Skill Level: Novice/Intermediate
Distance: 15 km
Number of Days: 1
Guided Trip Info: Naturally Superior Adventures Day Trip

Route Description: The Michipicoten River and Lake Superior's Michipicoten Bay offer scenic sea kayak day trips. It's a short paddle upstream on the Michipicoten River to the historic site of a Hudson Bay Company post and cascading Silver Falls. On Lake Superior, paddle along the sweeping expanse of Driftwood Beach to the rugged Greenstone Islands at the south end.

More adventurous day trippers may wish to cross to Michipicoten Light Station at Perkwakwia Point and explore the sheltered waters of Michipicoten Harbour. Return to the mouth of the Michipicoten River via the Glenn Gould Islets and Sandy Beach--a perfect spot for a picnic lunch.

The mouth of the Michipicoten River can be hazardous when onshore wind and waves intersect with the outflowing current. If in doubt, land on the adjacent beach and carry over to avoid paddling through the river mouth. Other hazards include exposure to wind and waves--be wary of onshore southwestly and westerly winds.

Guided day trips are available through Naturally Superior Adventures.

Maps and Guide Books: NTS (1:50,000) 41 N/15