One of Wilderness Union's favourite trips returns!
Arguably the greatest camping in Ontario. Those who have been to the vast wilderness of Temagami know just how special it is. It's hard to do justice to this area that will redefine your sense of the word wild. Seemingly unending forest, an incomprehensible number of lakes and incredible sights around every corner... you'll feel like you had never really been camping before you visit Temagami.
This 5 day, 60km route will take you through some of the areas greatest landmarks. You'll visit the endangered old-growth forests of Wolf Lake, swim in the waters of a secret lagoon, climb a mountain with an unbelievable lookout and even discover some ancient indigenous pictographs. It's not an easy trip with over 4km of total portaging and about 15km of paddling a day but with the help of our incredible guides, it's a trip that any enthusiastic and fit amateur can manage and prove what they're capable of.
There are very few trips organized to this special place and where they are offered, they typically cost well over a thousand dollars. We're pleased to be able to offer Wilderness Union members another unique trip at an unheard of price - another benefit of your membership!
Adventure details
We'll be covering between 7-16km a day with 13 portages over the 5 days. While that might seem intimidating, many of the portages are relatively short and under 500m. The longest is just under 1km long but with our lightweight canoes, even that will be manageable.
The paddling will be on a mixture of large lakes and smaller waterways. You can expect to be paddling for about 6 hours a day with a very conservative average pace of 2.5km/hour.
Each night, we'll set up camp on crown land, sleeping under incredible night skies. It should go without saying that we'll be completely off grid so no toilets, no running water and no cell-phone reception. Rest assured that we'll teach you how to remain comfortable and healthy throughout your trip.
As with all our trips, this is an opportunity to learn camp, paddling and wilderness skills and we'll all be contributing to make the trip a success.
On the final day, we'll stop for a final celebratory meal to mark the end of the adventure of a lifetime.
This trip is professionally guided and includes all of the following:
Before the trip we'll be sharing a detailed packing list telling you absolutely everything you need to think about and pack, as well as a dedicated info session to ask any outstanding questions so you can turn up feeling totally prepared, ready to have an amazing time with the WU crew.
We'll have vegan/veg and meat options for meals with everything from dinner on the first night until breakfast of the last morning fully catered.
Sample menu
Breakfast - Fancy oatmeal, topped with nuts, dried fruits and cinnamon flakes
Lunch - Tortilla wraps with hummus, pepper, cheese and dried meat for carnivores
Dinner - Thai curry with chicken or tofu
We're returning for one of the most incredible trips Wilderness Union has ever run...
Arguably the greatest camping in Ontario. Those who have been to the vast wilderness of Temagami know just how special it is. It's hard to do justice to this area that will redefine your sense of the word wild. Seemingly unending forest, an incomprehensible number of lakes and incredible sights around every corner... you'll feel like you had never really been camping before you visit Temagami.
This 5 day, 60km route will take you through some of the areas greatest landmarks. You'll visit the endangered old-growth forests of Wolf Lake, swim in the waters of a secret lagoon, climb a mountain with an unbelievable lookout and even discover some ancient indigenous pictographs. It's not an easy trip with over 4km of total portaging and about 15km of paddling a day but with the help of our incredible guides, it's a trip that any enthusiastic and fit amateur can manage and prove what they're capable of.
There are very few trips organized to this special place and where they are offered, they typically cost well over a thousand dollars. We're pleased to be able to offer Wilderness Union members another unique trip at an unheard of price - another benefit of your membership!
Adventure details
We'll be covering between 7-16km a day with 13 portages over the 5 days. While that might seem intimidating, many of the portages are relatively short and under 500m. The longest is just under 1km long but with our lightweight canoes, even that will be manageable.
The paddling will be on a mixture of large lakes and smaller waterways. You can expect to be paddling for about 6 hours a day with a very conservative average pace of 2.5km/hour.
Each night, we'll set up camp on crown land, sleeping under incredible night skies. It should go without saying that we'll be completely off grid so no toilets, no running water and no cell-phone reception. Rest assured that we'll teach you how to remain comfortable and healthy throughout your trip.
As with all our trips, this is an opportunity to learn camp, paddling and wilderness skills and we'll all be contributing to make the trip a success.
On the final day, we'll stop for a final celebratory meal to mark the end of the adventure of a lifetime.
This trip is professionally guided and includes all of the following:
Before the trip we'll be sharing a detailed packing list telling you absolutely everything you need to think about and pack, as well as a dedicated info session to ask any outstanding questions so you can turn up feeling totally prepared, ready to have an amazing time with the WU crew.
We'll have vegan/veg and meat options for meals with everything from dinner on the first night until breakfast of the last morning fully catered.
Sample menu
Breakfast - Fancy oatmeal, topped with nuts, dried fruits and cinnamon flakes
Lunch - Tortilla wraps with hummus, pepper, cheese and dried meat for carnivores
Dinner - Thai curry with chicken or tofu
Thursday 14th August - Day 1
An early start as the WU van leaves from close to Keele Station. We'll begin the 5hr drive to Temagami before packing canoes and heading into the wild. We begin with a short paddle to get comfortable and find a campsite for the night.
Friday 15th August - Day 2
Our longest distance of canoeing with 16km travelled and over 1100m of portaging as we paddle along the shores of old growth forest and watch the landscape transform in front of our eyes. We'll check out an abandoned cabin en route.
Saturday 16th August - Day 3
We'll kick off the day following a secret trail up a mountain with some of the best views of Temagami. Returning to our canoes, we've got a 15km day of paddling that takes us the deepest we'll get into the park. By the end of the day we'll be half way done!
Sunday 17th August - Day 4
Day 4 takes us along quieter waterways that will feel incredibly distant from civilization. We'll paddle just 12.5km but make up for it with the most portages of any day. There are no more after today!
Monday 18th August - Day 5
The final 10km is particularly pretty - you'll have the chance to cliff jump and find hidden pictographs along the way left by those who paddled these waters far in the past.Returning to land, we'll go for a group meal for the most satisfying food you will have ever tasted. We'll be back in Toronto at some point later in the evening.
Instalment Payments
You'll be able to pay for this trip in 4 interest-free instalments, making it easier to plan your summer fun budget! Look for the option to pay with Klarna at checkout.
Camping Gear Rental
We have affordable sleeping mats and sleeping bags available for rent at checkout for anyone who does not have their own. Canoes, tents, plates, cutlery and mugs are all included
Sleeping Arrangements
You'll sleep in spacious, shared tents, separated by gender. Hammock campers are welcome to sleep in a personal hammock.
Carbon Offsetting
Wilderness Union offsets the estimated carbon emissions of every trip by investing in a global portfolio of verified carbon reduction projects.
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Cancellations made:
More than 10 days before the event: Will receive a full refund minus a 5% admin fee.
7–10 days before the event: 50% refund.
Less than 7 days before the event: No refunds.
Weather or emergency cancellations: If an event is canceled due to severe weather or other uncontrollable factors, members can receive a full credit to their account.
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Temagami has some of the most beautiful night skies you'll ever see. If we're really lucky, we may even see the Northern Lights.
We'll be covering between 7-16 km a day with 13 portages over the 5 days on a mixture of large lakes and smaller waterways. As with many of our trips, this is an opportunity to learn paddling and wilderness skills with the help of our incredible guides, and we'll all be contributing to make the trip a success.
There are very few trips organized to this special place and where they are offered, they typically cost well over a thousand dollars. We're pleased to be able to offer Wilderness Union members another unique trip at an unheard of price - another benefit of your membership!
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Will I be able to handle the portaging and paddling?
It's not an easy trip with over 4 km of total portaging and about 15km of paddling a day but with the help of our incredible guides, it's a trip that any enthusiastic and fit amateur can manage and prove what they're capable of. Many of the portages are relatively short and under 500m. The longest is just under 1km long but with our lightweight canoes, even that will be manageable. You can expect to be paddling for about 6 hours a day with a very conservative average pace of 2.5km/hour.
What will the ‘camp site’ be like?
Each night, we'll set up camp on crown land, sleeping under incredible night skies. It should go without saying that we'll be completely off grid so no toilets, no running water and no cell-phone reception. Rest assured that we'll teach you how to remain comfortable and healthy throughout your trip.
