Featured Trips

Dumoine River: 5 Day Jul 14 - Jul 18, Jul 25 - Jul 29, Aug 1 - Aug 5, Aug 10 - Aug 14, Aug 18 - Aug 22, Aug 24 - Aug 29, Sep 1 - Sep 5 $1,050 CAD DUMOINE RIVER:  TWO FOR THE PRICE OF ONE ON JULY 14 TRIP:  The Dumoine is is the quintessential Canadian River Canoe Trip.    We will spend a relaxing 5 days (4 nights) on the stunningly beautiful Riviere Dumoine.  This is not only ... Read more ... [Click to see larger version] Parent Child RiverTrips Jul 14 - Jul 18, Aug 1 - Aug 5, Aug 18 - Aug 24, Sep 1 - Sep 5 $995 CAD ($825 USD)   Mother/Father - Son/Daughter Trips:  Why not try an adventure holiday trip with your son or daughter this season (or for that matter with your father, mother)  Our excellent 5 day parent/offspring river camping adventure could well be one of ... Read more ... Check back soon for photos of this trip. Mistassibi River Nord Est Lac St Jean Aug 23 - Aug 31 $1,995 CAD   The Mistassibi North East is a northern Quebec Classic offering great northern Canadian Sheild and boreal forest scenery, rapids and waterfalls.  Our trip will spend 8 days descending the stunning upper stretches of the river.  Along this 150km section we ... Read more ... Check back soon for photos of this trip.

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About Wanapitei Canoe ...

Wanapitei CANOE has a history dating back to the 1920's with our origins on Lake Wanapitei. The summer base moved to Temagami in 1931 and was bought by the Hodgins family in 1956. In 1970 the business was expanded and reorganize. Today Wanapitei Canoe is still in the family, owned by Shawn Hodgins and Liz McCarney.

Shawn, also head guide, has worked in the canoeing/adventure field for the past 20 years. A graduate of Trent University, he managed Camp Wanapitei for 10 years before taking on ownership of Wanapitei CANOE. He has 25 years experience guiding extended deep wilderness expeditions in the Canadian North with over 25,000km under his belt. Shawn is an accomplished canoeist and a certified canoe instructor in whitewater, canoe tripping and lakewater. In addition Shawn has many years experience in whitewater and flatwater kayaking including a number of extended expeditions. In addition we have many talented and dedicated canoeists on out staff, a large number have been with us for 10 and 20 years. We are extremely proud of our dedicated and talented staff.

Why Journey with Wanapitei CANOE?

In today's ever-changing outdoor adventure industry you are inundated with conflicting promises of thrills, excitement and quality. Wanapitei CANOE has a very long tradition to back up our promises. From our foundation in the 1st decades of the 20th century through to today we have made canoe tripping safe, enjoyable and fun. Whether you want to use the canoe trip as a vehicle to discover the natural world, as a means for personal challenge and revitalization or simply as a great holiday we can help you out.

Our 75 years of tradition, with the last 40 under the direction of the Hodgins family, give us the confidence to say that you are joining with the best! Our hand picked leaders are remarkable women and men, who are highly trained, have a passion for the wilderness and are great fun to be with as well.

Our small group approach mean you are sure to get personal attention. Our trips vary in size from 4 to 12 people. When you call our office you can speak with one of the owners. Wanapitei Canoe & Northern Outdoor Expedition specializes in leading participant centred trips that are off the beaten path, and are more than just holidays.

These trips will exceed your expectations for challenge, discovery and excellence.

Shawn Hodgins, Liz McCarney - co-owners