A four-day instructional sea kayaking journey along Georgian Bay's Saugeen Peninsula, based out of Cape Croker Park. Kayak Ontario leads paddling instruction, and our Anishinaabe and local partners offer cultural and ecological programming.
This is a small-group experience for paddlers seeking a mix of coastal paddling, learning, and Anishinaabe-led experiences, offered in collaboration with Kayak Ontario.
Neyaashiinigmiing, situated on the Saugeen (Bruce) Peninsula along Georgian Bay, features a remarkable combination of sheltered coastlines, exposed bluffs, rich ecology, and deep cultural significance. This instructional tour is designed to allow ample time for a variety of on-water and land-based experiences, all guided by those with intimate knowledge of the area.
Trip Highlights
Small Groups
A maximum of 8 participants ensures a calm, supportive learning environment.
Anishinaabe Cultural Experiences
Land-based experiences are led by Anishinaabe and local guides and include a welcoming drum-in and opening ceremony, time on the water in a traditional Big Canoe, a guided hike exploring ecology and geology, an evening dark-sky astronomy session, and a campfire gathering with an Elder. A closing moment or departure gathering may also be offered.
Coastal Sea Kayaking
Explore the Cape Croker shoreline through full and half-day paddles, focusing on navigation, reading conditions, efficient movement, and group travel.
Comfortable Basecamp
Stay three nights on tent platforms with cots and canvas tents provided.
What's Included
- Kayak Ontario-led sea kayaking instruction and guiding
- Three nights' accommodation in canvas tents on tent platforms (double occupancy)
- Catered dinners and select lunches as outlined
- Anishinaabe-led welcome and cultural programming
- Guided hike and dark skies experience from local guides
- Use of communal camp areas and fire pit
- Trip planning support and pre-trip communication
What to Bring
- Transportation to and from Cape Croker
- Personal paddling clothing and footwear
- Snacks and personal items
- Kayak and drysuit (rentals available)
Our Partners
This instructional tour is offered in partnership with Kayak Ontario and Anishinaabe Cultural Experiences at Cape Croker Park, EcoAdventures and the Bruce Peninsula Biosphere Association (BPBA).
$1,395/per person
Bookings are made directly with Kayak Ontario:
https://www.kayak-ontario.com/products/saugeen-sojourn-instructional-tour

