Medway Lakes Canoe Trip 3-Day
Overview
72 hours
Mobile ticket
Hosting the headwaters of Nova Scotia’s two finest rivers, the Medway Lakes Wilderness Area boasts small ancient lakes, sandy summertime beaches tucked in quiet coves and pine and hemlock sheltered campsites.
I don't want to shower you with superlatives and risk this sounding exaggerated and/or cheesy (maybe I already transgressed above) but there really is something special about this paddling region. The lakes are generally small and studded with scruggy (yep, I made that word up) little islands and there just seems to be more beaches than any other place we offer tours. I try not to make much fuss about the wildlife because it’s just not something we can guarantee on a trip, but every night we listened to coyotes singing or owls hooting or beavers splashing about.
This trip strikes a fine balance between rugged adventure and relaxing bliss.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please note: A minimum of 4 people required per booking
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
A maximum of 8 people per booking
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
What‘s Included
Safety equipment
2 nights accommodation
Professional guide
Sunscreen and bug repellent
All meals, snacks and drinks
Tents and canoes
All group equipment
Secure parking
Gratuities
Rain Gear
What To Expect
Rendesvous and Paddle into the Wilderness
Accommodations
Pitch at tent under the stars in the Medway Lakes Wilderness Area
Food and Drinks
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
South Milford
Rather than driving into Kejimkujik National Park, the following rendezvous location will save you a fair bit of driving and an entrance fee. The address is: 5439 Hwy 8. South Milford, Nova Scotia and the landmark is The Milford Community Hall (just north of the legendary Milford House). Please be there for between 12pm! You can copy the following code and region into the Google Maps search bar: HHGV+9Q South Milford, Nova Scotia From here you'll follow your Whynot Adventure guide in your own vehicle to our private gated property on Boot Lake. Once parked you'll start to unload the canoes and equipment and then proceed with the 'duffle shuffle' where you'll be given a waterproof pack to put your personal items into. Our guide will provide lunch before you pack the canoes and paddle off into the wilderness!
Explore the Medway Lakes
Accommodations
Overnight deep in the wilderness while comfortably snuggled into your sleeping bag.
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Cooked over a fire and served with endless coffee!
LUNCH
Lunch
Prepared on the go while paddling through the wild Medway Lakes
DINNER
Dinner
Cooked on the campfire. You will be surprised what our guides can prepare in a rustic kitchen!
Find sandy beaches and shade under the pines as you approach the deepest point on this trip before working your way back home.
Return to the Boot Lake Outpost
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
Paddle and explore your way back to the Boot Lake Outpost where your vehicle is parked.
Options
Medway Lakes Canoe Trip 3-Day
Reviews
12 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The perfect canoe trip!
HKBruce,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My partner and I had a fabulous 3 day trip with Karlene as our guide on Fisher and Boot Lakes in mid-September. We were surprised to discover that we were the only ones who had booked onto the trip despite the weather being perfect for it. As such, we had what amounted to a bespoke guided tour of the lakes with Karlene being the perfect host. Food was copious and excellent - vegetarian/ vegan the whole way. The dark skies reputation of the area served up a treat of star gazing with Milky Way clear to see. Waking up to mist hugging the water and spotting frogs, eagles and kingfishers were just a few of the experiences that made the trip special. Water level was quite low so crossing pikes run took some effort but it was well worth it. I would urge anybody with a love of camping and being out in the back country to give this or one of Whynot's other trips a go. It was definitely one of the highlights of our 3 weeks in Eastern Canada.
Great canoeing experience
hermannb419,
Sep 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience with good guide Carolina! It was a leisurely tour in fine autumn weather with plenty of time to bathe and relax.
Awesome few days on the Lakes!
K6487YRchrisp,
Sep 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic service, equipment and guide. Beautiful location and route with some fun picking through the rocks. Went as part of a group and only needed to bring my clothes and toiletries everything else was provided. I don't have a single complaint or area for improvement jeez it didn't even rain! Special shout out to our guide Dylan quite the stellar feller!
A great opportunity to get outside and paddle some great routes
G8228HNalexr,
Sep 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Dylan, our guide, was extremely knowledgeable, personable, and helpful. His touch of humor made the trip both informative and enjoyable. The equipment was in excellent condition—some of it brand new—and the meals were fantastic. We were also blessed with perfect weather, which made our time in the woods even more memorable. The area was ideal for stargazing, adding an extra layer of magic to the experience. Highly recommend!
INVIGORATING
jordanvM1718AR,
Aug 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Dylan is a gentleman and a scholar. Very wise beyond his years. Down to earth, knowledgeable, patience, and respect are just a few qualities of him. A rare human for certain. The food was delicious. Very nourishing and plentiful. The trip itself was so tranquil, serene, and quiet. An excellent way to appreciate nature even in times of a nearby wildfire. I had an amazing experience. I would recommend to anyone looking for peace.
Whynot adventures……why not try them out!
Jaydwalsh,
Aug 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an amazing experience. Equipment, guide and food were all top notch, was treated like royalty on a backwoods adventure. Highly recommend!
Late August paddle
56scotk,
Aug 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Some fun low water navigating to get started. A perfect length paddle for kids. Camping on the beach. Great guides with lots of local knowledge. Beautiful star gazing.
Amazing trip
paulfW3032ZT,
Aug 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An amazing trip all round - Dylan was awesome, the scenery was fabulous, the food was great... Can't recommend highly enough
Low Water but High Spirits
robertdW2795AM,
Aug 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The trip was a real adventure on beautiful lakes. The trip went smoothly, despite the low water from lack of rain, which made the rocky portions between the lakes more of a challenge. We were fortunate to do the trip before the ban on visiting Nova Scotia forests due the danger of forest fires caused by the lack of rain. Carleen, our guide, with her paddling experience and background in entomology was at home in the back country and ably handled the details of the trip, such as the food, which was tasty.
Brilliant trip. Great guide and well organised. Excellent food. A superb wilderness adventure.
EJ24TA,
Aug 19, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic trip with an excellent guide. The area is amazing - so remote, unspoilt and beautiful. Our guide, Carleen, knew the routes and the best places to go for lunches and overnight. She is also knowledgeable on flora and fauna and history of the area. Equipment was very good and in good condition. I was delighted to find we had chairs as well as tents and sleeping stuff! All well organised - couldn't be faulted - from my intital contact up to and and including the trip itself with equipment and food provided and questions answered. Meals were excellent and just what was needed. I fully recommend and will book again if/when we return to Canada.
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