Quetico Backcountry
Canoe Trips and Outfitting
For over 60 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 adventures 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 That’s Right For You
All trips can be customized for your needs.
Quetico Classic Family Canoe Trip & Lodge Adventure
This all-inclusive 5-day wilderness canoe, camping and lodge 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.
Discover the Spirit of Quetico
You’ll be immersed 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.
A Quest for Adventure – Journey to Chatterton Falls
Canoe to a magical place that not many can go. This adventure challenges you to paddle and portage deep into Quetico’s wilderness to a series of spectacular and majestic waterfalls. Strong wilderness canoe and camping skills are needed.
It’s Time to Experience Quetico Again
Remember when you were a newbie on a group trip with Voyageur Wilderness Programme? You cherish those life-long memories, skills and ever-lasting bonds with others and connection to nature.
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.
Experience Quetico With Voyageur Wilderness
