Route Consultation
Whether you are interested in exploring Temagami's famous old growth pine forests, chains of pretty lakes, raucous rivers, or quiet fishing spots, we take pride in designing a canoe route that's best for you. Talk to us about your dream canoe trip. We're good listeners. We know Temagami personally, and can recommend countless canoe route gems, on or off the beaten track.
Our knowledge base goes far beyond the guidebooks that
everybody uses. You get the benefit of our personal experience and local
knowledge. We also know a number of old, under utilized routes, recently
restored by canoe rangers employed by Friends of Temagami.
We're the
best source of info about these new routes. We also record
your float plan to ensure that your whereabouts are known
in the event of an emergency.
Maps and Guidebooks
We love pouring over maps, planning the best route with
you. We stock a complete inventory of Temagami canoe route
maps, 1:50,000 topographic maps, hiking maps, and interpretive
guidebooks, some of which are out-of-print. Maps and guidebooks
can be mail ordered. We also have an extensive map library
on a wide range of Ontario and Quebec rivers.
Vehicle Shuttles and Float Planes
Most of the vehicle access to Temagami’s backcountry
is via logging roads. These roads can be confusing and rough
on your vehicle. If that doesn’t sound like much fun,
let us do the driving with our convenient and worry-free
shuttle service. We service all of Temagami’s access
points, some of them little known. Secure parking for your
vehicle is available free of charge at Smoothwater.
We can
also provide you with complete details on floatplane flights
into the backcountry.
Please contact
us for current shuttle and float plane rates.
Guides
Do you need help
with the more physical aspects of canoe tripping? Are you
unsure of your navigation skills? Would you like the opportunity to
learn skills?
Decades ago, virtually all backcountry travelers employed
guides for their combination of knowledge, experience and
camping skills. Smoothwater’s guides – male and
female – offer all that, plus first aid training, leadership
certification and great personalities.
We take special care
to match the right guide to your private group needs.
Throughout the summer we also offer several guided
canoe trips and guided lodge-based
day trips that are open to the
public.
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