Forest The Canoe - Goulais River, Ontario

Svitlana P.

Hello Ryan and Shana!
Thank you for helping us to explore beautiful Ontario! We had a great experience renting the kayaks with you guys this summer and loved our canoe fall adventure tour! This tour is the best alternative to hiking the overcrowded Robertson Cliffs and provides spectacular views with vibrant fall colours 🍁Highly recommended!
And you have cookies 🤤

Pedro C. R. S.

Had a great afternoon at Forest The Canoe with my husband and my best friend. We were welcomed by Mason, their beautiful dog. The owners Shana & Ryan have a great energy to them and made us feel welcome and safe! They were ready to give us support on everything we needed with our Kayak rental, and Shana was ready to give us advice on where to go and what to see on lake superior while out in the kayaks.
The kayaks were brand new, everything in the property is really well maintained by the owners. Overall we had a great experience and we are making plans to come back and stay either in the bunky or in the glamping tent!!

Lisa S.

We stayed for a night in the tent and I wish I could have stayed forever. On a weekend trip north we had the pleasure to stay with Ryan and Shana and their dog mason for one night. Set on the rocky shores of Lake Superior, my girlfriend and I captured the most stunning sun set. We stayed in the tent and fell asleep to the waves crashing on the shore. I felt like I was at the ocean. It made us laugh in the am when we were asked if we heard the rain… we did not, we slept that soundly. Ryan and Shana are amazing host who offer guided tours, rentals and so much more. If you are looking for a northern getaway I highly recommend Forest the Canoe.

Erika W.

What an amazing experience! Whether you are an outdoors obsessed person through and through or you are new to nature and doing activities in it, Forest the Canoe has you covered!
Not only do Shana and Ryan have a glorious property with Airbnb listings on it to enjoy the shores of Lake Superior, they also host amazing adventures!
Both the tent and bunkie are great options. The bunkie takes care of most of what you'll need for a great stay and is super cozy! The tent is sturdy, spacious and oh my, the sound of the waves just outside of it is dreamy 😍. The sunsets and stars are unreal and not to be missed.
I also did a day trip where we got in the forest bus, went for a hike and saw gorgeous fall colours. Ryan taught us so much about local trees and animals, we visited a waterfall and at least 3 awe-inspiring lookouts. The pace was great with just the right amount of breaks for water and snacks.
In the afternoon we went for a paddle and it was so relaxing! We went around most of the lake, learned a fun group chant and took many photos.
Both Ryan and Shana were so kind and considerate throughout. They made sure everyone was having a good time and learning and really just taking in the beauty that nature provided.
Can't wait to return for another stay and for more adventures with Forest the Canoe! Thank you so much 💚

sven T.

We had the pleasure of being able to open the season at the end of May with the best weather! It was a relaxed, varied, informative, fun tour! We had the four-hour canoe tour and can only recommend everyone to do it right away. We really had a lot of fun! Thank you Shana and Ryan!!! Sunny greetings from good old Germany from Imke and Sven🛶🌞🇩🇪

Daniel B.

We are so grateful we took this trip. Not only do you get up close and personal with the beauty of lake Superior, but you're led by some absolutely lovely and knowledgeable people. Ryan and Shanna are simply the best. Don't miss your chance for an adventure with Forest the Canoe!!

Nicole R.

Two weeks ago, I received an unexpected gift of a guided tour (x2) with Forest The Canoe. I accepted hesitatingly, not knowing what to expect. I have not been very active lately, so I was scared I wouldn't hold my own. Brentte and I were excited about this opportunity but deep inside, I was a little nervous. Even after paperwork was completed, I still wondered if I had made a mistake in accepting. Oh well, I decided "Nics, let's just wing this..."

Fast forward to Saturday. All my fears were allayed. The experience was a blast!! The body pains the next day were totally worth it!

We had an amazing guide, Ryan who not only ensured we experienced everything at our comfort level, but who also did all that could be done, to teach us along the way!
From the moment we were picked up; to the hike up to the Edmund Fitzgerald lookout; the delicious catered lunch from the Chicken Shack; our canoeing lesson; and all the way back to drop-off at our vehicle; we were completely enthralled at the true sense of adventure that this tour gave us.

Thank you to the person who called me two weeks ago and offered this gift! You know who you are!

If any of you out there are planning to visit this beautiful city, or any locals looking for a fun, exciting adventure, check out Forest The Canoe. I am truly glad we got the opportunity to!

Adam R.

Had a great experience using the canoe. Ryan made securing the canoe to the car easy, and is really helpful and knowledgable about the area.
Using his canoe, my mom and I were able to get some great shots of the pictographs, and even look at some that you can't see from the hiking trail.