The Algoma Paddlers Canoe & Kayak Club

  July 11, 2026, Trip Report for Endikai Lake Day Paddle Endikai Lake stayed glassy all day as 15 paddlers and one dog set out for a day paddle . The group travelled up the east side of the lake and stopped at a beach for lunch. Fresh moose tracks were spotted along the shoreline , and most of the group later took advantage of the warm, calm water for a swim. After lunch, the group voted to explore the north end of the lake , where the West Little White River flows in. Along the way, we passed two paddlers’ spouses fishing from a canoe near the cliffs beyond the beach , catching and releasing fish as we went by. We returned along the west shore , spotting fish near the lake outlet as we made our way back to the launch. Curious bass swam in close as we stepped into the water. The total trip distance was a little over 12 km. Thank you to Cindy L and Cheryl M for the beautiful photos of the day!    

Serpent River Paddle, July 5, 2026  A bald eagle gently swooped over us  to perch on a pine bough just downstream and welcome us to his domain - what a thrilling start to a fabulous day!  The sunny blue skies were matched with a very light breeze to make for a perfect paddle on the Serpent River.     First, a short exploration of of the downstream portion, below the giant culverts, which took us to the beginning of the rocky lead-up to Quirke Lake (to be explored further on another day).  Beautiful water lilies in bloom lined our way, or in places, 'carpeted' the river, through pretty much the entire length of our paddle.   We reversed direction to complete our exploration of the upstream portion of the river as far as navigable water would allow.  The giant culverts under Panel Mine Road proved to be no obstacle - it was actually a little thrilling to paddle through them!   Shortly after the lunch break, we entered the 'tu...

 We had a peaceful paddle on Little Basswood Lake on June 28th.  Thank you to Tony Sladden for the photos!