None at all. Most of our guests have never sat in a canoe before their first Driftwood trip. Your guide provides all instruction on day one — forward stroke, turning, reading water, setting up camp. You'll be comfortable and capable within a few hours. No experience necessary for any of our trips.

Everything except your personal clothing and toiletries. We provide canoes, paddles, and life jackets; tents, tarps, sleeping pads, and sleeping bags; all meals with a menu tailored to your dietary needs, a water purifying system, and all cooking equipment. Safety gear includes an emergency communication device, compass, and a fully stocked first aid kit. All guides are WFR certified and National Lifeguards. We'll email you a packing list after booking.

Our Base Camp is located on Kawawaymog Lake at Access Point #1, in the North-West corner of Algonquin Park, Ontario. Trips depart and return here. It's approximately 3.5 hours north of Toronto.

Start with a free exploration call — 15 minutes with our adventure specialists. We'll cover trip hopes, group dynamic, timing, and answer every question. A 30% non-refundable deposit then secures your dates, with the balance due 90 days before departure.

Yes — our private family trips are specifically designed around your youngest paddler. Routes, distances, and difficulty are all tailored to your family's ages and abilities. Kids as young as one are welcome. Every guide is a certified National Lifeguard and Wilderness First Responder. Safety is our top priority.

Algonquin Park is one of the best places in Ontario to spot moose, beaver, loon, osprey, deer, and occasionally black bear from a safe distance on the water. Sunrise paddles are especially good for moose sightings — we build these into many of our trips.