Rossport to Hattie Cove:
10 Day Sea Kayak Training Expedition
Discover the rugged landscapes that inspired the Group of Seven on a self-supported sea kayak expedition along Lake Superior’s iconic north shore.
Join this intermediate program designed to teach you everything you need to know about planning an expedition along Lake Superior’s north shore from Rossport to Hattie Cove (just south of Marathon) over 10 days. Along the way you will enjoy empty beaches, the rugged Canadian shield, endless Boreal forest and wildlife.
Paddlers signing up for this program should have experience paddling in a variety of conditions and be physically able to paddle 15-30km each day. This expedition is self-supported, led by highly qualified and knowledgeable guides and aimed for people who have some camping experience but are looking for extra training on how to plan and execute an extended wilderness kayak trip on their own.
Trip Dates: July 6th to July 15th 2025
SOLD OUT
Please email info@suchaniceday.com to inquire and we can send you our pre-trip information package and put you on the waiting list.
Description
Join our seasoned guides on an unforgettable expedition kayak training adventure along Lake Superior’s stunning north shore. Starting in Rossport, we’ll paddle east to Hattie Cove, covering approximately 220 kilometers of breathtaking landscapes and rich history.
Weather permitting, we’ll make the 10-kilometer crossing to the remote Slate Islands for two nights and circumnavigate the iconic Pic Island, immortalized in the works of the Group of Seven, particularly Lawren Harris.
This self-supported journey will immerse you in the region’s natural beauty and history. Explore historic lighthouses, abandoned logging camps, trappers’ cabins, ghost towns like Jackfish, and even a former WWII prisoner-of-war camp. Along the way, we’ll visit ancient Pukaskwa Pits—mysterious, rock-lined formations that date back hundreds or thousands of years.
Discover the inspiration behind some of Canada’s most famous art and experience the adventure of a lifetime.
What’s Included:
- Three evening planning meetings (dates TBD) starting in March.
- Two qualified and experienced guides.
- Paddle Canada Expedition camping certification
- Vehicle/bus shuttle service.
- Expedition first aid kit & repair kit.
- Emergency communication (VHF Radio & Inreach).
- Group sanitization and toilet kit.
What You Will Learn:
- Master trip planning with ease: navigation, weather essentials, and streamlined packing.
- Sharpen your expedition skills: meal planning, paddling techniques, and rescue strategies.
- Foster leadership, teamwork, and self-confidence both on the water and at camp.
Meet the Trip Guides
We are really excited to welcome Ray Boucher and David Johnston. Two of Ontario’s most experienced instructors and guides. They have each been teaching sea kayaking courses and guiding trips on Lake Superior for over 20 years. This magnificent lake remains one of their all-time favourite places to paddle.
Ray Boucher
Ray is a Paddle Canada Sea Kayak Level-3 Instructor, with certifications in the BCU and ACA systems. He has been paddling Lake Superior for over twenty years, and has covered most of the Canadian coastline several times. He is grateful to be an NRS Sponsored Paddler.
Ray is an elementary school teacher living in Wawa, Ontario. Besides paddling, he is an avid skier, mountain biker and trail runner.
David Johnston
David has been introducing people to the sport of sea kayaking for the past 25 years. He is a Level-4 instructor with Paddle Canada and has taught for several paddling schools all across Canada.
David lives in Peterborough and when not paddling, he is a web designer with the Ontario Provincial Government. Future dream jobs include becoming a professional wrestler referee or a certified waterslide tester.
Please email info@suchaniceday.com to inquire and we can send you our pre-trip information package.
