Silver & Stone: A Historical Canoe Tour with Parks Canada

Lake Superior National Marine Conservation Area

Paddle through history by Voyageur Canoe with Parks Canada and Such A Nice Day (S.A.N.D.) Adventures on the majestic waters of Lake Superior NMCA. Encircling the community of Silver Islet, hear the story of the rise and fall of the world's richest silver mine, feel the power of the expansive water and landforms, and uncover Lake Superior’s beauty and enduring value.

2026 Dates:
(Weather permitting)

Sundays from July 12 to August 30, 2026
Other dates may be possible – contact us to discuss

Start Time:

10:30 am

Duration:

1.5 - 2 hours

Location: 

Silver Islet
Price:

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Languages:

Available in English and French

Details

Participants must:

  • be able to remain seated for up to 2 hours.
  • be able to paddle for a significant portion of the program duration (exceptions may be made, but must be balanced with overall ability of crew to power the canoe)
  • be able to board the canoe unassisted
  • weigh at least 22.5 kg / 50 lbs to properly wear an approved PFD

Registration: Advanced booking and pre-payment are required. Drop-ins accepted if space permits.

Ways to Book:
Online: Book Now or
Call: 807-887-5467 or
Email: amnclacsuperieur-lakesuperiornmca@pc.gc.ca

Advanced Bookings:

Please contact us at least 48 hours in advance and provide us with the following:
• Your name, phone number and email address
• Total number of participants
• Preferred date and time
• Desired Language (French or English)

Note: You will be contacted to confirm your booking. If you haven’t heard from us at least a day before your desired date/time, please call us.

Safety is our highest priority. Parks Canada will cancel the trip in the event of bad weather or other safety concerns.

NOTE: There is no cell phone service once you leave Highway 17.

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