Featured Trips

HART RIVER, Yukon Aug 7 - Aug 22 $5,295 CAD Hart River: The Hart is right at the top of the list of Yukon's finest wilderness paddling rivers.  It is wild, remote and inspiring.  It is one of the best yet it is lesser known and lesser traveled than the ... Read more ... [Click to see larger version] QUOICH RIVER, Nunavut Jul 16 - Jul 31 $5,995 CAD NUNAVUTS BEST: We are the only people paddling the Lunan Branch of the Quoich, which is surprising because the river offers some of the best northern barrenland scenery, paddling, hiking and fishing anywhere.  If you like the idea of paddling ... Read more ... [Click to see larger version] Temagami's Best : Gourmet & Wine Tasters Special Aug 29 - Sep 4 $1,495 CAD   Visit some of Temagami's classic sites during the day, relax around the campfire in the evening while sampling fine wine and exquisite gourmet outdoor cooking.  On this relaxed pace trip you'll take the time not only to enjoy the famous ... Read more ... [Click to see larger version]

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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