Up the Oxtongue: A Wilderness Paddle

Please note the only way to register for this adventure is on our website.

Join us for this gorgeous 16 km paddle up the Oxtongue River to the base of Ragged Falls.

The Oxtongue River is a major waterway that flows out of Algonquin Park, and if you follow it upstream by canoe, it'll take you right to the base of Ragged Falls: one of the most powerful waterfalls in the Muskoka watershed. Tom Thomson and the Group of Seven, struck by its natural beauty, paddled and painted these same shores. You'll soon see why.

We launch from Algonquin Outfitters on Oxtongue Lake and paddle roughly 8 km northeast through open lake water before the shoreline closes in and the river takes over. The current is gentle enough that the upstream paddle feels easy. The downstream return feels even easier. The round trip is about 16 km, with time at the falls included for lunch and swimming.

When you arrive, you can take in the falls from the water, then pull your canoe up and hike 300 meters to the top. The view from the rocks above is worth every stroke it took to get there. Back at the bottom, the pool at the base of the falls is one of the better swimming holes in the area.

No canoe experience required. If you can hold a paddle, you can do this trip.

This trip includes canoe rentals, PFDs, paddles and safety kits.

Highlights
Algonquin Exploration: The Oxtongue flows straight out of Algonquin Park, with this paddle taking you right to its edge.
Ragged Falls: The first major waterfall in the Muskoka watershed. View it from the water or hike 300 meters to the top and stand on the rocks while the river rushes around you
Stunning Summer Scenery: Forested riverbanks, open water, and the kind of quiet you only get when the only sound is your paddle

Event cost: $100+HST (for explorer members) - $60 optional transport available.
Register here.

About Wilderness Union
Wilderness Union is deliberate about building an outdoors community that connects you to the life-changing magic of the outdoors and helps you find your people.

Members range from 20-40 years old. The group is a mix of GTA locals and newcomers to Toronto from within Canada and abroad.

Attendance numbers on Meetup don't reflect our actual event attendance - we typically have 15-20 community members at each event. Large enough that there's someone new to meet but small enough that it's not overwhelming!

Learn more at our website www.wildernessunion.com