Our Operation

what we do (all the things), where we are, why we are here in Pickle

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What We Offer...

• top rate equipment for full or partial outfitting from Ostrom packs to Nova Craft Canoes.
• instructional, specialty, exploratory, scheduled and custom trips.
• whitewater safety and orientation courses for all guests.
• sales of topographic maps (licenced dealer).
• extensive trip planning to meet individual needs, experience and ability.
• customized and exclusive charter air services.
• certified Canoe Tripping Instructor certification from the Canadian and Ontario Recreational Canoeing Association (CRCA/ORCA). guides trained in first aid with demonstrated excellent leadership through staff training exercises (in addition to CRCA/ORCA certification).
• a quality line of Canoe Frontier clothing, native crafts and souvenirs to remember the adventure of a lifetime.

“The river moves like magic through every curve. The sheer beauty involves you and you become part of it. Campfires, starlight and deep sleeps. Paddling. Exploring. An adventure in every rapid. Your spirit soars. The only question remaining is, how soon can you experience it?”

Our Philosophy

We have come to understand that most people feel a need to immerse themselves in wilderness from time to time. Because we believe that wilderness is "medicine for the soul", our job, as a wilderness facilitator, is to assist you in discovering and accessing the personal rewards that true wilderness offers.

Discover a wilderness frontier so remote that travel remains restricted to air and water routes. Where development is rare and the local communities still speak their native language. Where all water routes connect and eventually flow north and east to the legendary Hudson and James Bay. This land, this immense and true wilderness, is the setting for all of our expeditions.

Rich in History and Culture

Travel down ancient water "highways". Native people, fur traders and European explorers all traveled these waterways for centuries. Before float planes provided access to this vast country, the canoe was the only mode of travel. Ancient community sites from 3000 BC and historic fur trade post sites from the early 1800s are located throughout the area. Today, many of the main canoe routes either pass by, begin or end in a northern community. Goods may be purchased, and services such as guided fishing trips or wildlife viewing tours are available. Arrangements should be made ahead of time. Canoe Frontier Expeditions works with a number of First Nation guiding operations. We will make arrangements for your party to experience the special tours available.

What Makes Us Unique

• Pickle Lake is located at the end of the farthest north all-weather road in Ontario.
• We offer access to all areas north of Pickle Lake, and all the way to the salt water coast of Hudson Bay.
• The rivers in the Last Frontier offer the best opportunity for whitewater paddling in North America.
• The flatwater paddling opportunities are endless, from Wabakimi to St. Raphael Wilderness area to Lake St. Joseph.
• We provide access to the worlds finest Northern Pike, Walleye and Brook Trout fishing.
• We are the only outfitters to use amphibious turbine-powered floatplanes to service our destinations with higher speed and safety standards.
• Along with Canada Direct, we can now travel most anywhere in North America to bring clients to Pickle Lake!