Wabakimi Fishing & Canoeing Outfitters

09/03/2026

Thank you Natural World for your amazing ability to regenerate after fire.
Thank you staff and friends for helping Wabakimi Outfitters to “rise from the ashes” - and we mean that literally!

07/17/2026

Forest fires have ravaged Northwestern Ontario, including Wabakimi Provincial Park. The Wabakimi Outfitters team is relieved that all of our clients and staff were evacuated safely, due in large part to the tireless efforts of Michael Hyer and Lindsey David. Now we can begin to regroup, replan, and recover from the loss of the Wabakimi Lodge and Shawanabis Lake Outpost.

Our thanks and gratitude to Whitesand First Nation for issuing the evacuation notice and contacting our Lodge staff! Tom, Kassandra, and Tanner did a great job of helping some customers get on the road, then pulling things together and getting on the road south at midnight! Thank you to the amazing floatplane and helicopter pilots who risked their safety to rescue others. This undoubtedly saved precious lives.

Our hearts go out to the community of Collins, all of the evacuees from Armstrong, Whitesand First Nation, Gull Bay First Nation, Whitewater Lake First Nation, our friends, neighbours, and colleagues who have lost their homes and businesses.

Bruce started his outpost on Shawanabis Lake 50 years ago, then joined forces with Margaret 30 years ago to build the Wabakimi Lodge on Mattice Lake. Their contributions to the Park, conservation, wildlife (especially caribou), and the experiences of countless paddlers, fisherpeople, and nature lovers, are immeasurable.

Understandably, trips planned for July have been postponed. We have had a bit of rain and are hoping for more. We will provide more information and updates soon.

Thank you for the hundreds of emails, phone calls, and texts showing your care and support. We sincerely appreciate it. Stay tuned!

05/15/2026

New outdoor kitchen, Ready to serve you!

03/25/2026

If you want real wildlife encounters, come see us and venture into Wabakimi’s backcountry. It never disappoints. 🛶🐾

03/19/2026

Only a few months until this becomes reality again. Reach out to book your dream backcountry canoe adventure this summer🛶🌲

03/17/2026

Paddle Wabakimi with Joe Robinet 🛶🌲

Two new guided adventures are coming your way in 2026!

Trip #1 – Easy | 5 Nights / 6 Days
Fly into Shawanabis Lake and paddle through waterfalls, small rapids, and prime walleye & pike fishing. Spend an extra night at a standout campsite and learn backcountry skills from Joe. Finish with a sauna and cold drink at the lodge.

Trip #2 – Challenging | 8 Nights / 9 Days
Fly deep into Burntrock Lake and journey across lakes and rivers, camping beside rapids and falls. Incredible fishing, remote wilderness, and a strong chance of spotting moose or caribou. Train-out finish back to the lodge for a well-earned relaxed evening in good company.

📍 Start/End: Armstrong, ON
DM for rates + details

03/13/2026

2026 Women's Wilderness Canoe trip🛶

Join guides Liz Woodside and Maya Bishop for a 5-night / 6-day guided canoe trip in the beautiful boreal forest. Designed for women who want to build canoe skills, gain backcountry confidence, unplug, and reconnect with nature.

📅 Aug 17–22, 2026
• Dinner & overnight at Wabakimi Lodge
• Take the VIA Rail train to Shawanabis Lake
• Paddle the scenic Lookout River to Tamarack Lake
• Return to the lodge by shuttle

Includes:
• 1 night at the lodge
• All meals & snacks
• Canoes, paddles, PFDs
• Group camping gear
• Shuttle & VIA Rail transport

✨ LGBTQ+ inclusive

Liz and Maya are experienced wilderness guides who love sharing the backcountry and creating a welcoming space for women to learn, explore, and reconnect with the land.

📩 DM or contact us to start your Wabakimi adventure!

02/25/2026

Wabakimi Fishing & Canoeing Outfitters connects anglers and paddlers with one of Ontario’s most expansive wilderness destinations.

Wabakimi Fishing & Canoeing Outfitters invites you to immerse yourself in the untamed beauty of Wabakimi Wilderness Park.

02/19/2026

Visit Margaret, Michael, and Simon at The Outdoor Adventure Show in Toronto, Ontario this weekend February 20-22, 2026!
Check out Michael’s presentations on Friday at 11:15am and Saturday at 4:30pm on the Adventures in Paddling stage.
Use Promo Code: PADDLETO26 online to receive $2 off regular admission.

01/22/2026

Visit us at the Hamilton Adventure Expo this weekend! January 24-25, 2026