Paddle The Arch
Trips Include:
All kayaking equipment
Certified guides and instructors
Essential instruction
Stories from local historians and ecologists
Local Flavours shore lunch
A relaxing day on the water with your friends and family
Paddle the Arch
The best paddling trails within the Frontenac Arch Biosphere ReserveBack by popular demand, our Paddle the Arch tour package will be exploring 5 of the best paddling trails within the Frontenac Arch Biosphere Reserve. All the equipment is included with a feature Local Flavours lunch showcasing the best of our region’s seasonal foods. No one has forgot the spread of local cheeses, organic juices, fresh fruits and old world breads, all prepared and served by the water’s edge. Indeed the food and experience is amazing!
No paddling experience is necessary to register for 1, 3 or all 5 tours. Enjoy the all inclusive hospitality of 1000 Islands Kayaking and explore the beauty of our back yard lakes and rivers. We take care of everything
Trip #1 Admiralty Islands, 1000 Islands, Gananoque (June 5, 9:00 – 4:00)
Meeting at 110 Kate St, Gananoque. Wander the beautiful 1000 Islands and explore the unique historical paddling trails of the Admiralty Islands. Stop on a National Park Island for lunch, hiking and swimming. Return to Gananoque for a social evening at one of our local pubs.
Trip #2 Rideau Canal, Brewers Mills – Jones Falls (June 27, 9:00 – 5:00)
Meeting at Jones Falls Locks just of Hwy 15, Shuttles will be arranged on site to Upper Brewers Mills for trip departure.Paddle through Cranberry Lake, Seeley’s Bay, Whitefish Lake and Rock Dunder for some of the most captivating scenery along the Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stick around for a lovely dinner with friends at Hotel Kenny after your day on the water.
Trip #3 Gananoque River (July 24, 9:00 – 4:00)
Meeting at the steel workers park in Gananoque just upstream of the dam. Paddle to Marble Rock Dam for Lunch and return to Gananoque in the evening. Bring your camera for this one, the wildlife is amazing and the route is very sheltered.
Trip #4 Brock Isles (Sept 11, 9:00 – 4:00)
Meeting at St. Lawrence Park, Brockville, paddle amongst the City and National Park Islands, stopping for lunch and swim on an island and returning to St. Lawrence Park.
Trip #5 (Charleston Lake Oct 2, 9:00 – 4:00)
Meeting at Charleston Lake Provincial Park. The sandy beaches and sheltered launch make for incredible access into the crystal clear waters of Charleston Lake. Towering pines and rocky shores make this a perfect destination for a fall colours outing.
