We are located on Lake Superior adjacent to the mouth of the Michipicoten with a beach launch/camping site just inside the river mouth. On site is Rock Island Lodge and B&B, available for accommodations, meals and indoor learning sessions.

New paddlers can learn in the warmer protected waters of the Michipicoten River.

Intermediate and advanced paddlers can hone their skills and practice on the big lake. When the river slams into a westerly Superior storm advanced paddlers can challenge pandemonium surf and current conditions. From our beach, all paddlers have direct access to Lake Superior.

We’re about helping you develop great technical skills through learning by doing in a supportive group atmosphere. To facilitate that we’ve brought in some of the best Paddle Canada instructors including, Michael Pardy, Serge Savard, Doug Alderson,  Erik Olgard, Conor Mihell, Tim Dyer, David Johnson and other greats including Doug van Doreen and Bonnie Perry and more.

Introduction to Kayaking: (8 hrs): Introduces the novice to paddling in enclosed sheltered waters and calm conditions. Skills covered include a controlled wet exit, forward & turning strokes, assisted re-entry.

Paddle Canada Level-1: Day paddling skills in sheltered waters (12 hrs): Provides the theory and skills for a daylong sea kayaking trip in sheltered waters and light winds. Includes: controlled wet exit, efficient forward & turning strokes, edging, introduction to bracing, unassisted re-entry, and Eskimo rescue.

Paddle Canada Level-2: Overnight touring and intermediate boat handling (4 days): Provides the theory and skills for proficient kayaking at sea in moderate open sea conditions, including overnight camping. Includes: touring, risk assessment, efficient bracing, sculling for support, combined strokes, sustained paddling, introduction to rolling, kayak tripping with overnight camping, moderate winds and sea conditions.

Paddle Canada Level-3: Seamanship and leadership in multi-day touring (4 days ): Provides the opportunity to develop leadership, risk-assessment, decision-making, judgment, group management, and general seamanship in the context of a multi-day journey.

Paddle Canada Level-4: Extended touring along an exposed coast (5 days): Provides the theory and skills for leadership in kayaking at sea in advanced conditions, open ocean, during extended periods. Includes overnight camping, rolling at sea, strong wind, ocean swell, surf landings, and strong current.