Your Adventure, Our Gear

Your Adventure, Our Gear

Guided Canoe Trip - Custom Date Inquiry

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Medway Lakes Canoe Trip - 3 Day

Hosting the headwaters of Nova Scotia’s two finest rivers, the Medway Lakes Wilderness Area boasts small ancient lakes, sandy summertime beaches tucked in quiet coves and pine and hemlock s...

The sun setting before a night sky.

Dark Sky Canoe Trip - 2 Day

Our first single-night canoe trip, launched in recognition of the phenomenal stargazing this area is renowned for! The interpretation and programming of this trip will focus on the night sky, and c...

Hot days on Lake Rossignol

Lake Rossignol Canoe Trip - 3 Day

Paddle with Whynot Adventure through the Tobeatic’s century old legacy of fully guided canoe tripping. Drenched in history and lore and balanced with masterful backcountry cuisine, this trip is des...

Perfect day on the water!

Frozen Ocean Canoe Trip - 3 Day

Explore Kejimkujik National Park's classic 3-day canoe adventure. This route has been traveled by many over the decades and for good reason! Comfortable campsites are connected by a system of small...

Final portage of the day.

Keji Southern Lakes Canoe Trip - 3 Day

Escape to Kejimkujik’s real solitude— in the southern lakes! Some of the national park’s finest campsites are tucked away amongst these hinterland lakes, where it’s entirely common to not see anoth...

Preparing to portage deeper into the park.

Keji Southern Lakes Canoe Trip - 4 Day

Similar to our 3-day version, but offering an added day for exploration and relaxing, this extended Keji Southern Lakes canoe trip is an excellent opportunity to see the other, less visited side of...

These waterways feel ancient; solitude thrives her

Taste of the Tobeatic Canoe Trip - 4 Day

This 4-day canoe trip was created for the adventurers out there who are looking for something a little more out of the ordinary. With the extra day we're able to push out of the park and into the m...

Picked up by a glacier long ago in some far away p

Taste of the Tobeatic Canoe Trip - 5 Day

This 5-day canoe trip was created for the adventurers out there who are looking for something a little more out of the ordinary. With the extra day we're able to push out of the park and into the m...

Was that 4 or 5 skips?

Private Canoe Trip

Explore southwest Nova Scotia's finest wilderness on your own private canoe adventure. This trip is designed to accommodate parties who wish to enjoy an exclusive trip with one of our guides. Our p...

Perfect day on the Keji Lake

Jr. Guide School 3rd Year Trip

Our Jr. Guide School 3rd Year trip is designed to be fun and stress free. We know you've worked hard to get to this point, and now it's time to put your skills to use and enjoy a 3-night/4-day guid...

Cofan Cabin! Deep in the Tobeatic

Duke of Edinburgh

All of our Duke of Edinburgh trips are designed to be fun and stress free. We know you've worked hard to get to this point, and now it's time to relax and enjoy some time outside. You're looking fo...

Mersey River Quickie Adventure

Our Mersey River Quickie Tour is a guided canoe trip up and then back down the river, starting and finishing at our HQ, Jake's Landing. These quick guided tours are perfect for those who are on a t...

16ft Polyethylene Penobscot (heavy)

16ft Canoe; Max 2 Adults +2 Youth

Our most popular boat by shear rental numbers, the 16ft Penobscot is a reliable workhorse. I would like to note that it is very heavy, and I do not recommend trying to portage this boat unless you...

17ft Polyethylene Penobscot (heavy)

17ft Canoe; Max 2 Adults + 3 Youth

This is our biggest and toughest canoe- but it sure is heavy. Take it from us, you don't want to be lugging this monster down a portage trail, unless you have a portage cart or you enjoy torture (w...

15' Prospector (heavy)

15ft Poly Canoe (Max. 2A + 1Y) - Not recommended for Backcountry

This small canoe is fine for a couple looking to get out on the lake for some afternoon adventure. This model is mildly stable and has more rocker than any of our boats and thus will 'turn on a dim...

16ft T-Formex Avalon

16ft T-Formex Avalon (Backcountry Canoe; Max. 3 persons)

Designed for canoe camping, the Avalon is extremely quick, light and easy to maneuver. Its design ensures straight tracking and allows for excellent glide between paddle strokes. This canoe is idea...

16ft T-Formex Huron (Backcountry Canoe; Max. 3 persons)

The Huron 16 is ideal for recreational canoeists who want a rugged canoe for paddling on lakes and small rivers. The Huron 16 is pulled from the same mold as the Prospecteur 16 but it's trimmed dow...

16ft Polyethylene Penobscot (heavy)

16ft Poly (Lake Canoe; Max 2A +2Y)

Our most popular boat by shear rental numbers, the 16ft Penobscot is a reliable workhorse. I would like to note that it is very heavy, and I do not recommend trying to portage this boat unless you...

17ft Polyethylene Penobscot (heavy)

17ft Poly (Lake Canoe; Max. 2A +3Y)

This is our biggest and toughest canoe- but it sure is heavy. Take it from us, you don't want to be lugging this monster down a portage trail, unless you have a portage cart or you enjoy torture (w...

14ft Fiberglass Solo Canoe (light weight)

14ft Fiberglass Canoe (Max. 1 Person)

Our smallest boat in the fleet, the Fox is strictly a solo boat. This gal has a rounded hull and will feel tippy to those who haven’t paddled much. She’s extremely responsive and is perfect for tho...

12ft T-Formex Adirondack Canoe (Max. 1 Person)

The Adirondack is our favourite solo canoe, and we're not the only ones— it’s won the BEST CANOE category in the Paddling Magazine Industry Awards! This hull was designed for those paddlers...

14ft Fiberglass Solo Canoe (light weight)

14ft Fiberglass Canoe (Max. 1 Person)

Our smallest boat in the fleet, the Fox is strictly a solo boat. This gal has a rounded hull and will feel tippy to those who haven’t paddled much. She’s extremely responsive and is perfect for tho...

12ft T-Formex Adirondack Canoe (Max. 1 Person)

The Adirondack is our favourite solo canoe, and we're not the only ones— it’s won the BEST CANOE category in the Paddling Magazine Industry Awards! This hull was designed for those paddlers...

Stand Up Paddleboard

We finally conceded to the trend (that's been around for a decade??) and added 5 stand-up paddle boards to our fleet. They're a lot more stable than you think, and remarkably fun. We find the view...

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1 Person Kayak

These little kayaks are perfect for mucking about on the river or lake. They're comfortable, and generally quite stable. The larger cockpit makes them easier to get in and out of, too. We recommend...

2 Person Kayak

This two person kayak is virtually un-tippable. I mean, in the eleven year's we've been renting these, they remain the only boat to have never tipped. Insane stability! Just like any tandem boat, y...

Kona Tanuki

Adult Bicycle

We have a good diversity of Adult bicycle sizes. All of our bicycles have disc brakes for a little more stopping power and front suspension to help smooth out the rocks and roots along the trail. C...

Whoa, thats a lot of boats!

Shuttle

Important Our shuttle service runs on a set schedule and MUST be reserved in advance. The time you select for your shuttle MUST correspond with your canoe or...

Note- image only shows 2, but you get 4!

Shuttle Blocks, Canoe

We highly recommend using these inexpensive shuttle blocks if you're starting and finishing your trip at the same place, rather than paying for a double shuttle. With the shuttle blocks you'll get...

Shuttle Blocks, Kayak

We highly recommend using these inexpensive shuttle blocks if you're starting and finishing your trip at the same place, rather than paying for a double shuttle. With the shuttle blocks you'll get...

Trail Testing Our Gear in Zion

Backpack 18L - 65L

We keep a couple of backpacking and hiking packs in our inventory for anyone looking to take on Keji's trails. All of the packs that we rent have been trail tested and are deemed comfortable. We ha...

Barrel and Harness

Barrel Canoe Pack

The barrel pack and harness is ubiquitous with canoe tripping. We use ours for packing our food- although not 'bear-proof' per se, it certainly does keep the racoons and mice munching on pine cones...

Canvas Canoe Pack 70L

Canvas Canoe Pack (70L)

Modelled after the famous Duluth Pack, but constructed to be more robust, comfortable and, in my opinion, stylish, Frost River's Grand Portage pack is the ultimate. You wouldn't expect so much comf...

Dog PFD

Protect your pup on the water. Features: D-ring leash attachmentGrab loopReflective tapeDog not included

Waterproof Bag

Dry Bag 0.7L - 30L

These roll-top dry bags have kept our gear dry for years. They're tough, and when the top is rolled and clipped they have a convenient carrying handle. We have a variety of sizes (0.7L - 30L). When...

Dry Bag Pack 70L

Dry Pack

I've been using this style of dry pack for both personal trips and professional guiding for seven seasons. It has a roll-top closure, secured with buckles and straps. This waterproof dry bag comes...

The Black Diamond Orbit Lantern

Lantern (battery operated)

These mighty little lanterns are surprisingly bright. They are just as happy being hung from a peg or line as it is sitting on a flat surface. . It is dimmable, too!

Joey Chair

Lightweight Camp Chair

Many people have pondered heaven over the years- I believe it's relaxing in a wilderness campsite with your butt parked in a comfortable camp chair. Throw in a campfire, some friends and a cold bev...

Family Mess Kit

Mess Kit (GSI Infinity)

Whether you're travelling and weren't able to bring your own, or you've arrived at the park with your family and realize you forgot your mess kit, we've got you covered. Our Personal Mess K...

Blue Poly Tarp 8x10

Poly Tarp & Rope

Yes, these are pretty standard, but also crucial should the sky decide to water the forest where you're currently camped. These are large enough to cover a picnic table or a small group of individu...

Canoe Portage Cart

Portage Cart & Straps

These are a necessary evil. We've tried a few different models and these seem to work the best. At best, folks find them unruly. At worst, they end up carrying both the canoe and cart over the trai...

Portage Yoke Pad

Portage Yoke Pad (Level Six)

Sometimes I think I'm tough and opt out of bringing one of these yoke pads along with me. I regret that decision every single time. What a difference these make! They simply strap to your canoe yok...

Pot Set

Pot Set, Lightweight

We have a few different sizes and styles. These can be used on the fire or a camp stove. Some of our sets have a non-stick coating- please only use wooden or nylon cooking utensils with these to no...

Adult Sleeping Bag

Sleeping Bag, Adult -6 degrees Celsius

These comfortable sleeping bags can really make a difference on cool nights. Rent one if you don't have one, or rent once because yours isn't warm enough. I've slept a lot of nights out over the la...

Youth Sleeping Bag

Sleeping Bag, Kids 0 degrees Celsius

These warm little sleeping bags are great! Rather than going out and spending $200 on a bag they'll grow out of in a year, just rent one instead. These bags all come with an organic cotton liner....

Therm-a-Rest ProLite Sleeping Mat

Sleeping Mat, Therm-a-Rest Prolite

This was my sleeping mat of choice for over a decade (I'm currently testing a different model- but the jury is still out). It's warm, compact when packed, quiet (yes, some mats are noisy), comforta...

Therm-a-Rest Ridge Rest Sleeping Mat

Sleeping Mat, Therm-a-rest Ridgerest

The Therm-a-Rest Ridge Rest was the first style of sleeping mat I owned. It got me through 5 seasons of tree planting. It's incredibly warm (slept on frozen ground) and very lightweight. Oh, and it...

Youth Sleeping Mat

Sleeping Mat, Kids

These sleeping mats are basically shorter versions of the full size adult ones. They offer the same amount of insulation and comfort, just in a smaller package. They will suit anyone under 4-5ft (1...

Primus Double Burner Propane Stove

Stove, Double Burner

The Primus Double Burner stove is kind of like any other double burner stove that is made with quality in mind. This stove runs on propane, and will screw directly on to the little green 1lb propan...

Primus Express Stove (fuel not included)

Stove, Pocket Rocket

Miniature, yet powerful. This little butane stove will get things hot in two shakes of a lambs tail. It threads onto your standard butane canisters (these can be purchased from us if you need). I p...

Tent, 2-Person

We chose to rent these Eureka El Capitan tents because of their durability, waterproofness and simple set-up. We continue to stand by that decision! This is a 2-person tent (best if you know each o...

Tent, 3-Person

We chose to rent these Eureka El Capitan tents because of their durability, waterproofness and simple set-up. We continue to stand by that decision! This is a 2-person tent (best if you know each o...

Tent, 4-Person

We chose to rent these Eureka El Capitan tents because of their durability, waterproofness and simple set-up. We continue to stand by that decision! This is a 2-person tent (best if you know each o...

Keji Backcountry Guide Map

Kejimkujik Backcountry Guide (Map)

This is a waterproof, tear-proof 1:50,000 topographic map of Kejimkujik National Park. This map is an invaluable resource for anyone planning a backcountry trip in the park. You will receive the mo...

4-Bailer Front

4-Bailer

This little gem meets Transport Canada regulations and comes in a convenient little package. The mesh bag holds 15m of buoyant heaving line, the buckle sports a pea-less whistle and the pouch serve...

NRS Dri-Stow Dry Bag 5L

Digging around in your dry bag for your headlamp or fresh skivvies too often means dumping everything you packed so carefully at home. Transparent NRS Dri-Stow Dry Sacks keep your everyday items sa...

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D13 - Old Town Twin Heron Tandem Kayak

Tandem Kayak includes 2 paddles. No safety kit. D13 Does not have foot pegs, which is why it is $100 less than the other kayaks. Cash or e-transfer purchases may be eligible for furth...

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D11 - Old Town Twin Heron Tandem Kayak

Tandem Kayak includes 2 paddles. No safety kit. Cash or e-transfer purchases may be eligible for further savings. Email prior to purchase for more details.All Sales Final; No Refunds...

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D1 - Old Town Twin Heron Tandem Kayak

Tandem Kayak includes 2 paddles. No safety kit. Cash or e-transfer purchases may be eligible for further savings. Email prior to purchase for more details. All Sales Final; No Refund...

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D14 - Old Town Twin Heron Tandem Kayak

Tandem Kayak includes 2 paddles. No safety kit. Cash or e-transfer purchases may be eligible for further savings. All Sales Final; No Refunds. Sold As Is, Where Is. (Really, I'm just...