July 10 - July 13

Pierce Brosnan, starring in the 1999 movie Grey Owl, has breathed new life into a 70 year-old wilderness legend. Discover more of the Grey Owl story on this canoe journey to his log cabin haunt in the back country of Prince Albert National Park.

Paddle in Grey Owl's path across Kingsmere Lake, and hike the boreal forest trail to "Beaver Lodge" where he lived with his famous pet beavers, Rawhide and Jelly Roll. En route, heritage interpreters will help unravel the myth and the mystery surrounding Canada's most celebrated conservationist.

The Quest for Grey Owl program is offered in accordance with new ecotourism accreditation guidelines for the Province of Saskatchewan. A portion of the tour proceeds is dedicated to the Kingsmere River and Lake Restoration Project in keeping with Grey Owl's spirit of conservation.

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family

A northern canoe trip designed especially for young paddlers.

A tranquil lake and a placid winding river complete with beaver, otters, moose, bald eagles and countless loons, are the venue for this family trip. Hiking trails connect to our wilderness campsite to allow for a variety of off-water activities. Children under 12 get 50% off the package price.

Family voyageurs on the Spruce River
Prince Albert National Park.

loon magic

You'll discover birdlife-a-plenty on this tour -
and a lot of larger wildlife too! Our venue in the remote backcountry of Prince Albert National Park is a placid river meandering through an old glacial valley. On the forested uplands, free roaming bison graze patches of rare fescue prairie. It is a veritable wildlife paradise!

loon magic

Join nature writer Candace Savage on an easy-going trip down the peaceful Spruce River and into the quiet National Park portion of Anglin Lake. Enjoy the wildlife and valley scenery while paddling the meandering river. Then, on the lake, reputed to have one of the highest loon densities in Saskatchewan, learn about this enchanting symbol of the Canadian wilderness. Loon song and dance, loon lore, and a little loon-acy will all be part of the learning experience! A relaxing trip suitable for people of all ages.

autumn equinox

Sept. 20 - 21 

Experience the changing of the seasons in the picturesque and rarely-travelled Bladebone wilderness of Prince Albert National Park's west side. Marvel at the vistas of gold and orange forests as you travel through the quiet, protected lakes and easy portages. Feel the crispness in the air, savour the smells of the fall forest and listen for moose calling and elk bugling in the rut. Expert ethnobotanist Anna Leighton will be on board to unravel the mysteries of autumn, including how plants, animals and traditional peoples prepare for the approaching winter. A sensational time of year to be out, and no bugs to boot!