3 Day Kayak Trips Itinerary
This is a 3 day kayak trip intended for beginners and intermediate paddlers interested in experiencing the scenic beauty of the 1000 Islands of the St. Lawrence River while learning basic kayak paddling skills and wilderness camping techniques. No previous camping or kayak experience is required.
The 1000 Islands is a North American archipelago of 1,864 islands that straddles the Canada–US border in the Saint Lawrence River as it emerges from the northeast corner of Lake Ontario. They stretch for about 80 km downstream from Kingston, easterly to near Butternut Bay, Ontario
A day by day itinerary is impractical to list here since we will have many islands and multiple possible routes and campsites at our disposal. Suffice it to say that we will spend the 3 days exploring this most incredible archipelago being governed by the group’s desires, ability and weather conditions.
We will be paddling single person kayaks (double kayaks are available upon request) to a designated Camping site on one of the 1000 Islands here we will make camp for 2 nights. Our certified Paddle Canada guides and instructors will be teaching you the necessary skills for safe and confident kayak travel while we explore the many beautiful islands and inlets of this incredible area. You will have the opportunity to achieve a Paddle Canada Basic Sea Kayaking Skills certification on this trip at no extra charge. By the end of the 3 days you will feel very comfortable and confident in a sea kayak.
The trip is all inclusive, meaning that you need bring only your clothes, personal items and a sleeping bag (these can be rented for you at reasonable rates if desired) and a complete suggested packing list will be provided upon booking.
The people are always interesting, the food is great and plentiful, the water is clear and warm and the area we will be in is very scenic and beautiful.
We travel with only the best light weight modern equipment with such amenities as outback ovens to bake fresh breads and goodies, comfortable two person tents, and even a large bug tent for your comfort should it be needed.
The food is fresh and plentiful, in fact most people comment that they eat better on our trips than they do at home!
There will be ample time each day to relax and explore the surrounding area, swim, fish or practice your paddling techniques that our Paddle Canada certified guides / instructors will be teaching you as we travel.
The trip starts at 9:30 am at the meeting point near Hwy 401 and Hwy 2 at Gananoque, Ontario and here ends at 3-4 pm on the last day.
What you’ll have the opportunity to learn on 3 Day Kayak Trips
On the 3 Day 1000 Islands Kayak trips our Paddle Canada Kayak Instructors will be teaching you the following skill set while paddling and exploring the many inlets and islands of the 1000 Islands in the St. Lawrence River. This will give you a very solid foundation in sea kayak and you will feel very confident by the end of this trip. The Paddle Canada Kayak Basic Sea Kayaking Skills Certification is included in this trip at no extra charge for those interested.
| Safety: -Wet Exit –Assisted re-entries Skills: |
Knowledge: –Kayak part names and outfitting -Paddling and safety equipment -Injury prevention -Sun sense -Transport Canada collision regulations -Navigation -Risk assessment and mitigation -Impact of kayakers on the environment |
5 Day Kayak Itinerary
This is a 5-day kayak trip intended for intermediate to advanced paddlers interested in experiencing the beauty of the 1000 Islands in the St. Lawrence River, while learning more advanced kayak paddling skills and wilderness camping techniques. You should be capable, comfortable, and willing to paddle up to 20 Km per day.
The Thousand Islands is a North American archipelago of 1,864 islands that straddles the Canada–US border in the Saint Lawrence River as it emerges from the northeast corner of Lake Ontario. They stretch for about 80 km downstream from Kingston, easterly to near Butternut Bay, Ontario. The Canadian islands are in the province of Ontario and the U.S. islands in the state of New York.
This trip will be led by our Paddle Canada certified instructors / guides. They will be teaching you Paddle Canada Kayak paddling skills, safety, and beyond. You will have the opportunity to walk away from this trip with a substantially enhanced skills base in sea kayaks (and PC Kayak Skills certification if desired) and wilderness tripping.
A day-by-day itinerary is impractical to list here since we will have thousands of islands and multiple possible routes and campsites at our disposal. Suffice it to say that we will spend the 5 days exploring this most incredible archipelago being governed by the group’s desires, ability, and weather conditions.
We will be paddling single person kayaks (double kayaks are available upon request) through the 1000 Islands group starting and ending the trip near Gananoque, Ontario. By the end of the trip, you will have passed by more spectacular islands than you could possibly count and you will have had the adventure of a lifetime!
The people are always interesting, the food is great and plentiful, in fact, most people comment that they eat better on our trips than they do at home! The water is clear and warm and the wilderness area we will be in is very beautiful.
We are committed to making every trip an inspirational encounter with the natural beauty of the 1000 Islands a safe and comfortable one for all.
We travel with only the best lightweight modern equipment with such amenities as outback ovens to bake fresh breads and goodies, comfortable two person tents (single tents are also available for those who book as a solo traveler), and even a large bug tent for your comfort should it be needed.
There will be ample time each day to relax and explore the surrounding area, swim, fish or practice your paddling techniques that our Paddle Canada certified guides / instructors will be teaching you as we travel.
You will need only your personal items and a sleeping bag. Waterproof Dry Bags will be supplied for your use and a complete suggested packing list will be provided upon booking.
What you’ll have the opportunity to learn on 5 Day Kayak Trips
On the 5-Day 1000 Islands Kayak trips our Paddle Canada Kayak Instructors will be teaching those of you who are interested in the following skill set while paddling and exploring the many inlets and islands of the 1000 Islands. This will give you a very solid advanced paddling foundation in sea kayak and you will feel very confident by the end of this trip. The Paddle Canada Level 1 Sea Kayaking Skills Certification is available on this trip at no extra charge for those interested.
| Re-entry Skills: -Unassisted re-entry -Assisted re-entry -Towing |
Paddling Skills -Launching and landing -Forward and reverse strokes -Stopping -Sweep stroke -Draw stroke -Low brace -Stern rudder -Edge control |
Knowledge -Equipment and equipment care -Communication- -Route planning and basic navigation techniques -Half day kayak journey -Weather -Sea state -Risk assessment and mitigation -Cold issues and sun safety -Impact of kayakers on the environment -History and heritage -Vehicle boat tie down -Kayaking community and resources |
Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Available on Most 3 Day Trips (More Info Here)
Please Note: In the interest of participant safety and well being the guide / instructor may alter the actual trip itinerary at their discretion.
Please Note: Prices and Itineraries are subject to change with notice on the main web page. Once a booking is in place no price increases will be applied.
Booking: The booking requires a 30% deposit by Visa or Master Card with the balance due 30 days prior to trip departure.
These trip dates do sell out so please make your reservation soon to ensure you get the trip dates you would like.