Smoothwater Outfitters

Friendly and great service. Accommodations and amenities were really great. Definitely will be back

Warm welcome, helpful tips on canoeing, clean and comfortable accommodations and delicious hearty breakfast. So delicious!

I recently returned from a 5 day/4 night canoe trip into the environs of Lady Evelyn Lake, with eight high school classmates, some of whom I had not seen in over 35 years. We had an unforgettable trip into the wilderness, and many thanks go to Johanna, Francis and John. With their guidance, we paddled 82 km, hiked up Maple Mountain, and returned without incident. We enjoyed the breathtaking beauty of the surroundings, with sightings of bald eagles, loons, mergansers and other birds. All equipment was solid and tents/pads were as new. The food prepared and packed for us, was outstanding and we were never without enough. Delicious meals and snacks made each day pleasant regardless of the weather, which was mostly sunny and warm. The area is a canoe tripping paradise, and Smoothwater Outfitters were knowledgeable and thorough in their preparation of our trip. The lodge is warm, clean and welcoming and we had a comfortable first night there, with an excellent dinner to welcome the group. We could not have had a better time, and this is in no small part due to Smoothwater. Strongly, strongly recommend, for the classic Canadian canoe experience.

Such lovely people! The food was amazing, it was like being at a 5 star restaurant, and the hospitality was even better. Would definitely stay again!

What absolute gem this place is! I set out on a 8 day solo trip, which was my first time taking on a trip of this magnitude. Johanna and Francis made it a trip to remember! From cozy accommodations the night I arrived and a delicious breakfast to fill a lumberjack before I set out on my 8 day adventure. I was supplied with all the gear, food, canoe and maybe most importantly the knowledge to enjoy my trip to the fullest and boy did I ever. Not to mention after that long in the wilderness, even coming back a day before scheduled, they made sure I had accommodations at their lodge and a lovely dinner and dessert. If you want to truly enjoy and experience an authentic, life changing adventure, I wouldn’t book with any other outfitter! Top of the line here at Smoothwater!