Cross Wabakimi off the Bucket List
Wabakimi Provincial Park is located 2 and half hours north of Thunder Bay, Ontario. It is a less-travelled park due to it’s remote setting; you must either,…
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The adventure begins with a via rail train car, taking you from downtown Toronto to pure Canadian wilderness. Then embrace a traditional way of travel as the canoe guides you down flat and whitewater along the Allan Water in Wabakimi Provincial Park. After a week-long expedition arrive at Whitewater Lake to enjoy a luxury wilderness lodge with time spent enjoying amenities and exploring local historic sites. Conclude your trip with a flight over the boreal forest and take in the endless green of spruce and firs.
*Not from Toronto? Hop on the train with Wilderness North staff in Armstrong, ON
Cost: $2350 (USD per person + taxes)
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Highlights
- Iconic Allanwater canoe route.
- Brennan Falls.
- Ogoki Historic Lodge.
- Wendell Beckwith Cabins.
- Whitewater paddling.
- Boreal Inspired cuisine.
- Final night in a lakefront cabin .
- Local craft beer.
- Quality Gear.
Included Items
- 9 river nights camping
- 1 night full-service lodging at Striker’s Point Lodge
- 2 experienced river guides
- fully-outfitted (high-quality gear, including fully-outfitted canoes)
- lodge amenities (kayak, canoe, campfire etc).
- prepared meals and beverages with dinner
- flight from Striker’s Point Lodge to Armstrong, ON
- transport of equipment on VIA Rai
Days 1-2 - Train
Begin your adventure in Toronto at Union Station by boarding an iconic VIA rail train car. Enjoy watching the city fade away as you make your way north and west, bound for the Allan Water River. After a night aboard, wake to find yourself in the depths of Northern Ontario boreal forest. From buildings towering above you to forests consuming your view, the ride is truly spectacular. On the last portion of your train ride, you will be joined by Wilderness North guides, bringing with them all the equipment, skills and local knowledge necessary for an adventure in Wabakimi Provincial Park. Our team will ensure you’re kept well fed with local fare and fresh catches, well informed of the rich local culture and heritage, and well tended to with the comforts of home in the depths of Northern Ontario. We pair local guides with whitewater guides to provide expert navigation and interpretation, offering a quintessentially Canadian experience.
Days 3-8 - Canoe and Camp
Embrace Canadian canoe culture while travelling Northern Ontario’s lakes and rivers that hold the legacy of our past. As major highways, they connected families and created pathways. Your route will follow the Allan Water River through pool and drop rapids, around powerful waterfalls and across pristine Northern lakes. This route is ideal for paddlers of all skill levels with clearly marked portage trails and beautiful camping opportunities. The untouched nature of these shores, lined with black spruce and lichen are home to some of Canada’s most breathtaking animals such as caribou, black bear, and moose.
Explore exquisite cabins constructed by the famous philosopher Wendell Beckwith on your paddle through Whitewater Lake. Beckwith’s passion and creativity still lives on in the complex collection of logs and stones he left behind on Best Island. Walking amongst the cabins, one begins to lose oneself in the magic of the place. With the calling of the loons on the lake and the northern lights dancing overhead it is no wonder Wendell termed it the center of the universe.
Days 9-10 - Wilderness Lodge
Paddle in to Wilderness North’s full-service lodge and experience 2 nights of uninterrupted and remote wilderness adventures. Wake up to coffee in your lakefront cabin, spend your day adventuring and then let the night take hold under the northern lights.
Day 11 - Float Plane
After two nights at our remote lodge your private plane will whisk you back on your journey home. Whitewater Lake becomes your runway as the float plane lifts you above the tree line revealing the seemingly endless boreal forest.
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What an adventure! From beginning to end we felt taken care of; from the incredible food to the experienced guides, I felt full, happy and safe. Truly the adventure of a lifetime. Thanks for everything!
