suitable for intermediate to advanced canoe tripping skill level
- Great for avid adventurers, families with teenage children, couples and small groups
Demanding (5 to 7+ day canoe trips, moderate portaging)
- 5 to 7 days paddling with 2 to 7 easy/moderate portages
- 4 to 6 nights at different campsites
- Extended: add extra nights at a base campsite
- Suitable for average to good fitness levels
- Suitable for intermediate to advanced canoe tripping skill level
- Great for avid adventurers, families with teenage children, couples and small groups
Classic (2 to 4+ day canoe trips, easy portaging)
- 2 to 4 days paddling with 1 to 2 easy portages
- 1 to 3+ nights at easy access campsite(s)
- Extended: add extra nights at base campsite
- Suitable for most fitness levels
- Suitable for all canoe tripping skill levels (no experience to advanced)
- Great for families with young children, multi-generations and new canoe trippers
Easy (day canoe outings)
- Day canoe outings from lodge/cabin
- Suitable for most fitness levels
- Suitable for all canoeing skill levels (no experience to advanced)
Note: All trips can be customized to meet your needs. Don’t know what level you’re at? Contact us and we’ll be happy to help.
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