This fun canoe camping trip for families traces the historic French River from Wolseley Bay to Highway 69. Along the way, there are lots of opportunities to learn and practice new skills. There is also plenty of time for photography, swimming, and enjoying this beautiful natural setting.

No previous experience is required to enjoy this wilderness family holiday. This is an excellent trip for those with prior experience wanting to introduce family members to canoe camping and to give them a taste for whitewater paddling.

Want to Learn More?

We look forward to offering this trip again in 2027. In the meantime, to access a detailed trip package with an itinerary and a full list of inclusions and exclusions from our 2026 trip, click here. To access a recommended packing list, click here.

What's included

Map

Guides

  • 6:1 ratio
Meals

Meals

  • all meals and snacks from Day 1 lunch to Day 4 lunch
Equipment

Canoeing Equipment

  • 17’ Prospector expedition canoes
  • paddles, PFDs, throw bags, paddling helmets
Camping

Camping Equipment

  • tents – free standing expedition dome tents – 2 per tent
  • ‘kitchen’ – tarp, fire box, cooking stoves, utensils, dishes, etc
  • containers for food and group equipment
Safety

Safety Equipment

  • first aid, safety, river rescue, and repair kits
  • communications equipment (satellite phone)
Accommodation

Local Transportation

  • transportation of guides, group gear, canoes, etc. to and from trip
  • shuttle from your vehicles to the put-in point at Wolseley Bay
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Park Fees

  • French River Provincial Park fees