Thunder Bay & Rossport Kayak Tours
2hr Sunset Harbour Tours
Just passing through Northwestern Ontario and don’t have a lot of time? Maybe a little nervous about the big lake and would like a nice gentle introduction? Well this tour is for you! We will be offering sunset tours through the summer months when staff are available and weather allows. Be sure to bring some layers and wind breaker/rain jacket and water shoes. We will have some spare paddling jackets, water shoes and dry bags available if needed.
Times:
ADVANCED BOOKING IS NECESSARY. PLEASE GET IN TOUCH IF INTERESTED IN CERTAIN DATES AHEAD OF TIME THAT MAY NOT SHOW ON CALENDAR – IT IS IMPORTANT TO SPECIFY WHICH LOCATION WORKS FOR YOU UPON INQUIRING
Upcoming 2025 Dates in Thunder Bay Harbour:
TBD please inquire in advance if interested
Upcoming 2025 Dates in Rossport:
September 27th 5-7pm
TBD please inquire in advance if interested
If you know when you want to go on a short tour like this in either location please let us know as far in advance as possible and we will try to make it happen. We will post dates here and on our social media platforms when we know when we can make one of these tours happen.
- Prices subject to 13% HST
- +$20 for drysuit rental is mandatory early or late season
All kayak gear will be provided. No experience required. This is a really great opportunity to try sea kayaking!
We have both stable single and double sit in sea kayaks to choose from some with skegs and some with rudders. Most of our single kayaks have a 200-230lb body weight limit so heavier individuals (up to a max of 300lbs) must use a double kayak. Please select which you would like during the booking process. If you are not sure please discuss with us before hand.
During our peak summer season – any day from June 15th to September 15th you will be fine in layers and jacket. We can supply a paddling jacket for you if you would like.
Dry suits are mandatory – For any day trip or expedition using single sea kayaks before June 15th and after September 15th. SAND guides may allow just our overcoat cags to be used at no additional cost in double kayaks for short tours depending on water/air temperatures.
Gear included:
- Sea kayak, spray skirt, paddle, and PFD
- Kayak safety equipment (whistle, bilge pump, buoyant line)
- Immersion gear (wetsuit/paddle jacket, overcoat, or drysuit for early/late season, optional for summer)
- Neoprene gloves/pogies (early/late season)
- Small Dry bags 5-20L for personal items
- First Aid and Repair Kit
- Emergency extra warm clothes
Gear you will need to provide:
- snacks
- Water bottle(s) 2-3L capacity
- An extra layer and rain jacket
- appropriate footwear that can get wet
- Sun hat
- Sunglasses (with straps recommended)
- Waterproof sunscreen
- Camera
If in early or late season and you will be using a drysuit:
- Appropriate base and thermal layers top and bottom – non cotton (wool/polyester) If using a wetsuit you will be most comfortable wearing a swimsuit and a long sleeve shirt underneath
- Paddle clothing and footwear (neoprene booties are best but old runners with wool/neoprene socks will work. We have some if you don’t have)
- depending on time of year and conditions we may allow double kayaks only to use our large overcoast jackets instead of a drysuit at no additional cost
We will need a minimum of 2 people to run the tour and can accommodate up to 10 people per trip. We will provide some basic instruction and then we will take a tour of in and around the harbour learning about some of the history of the area while keeping an eye out for wildlife! We will enjoy a beautiful sunset and magnificent views of Lake Superior.
If sunset time frame doesn’t work for you we can also run these shorter 2hr tours upon request in the morning, mid-day or afternoons if staff are available please check with us directly about this.
