Canoe camps and clubs

Find canoe and paddling camps for kids of all ages

Canoeing is a traditional summer camp activity. Like swimming and hiking, it’s part of the quintessential summer camp experience. Luckily, in Canada, there are lots of great canoe camps to choose from. Most canoe camps are for beginners: they require no prior experience. There are, however, camps and lessons for more experienced canoers and trippers. You'll find both listed below. Click on a camp to learn more about programming, location, cost, session dates, and contact information. Read more

	Info	Cost	Ages	Relevance	Locations
featured Northwaters & Langskib Canoe Tripping Programs Temagami Adventure: Wilderness Out-tripping Overnight Wilderness canoe adventures with heart & meaning in separate boys, girls and coed programs. Trips weave together challenge, community and confidence to connect youth to the land, each other, and their own unique spirit. Ages 10 to 17 Coed, Girls, Boys from $1,200/week View sessions	Overnight Coed, Girls, Boys	1200	10-17	0	Temagami, Ontario
Camp Northway/ Wendigo Algonquin Park Traditional (multi activity) Overnight Northway, Canada's oldest summer camp for girls (age 7-16) and Wendigo, a small tripping outpost for boys (age 12-16) are located in the wilderness of Algonquin Park. Ages 7 to 16 Girls, Boys from $993/week View sessions	Overnight Girls, Boys	993	7-16	1	Algonquin Park, Ontario
Camp de vacances Kéno St-Léonard-de-Portneuf Traditional (multi activity) Overnight In the heart of a regional park, Kéno offers a life experience. Welcoming campers from Canada and abroad for a full French immersion, Kéno specialises in out-tripping expeditions with stays from 3 to 25 days. Ages 5 to 17 Coed from $205/session View sessions	Overnight Coed	205	5-17	2	St-Léonard-de-Portneuf, Quebec
Harbourfront Centre Camps Harbourfront, Toronto Traditional (multi activity) Day, Overnight Since 1979, Harbourfront Centre Camps has provided a a unique setting in which learning and fun intersect. Our campers gain life skills through meaningful participation and in all facets of arts and contemporary culture. Ages 4 to 16 Coed from $250/week View sessions	Day, Overnight Coed	250	4-16	3	Harbourfront, Toronto, Ontario

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Northwaters & Langskib Canoe Tripping Programs

Temagami

Adventure: Wilderness Out-tripping
Overnight

Wilderness canoe adventures with heart & meaning in separate boys, girls and coed programs. Trips weave together challenge, community and confidence to connect youth to the land, each other, and their own unique spirit.

Ages 10 to 17
Coed, Girls, Boys
from $1,200/week

	Info	Cost	Ages	Relevance	Locations
featured Camp Ecolart Montreal; Vancouver; West Vancouver Traditional (multi activity) Day, Overnight A premium summer and winter camp for boys and girls 4 to 17 years old offering more than 15 different programs in their summer overnight and day camp, and a skiing/snowboarding program in the March break camp. Ages 4 to 17 Coed from $240/week View sessions	Day, Overnight Coed	240	4-17	0	Montreal, Quebec, Vancouver, British Columbia, West Vancouver, British Columbia
featured Camp Mini-Yo-We Huntsville Traditional (multi activity) Day, Overnight Camp Mini-Yo-We is a traditional, Christian overnight camp offering amazing activities, innovative programs, dedicated staff and a safe place for campers to stretch and grow. Ages 5 to 17 Coed, Girls, Boys from $720/week View sessions	Day, Overnight Coed, Girls, Boys	720	5-17	1	Huntsville, Ontario
featured Camp Nominingue Mont-Tremblant Traditional (multi activity) Overnight, family An English boys' camp in Quebec, Nominingue offers the ultimate outdoor experience: living in a tent with the opportunity of going on wilderness canoe trips. It is the place where your summer adventure begins! Ages 7 to 16 Boys from $765/week View sessions	Overnight, family Boys	765	7-16	2	Mont-Tremblant, Quebec
featured Base de Plein Air Jean-Jeune Laurentians Education: FSL Day, Overnight, family Learn and practice your french while playing with our experienced bilingual staff. ALL PROGRAMS ARE HELD IN FRENCH. Have a blast at our summer camp while being in the outdoors. Ages 6 to 16 Coed from $50/week View sessions	Day, Overnight, family Coed	50	6-16	3	Laurentians, Québec
featured Camp Muskoka Bracebridge Traditional (multi activity) Overnight Boost your camper's self-confidence in a fun, safe & supportive community. Great staff, delicious food, comfy modern lodging and a variety of over 50 activities to choose from! Ages 6 to 16 Coed from $1,095/week View sessions	Overnight Coed	1095	6-16	4	Bracebridge, Ontario
featured InterVarsity Pioneer Camp Ontario Huntsville Traditional (multi activity) Overnight, family An award winning Christian summer camp in Muskoka for ages five to 17 featuring dozens of awesome activities, teen programs in leadership development and wilderness adventure & unforgettable experiences for every camper! Ages 5 to 17 Coed, Girls, Boys from $460/week View sessions	Overnight, family Coed, Girls, Boys	460	5-17	5	Huntsville, Ontario
featured InterVarsity Circle Square Ranch Halkirk Halkirk Traditional (multi activity) Overnight Circle Square Ranch is a children's summer camp providing adventure filled camp experiences. One of nine Inter-Varsity Camps across Canada, our programs include horsemanship, climbing, biking, swimming and so much more! Ages 6 to 17 Coed, Girls, Boys from $410/week View sessions	Overnight Coed, Girls, Boys	410	6-17	6	Halkirk, Alberta
featured Kandalore Minden Traditional (multi activity) Overnight, family Kandalore is the finest traditional summer camp in Canada, providing the best of both canoe tripping and in-camp activities. Specialized leadership programs for 16 and 17 year olds. Ages 6 to 16 Coed from $2,585/2 weeks View sessions	Overnight, family Coed	2585	6-16	7	Minden, Ontario
featured ESL Summer Camp at Pickering College Newmarket ESL Overnight An exciting 4-week Summer Camp for International students aged 12-18 who want to learn and improve on the English Language. 110 hrs of ESL classroom instruction + Outdoor Adventure Trip. Includes TOEFL Junior Assessment. Ages 12 to 18 Coed from $5,600/month View sessions	Overnight Coed	5600	12-18	8	Newmarket, Ontario
featured Muskoka Woods Rosseau Traditional (multi activity) Overnight Muskoka Woods is a Christian youth development organization that offers a fun, safe and welcoming environment for all youth. Our staff share a common desire to help young people realize their full potential. Ages 6 to 16 Coed from $999/week View sessions	Overnight Coed	999	6-16	9	Rosseau, Ontario
featured InterVarsity Pioneer Camp Pacific Thetis Island; Vancouver Traditional (multi activity) Overnight One of nine Inter-Varsity Camps, Pioneer Pacific offers Christian summer camp and leadership programs for kids from 7-18, and includes a wide range of activities such as sailing, archery, kayaking and more. Ages 7 to 18 Coed, Girls from $275/week View sessions	Overnight Coed, Girls	275	7-18	10	Thetis Island, British Columbia, Vancouver, BC
featured Teen Ranch Caledon Traditional (multi activity) Day, Overnight Just an hour from the GTA, a traditional, Christian summer camp & year round retreat facility, specializing in developing youth through horse, hockey, adventure, bmx, soccer, figure skate, volleyball, WHAM & day camps. Ages 5 to 18 Coed from $320/week View sessions	Day, Overnight Coed	320	5-18	11	Caledon, Ontario
featured Camp Can-Aqua Haliburton Highlands; Oakville; Ottawa Traditional (multi activity) Overnight, family A traditional camp with diverse programming & exceptional instruction, we believe in teaching kids compromise, patients & empathy. Fun is a given. Through thoughtful & individualized programming, our campers thrive here. Ages 5 to 17 Coed from $1,950/2 weeks View sessions	Overnight, family Coed	1950	5-17	12	Haliburton Highlands, Ontario, Oakville, Ontario, Ottawa, Ontario
featured InterVarsity Circle Square Ranch Big Clear Lake Hamilton; Huntsville; Land O' Lakes Tourist Region Traditional (multi activity) Overnight, family Circle Square Ranch is a life changing Christian summer camp for kids and teens ages 6-17. We offer a wide range of activities including horseback riding, water sports and ropes. Your summer adventure starts here! Ages 6 to 17 Coed, Girls, Boys from $399/week View sessions	Overnight, family Coed, Girls, Boys	399	6-17	13	Hamilton, , Huntsville, Ontario, Land O' Lakes Tourist Region, Ontario
featured Camp Pathfinder Algonquin Park Traditional (multi activity) Overnight, family Est. 1914. A traditional boys' summer camp on a wooded island in the heart of Algonquin. Full in-camp program. Wilderness canoe trips, water and land sports, ropes, ecology. A spectacular setting and exceptional staff. Ages 7 to 16 Boys from $1,200/week View sessions	Overnight, family Boys	1200	7-16	14	Algonquin Park, Ontario
featured YMCA Summer Day Camps St James Town, Toronto; Oshawa; Roncesvalles Village, Toronto; Toronto Islands, Toronto; Pickering Traditional (multi activity) Day YMCA of Greater Toronto operates 55 Day Camps across the GTA. With over 60 programs, we are sure to have a program that meets the interests of your child! Busing & extended hours are available at many of our locations! Ages 4 to 16 Coed from $245/week View sessions	Day Coed	245	4-16	15	St James Town, Toronto, Ontario, Oshawa, Ontario, Roncesvalles Village, Toronto, Ontario, Toronto Islands, Toronto, Ontario, Pickering, Ontario
featured Onondaga Camp Minden Traditional (multi activity) Overnight For more than 100 years Onondaga Camp has provided an inclusive environment where young people can play, explore, achieve and grow. Offering over 30 different activities, there is something for everyone! Ages 6 to 16 Coed from $1,500/week View sessions	Overnight Coed	1500	6-16	16	Minden, Ontario
featured Frontier Trails Camp & Outdoor Education Centre Ottawa; Eganville Traditional (multi activity) Day, Overnight Adventure Begins at Summer camp! Day and overnight programs and many activities including horseback riding,ESL, paintball, archery, whitewater rafting and more. Offering Awesome memories to campers from Ottawa to China. Ages 4 to 16 Coed from $680/week View sessions	Day, Overnight Coed	680	4-16	17	Ottawa, Ontario, Eganville, Ontario
featured Encounters with Canada Ottawa Education (multi) Overnight A leadership program, where teens develop civic leadership skills, learn about Canadian institutions, meet famous and accomplished Canadians, and explore exciting career options Ages 14 to 17 Coed from $750/week View sessions	Overnight Coed	750	14-17	18	Ottawa, Ontario
Bishop's College School Summer Language Camp Sherbrooke Traditional (multi activity) Overnight Offers many sports summer camp activities along with ESL and FSL integration. Activities include golf, horseback riding and much more. Ages 11 to 16 Coed from $4,300/month View sessions	Overnight Coed	4300	11-16	19	Sherbrooke, Quebec
Camp Crossroads Gravenhurst Traditional (multi activity) Day, Overnight, family A traditional camp experience in a fresh and dynamic way. Our core Christian teaching, creative staff, excellent food and exciting recreational programs inspire kids and keep them coming back year after year. Ages 8 to 17 Coed from $570/week View sessions	Day, Overnight, family Coed	570	8-17	20	Gravenhurst, Ontario
Lone Prairie Camp Ferintosh Traditional (multi activity) Overnight, family Offers onsite and offsite (hiking and backpacking) camping for ages 6 to 17, along with a weekend family camp. Ages 5 to 99 Coed from $130/week View sessions	Overnight, family Coed	130	5-99	21	Ferintosh, Alberta
Camp Wabikon Temagami Traditional (multi activity) Overnight An experience kids love. A family parents trust. Wabikon is sleepover camp for boys and girls ages 6-17. Campers from around the world feel like part of the family and enjoy activities on a challenge-by-choice basis. Ages 6 to 17 Coed from $1,075/week View sessions	Overnight Coed	1075	6-17	22	Temagami, Ontario
Fraser Lake Camp Bancroft Traditional (multi activity) Overnight We are a not-for-profit overnight camp on a private 260 acre waterfront property. We offer kayaking, rock climbing, arts and crafts, new lodging cabins, and most importantly a safe, supportive inclusive environment. Ages 8 to 16 Coed from $678/week View sessions	Overnight Coed	678	8-16	23	Bancroft, Ontario
Camp Tamakwa Algonquin Park Traditional (multi activity) Overnight, family With an incredibly diversified program, campers develop important life skills, build self-confidence, foster lifelong friendships and return home with an enriched outlook - that there is life and fun without technology! Ages 7 to 16 Coed from $1,300/week View sessions	Overnight, family Coed	1300	7-16	24	Algonquin Park, Ontario
Lakefield Camp International Lakefield Traditional (multi activity) Overnight Lakefield Camp is a traditional Canadian overnight summer camp that offers various outdoor & indoor land/water sports & activities, from sailing to theater arts, a complete ropes course, language classes & so much more! Ages 9 to 17 Coed from $1,400/week View sessions	Overnight Coed	1400	9-17	25	Lakefield, Ontario
YMCA of Greater Vancouver Vancouver; Gibsons Traditional (multi activity) Day, Overnight, family There’s something about camp that brings out the best in us. Whether it’s sailing, hiking or uncovering leadership potential, YMCA's spring and summer camps provide children ages 5-17 with a memorable experience. Ages 5 to 17 Coed from $139/session View sessions	Day, Overnight, family Coed	139	5-17	26	Vancouver, British Columbia, Gibsons, British Columbia
Camp Edphy International Canada Val-Morin Traditional (multi activity) Day, Overnight An international summer camp offering quality language and sports camps for children aged 4 to 17. Come and discover a multitude of sports and activities for an unforgettable summer stay. Ages 4 to 17 Coed from $439/week View sessions	Day, Overnight Coed	439	4-17	27	Val-Morin, Quebec
Camp Tapawingo, YWCA Parry Sound Traditional (multi activity) Overnight An all girls summer camp located on Georgian Bay, operated by YWCA Toronto. Camp “Tap” focuses on empowering and supporting a diverse group of girls through a broad range of arts and outdoor activities. Ages 6 to 15 Girls from $686/week View sessions	Overnight Girls	686	6-15	28	Parry Sound, Ontario
Ranch Massawippi Roxton Pond Sport: Horseback Riding/Equestrian Day, Overnight A very unique camp since we are specialized as a horseback riding camp and we offer a variety of outdoor activities at the same time. Our 40 ponies and school horses makes us since 55 years a well renown camp in Quebec Ages 7 to 16 Coed from $855/week View sessions	Day, Overnight Coed	855	7-16	29	Roxton Pond, Quebec
Outward Bound Canada Kananaskis; Vancouver Island; Throughout Canada; Grand Manan; Algonquin Park Adventure: Wilderness Out-tripping Day, Overnight, family Est 1969. Inspiring, challenging journeys of self-discovery in the outdoors. Join an authentic, transformational adventure to see Canada at its finest, reach beyond your own boundaries, and tap in to your true potential. Ages 12 to 99 Coed, Girls, Boys from $779/week View sessions	Day, Overnight, family Coed, Girls, Boys	779	12-99	30	Kananaskis, Alberta, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Throughout Canada, Ontario, Grand Manan, New Brunswick, Algonquin Park, Ontario
Camp Kawartha Peterborough; Lakefield Traditional (multi activity) Day, Overnight Traditional summer camp fostering self-esteem, leadership & environmental stewardship. Campers are encouraged to be creative, in touch with nature & be themselves in a non-competitive environment. Ages 4 to 17 Coed from $245/week View sessions	Day, Overnight Coed	245	4-17	31	Peterborough, , Lakefield, Ontario
Camp Tournesol Ontario (14) Education: FSL Day, Overnight Day camps and overnight programs in Ontario where kids aged 4 to 14 have fun in French. Grouped by age and skill levels, campers participate in games, sports, crafts, language development, water day and much more. Ages 4 to 16 Coed from $310/week View sessions	Day, Overnight Coed	310	4-16	32	Bloor West Village, Toronto, Forest Hill, Toronto, Trinity Bellwoods, Toronto, Oakville, Danforth Village, Toronto, Aurora, Richmond Hill, Markham, Vaughan, York Mills, Toronto, Mississauga
Niagara Christian Collegiate Fort Erie Traditional (multi activity) Day, Overnight Give your child a fun-filled learning adventure at any of NCC's Summer Camps. Or get a head start on your studies during our August Credit Program! Ages 11 to 17 Coed from $3,550/session View sessions	Day, Overnight Coed	3550	11-17	33	Fort Erie, Ontario
Camp Wenonah Bracebridge Traditional (multi activity) Overnight An overnight Summer Camp in beautiful Muskoka, with activities ranging from archery to sailing to tennis, along with leadership focus and more. Ages 5 to 17 Coed from $915/week View sessions	Overnight Coed	915	5-17	34	Bracebridge, Ontario
Camp Ak-O-Mak Parry Sound Sport (multi) Overnight A traditional summer camp with over 26 sports and camp activities, including swimming, tennis, canoeing, biking and more. Ages 7 to 16 Girls from $900/week View sessions	Overnight Girls	900	7-16	35	Parry Sound, Ontario
Willowgrove Day Camp Whitchurch - Stouffville Traditional (multi activity) Day Located on a private 100 acre farm property that includes a forest, pond, clean running creek, sports fields, play grounds, in-ground swimming pools, wall climbing gym, animal barn, apple orchard , corn maze and more. Ages 4 to 15 Coed from $320/week View sessions	Day Coed	320	4-15	36	Whitchurch - Stouffville, Ontario
YMCA of Southwestern Ontario Overnight Camps London; Leamington; Port Severn Traditional (multi activity) Overnight, family The YMCA of Southwestern Ontario offers two amazing overnight camps for campers aged 5-16 - YMCA Camp Queen Elizabeth (CQE) in Georgian Bay Islands National Park and YMCA Camp Henry in Point Pelee National Park. Ages 5 to 16 Coed from $530/session View sessions	Overnight, family Coed	530	5-16	37	London, Ontario, Leamington, Ontario, Port Severn, Ontario
Lovell International Camps International Traditional (multi activity) Day, Overnight Canadian run camp in the Swiss Alps. Offering a host of sports and activities including: Language, Skiing, Tennis, Golf, Horse Riding, Hiking, Mountain Biking, River Rafting, Cultural Excursions & Overnight Expeditions. Ages 6 to 18 Coed from $3,800/3 weeks View sessions	Day, Overnight Coed	3800	6-18	38	International, ---------------, International,
Camp Celtic Bruce Peninsula Traditional (multi activity) Overnight Situated on Ontario's Bruce Peninsula, near Lions Head, this traditional overnight summer camp features specialized instruction in land &water sports, fine arts, performing arts, out-tripping, and nature activities. Ages 6 to 18 Coed from $199/session View sessions	Overnight Coed	199	6-18	39	Bruce Peninsula, Ontario

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