2-Day Kejimkujik Canoe Trip: Backcountry camping for families

Two days of paddling, campfire meals and stargazing on a backcountry lake

A 2-day guided canoe trip in Kejimkujik National Park designed for families and first-time paddlers, with minimal portaging and plenty of time at camp. You paddle to a backcountry campsite on day one, set up camp and cook dinner over a fire. On day two you explore the lake at a relaxed pace before paddling back by early afternoon. All camping equipment, meals and canoeing gear are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Arrival and canoe to campsite

• Arrive at Whynot Adventure
• Meet guide and group
• Have lunch
• Paddle canoe to campsite
• Set up camp
• Prepare campfire dinner
• Enjoy evening meal
• Watch sunset and stars

Day 2: Breakfast, explore, and return

• Have french press coffee
• Eat hot campfire breakfast
• Break down and pack camp
• Re-pack canoes
• Explore the lake
• Have lunch on shore
• Paddle back to Whynot Adventure

The experience

The trip starts at Jake's Landing, where you meet your guide and repack your belongings into waterproof bags before paddling out into the wilderness. The route has minimal to no portaging, so you spend most of your time on the water and at camp rather than carrying canoes overland. On the paddle to your campsite, you might swim from the canoe flotilla on hot days or rest under old-growth hemlock trees. Once you arrive, you set up your tent, prepare a campfire dinner and settle in to watch the sunset and night sky.

Day two begins with french press coffee and a hot breakfast cooked over the campfire. After breaking down camp and packing the canoes, you explore the lake at an easy pace and eat lunch on the shore before paddling back to Jake's Landing by around 2pm. The focus throughout is on time spent relaxing at camp rather than pushing hard on the water, which is why this trip works well for families with children under 10, anyone new to paddling or anyone who wants an adventure without a heavy commitment.

What’s included

• Fully guided canoe adventure.
• tent, sleeping bag and all camping equipment.
• life jacket and canoeing gear.
• lunch on day one.
• dinner and breakfast.
• campfire meals prepared at camp.
• private outhouse at the campsite.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 11:00

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (19 to 69 years) · Senior (70 to 89 years) · Youth (11 to 18 years) · Child (5 to 10 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupUp to 5

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 6 days before the start.Between 2 and 6 days before the start, 50% refund.After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Paid on siteCA$ 6.50

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortPets welcomeNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Whynot Adventure Outfitters

Is this one for you?The pace is easy and the days are short, so you spend most of your time at camp rather than paddling hard: ideal if you're traveling with young children or want an adventure without a heavy physical commitment. The 2-day length fits families and first-time paddlers who want a real backcountry night without the multi-day slog.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (11 to 18 years); Child (5 to 10 years). Children under 5 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 6 days before the start.

What do I need to bring on the 2-day Kejimkujik canoe trip?

Personal clothing, toiletries and a pillow are your responsibility. Everything else (tent, sleeping bag, life jacket, canoe and paddles) is provided. The operator asks that you advise any dietary requirements when you book.

Is this canoe trip suitable if I've never paddled before?

Yes. No experience is necessary, and the minimal portaging means you stay in the canoe or at camp rather than hiking with heavy loads. The guide leads the whole group, and the pace is relaxed.

Where do we sleep on the 2-day trip?

You camp in tents in Kejimkujik's backcountry on the shore of the lake where you paddle. The operator provides the tent and all camping equipment except your pillow.

What's included in the meals?

Lunch on day one, dinner and breakfast on day two are all provided and cooked at camp or on the shore. You'll eat french press coffee and a hot breakfast over the campfire on the morning you leave.