Silver & Stone: A Historical Canoe Tour with Parks Canada

Paddle through history by Voyageur Canoe with Parks Canada on the majestic waters of Lake Superior NMCA. Encircling the community of Silver Islet, hear the story of the rise and fall of the world's richest silver mine, feel the power of the expansive water and landforms, and uncover Lake Superior’s beauty and enduring value.

Details

• Passenger must be able to remain seated for up to 2 hours.
• Passenger must be able to paddle for a significant portion of the program duration (exceptions may be made, but must be balanced with overall ability of crew to power the canoe)
• Passenger must be able to board the canoe unassisted
• Passengers must be able to properly wear an approved PFD
• Participants weighing less than 22.5 kg / 50 lbs are not permitted due to PFD limitations 

Cancellations: If reservations are cancelled within 72 hours of departure, 50% of the fees will be refunded.

Safety of visitors is our highest priority. Parks Canada will cancel the trip in the event of bad weather or other safety concerns and will endeavour to notify you of cancellations as far in advance as possible. All fees will be refunded if Parks Canada cancels the trip.

Directions: The entrance to the Marie Louise Lake Campground can be reached by taking Highway 17 to the Pass Lake Road / ON-587 S, which is located 45 km East of Thunder Bay. Proceed along road ON-587 S for 34 kms until you reach the Marie Louise Lake Campground entrance. Latitude: 48.360165 Longitude: -88.798065

NOTE: There is no cell phone service once you leave Highway 17.

Languages: French programs are available upon request

Reservations: Reservations must be made at least 48 hours in advance

Call:       807-887-5467 or

Email:    amnclacsuperieur-lakesuperiornmca@pc.gc.ca

Please provide the following:

1. Name, phone number and email address
2. Names of all participants in your group
   
3. Preferred date
4. Desired Language (French or English)

Disclaimer of Risk: There are inherent risks in paddling activities. These may include injury and drowning. Injury caused by strain, overexertion and fatigue are also possible. Hypothermia and heat exhaustion caused by environmental factors may also be experienced. There may also be unusual weather conditions, as the force of wind and waves on Lake Superior can exceed conditions found on other lakes.

There are inherent risks in motor vehicle travel. These may include injury or death as a result of a collision or an accident. Illness caused by infectious disease or inhalation of fumes are also possible. Discomfort or fatigue caused by vibration or ergonomic issues may also be experienced.

Lake Superior National Marine Conservation Area has done its best to mitigate these risks by training, certification, safe work policies, and safety planning. However, it is up to visitors to determine whether they accept the risks associated with this activity and proceed with participating in this activity.

By participating in the activity beyond this point, the participant willingly assumes and accepts all risks. Participants of this activity do so entirely at their own risk, and the Parks Canada Agency accepts no liability for any injury, death or losses, however caused, to anyone participating in the activity.