Naturally Superior Adventures - Wawa, Ontario
Located right on Lake Superior at the mouth of the Michipicoten River, 10 minutes drive from Wawa, Ontario. Naturally Superior Adventures offers scheduled guided and custom trips by sea kayak, canoe, voyageur canoe and by foot from 1 – 14 days in length spanning the entire Canadian Lake Superior coast.
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Naturally Superior Adventures
Naturally Superior Adventures on Lake Superior.
Music by Rodney Brown from the CD The Big Lonely. Videography by David Newland and Molly Donovan. Produced by Molly Donovan for Murray Point Media.
Wawa, Michipicoten River Basin - Ont, Canada * Sept 2014
Tourism sights around Wawa, Ontario with highlights driving the Michipicoten road to Lake Superior (just south of Wawa).
Canada Day Fireworks- Wawa
For a town the size of Wawa, you might be surprised at the quality of their fireworks display. This is just a 2 minute sample of the amazing pyrotechnics over Wawa Lake July 1st, 2008.
Kayaking Lake Superior Provincial Park
Slideshow of kayak trip along Lake Superior Provincial Park in Ontario, Canada with Naturally Superior Adventures of Wawa, Ontario, August 2017
Video of Lake Superior PP Coast kayak camping 2016
This year’s trip took us to the wild shoreline of Lake Superior Provincial Park. The 7.5 hr drive cutting through Michigan (to our car shuttle point at Naturally Superior Outfitters near Wawa ON) started out rough with a breakdown in West Branch Michigan. After a 2 hour delay we were back on our way. We planned to paddle 90% of the park coast from Coldwater Creek to Naturally Superior Outfitters near Wawa over the course of 6 days. We met Dave, the owner of NSA who was super helpful and personally drove us to the launch point. We paddled each day in the morning and set up camp in early afternoon before the wind and waves had time to pick up. We were amazed by the diversity of the coastline, pink to black to white sand beaches, to cobblestone to sharp unearthly appearing shorelines. Plenty of rivers and waterfalls too (Tillman Falls was insane). We witnessed over a dozen bald eagles, otters, loons and peregrine falcons. Most days we set up camp in our very own private bay…felt truly remote (no cell service either!). We were extremely lucky in regards to weather as the usually cold and turbulent waters were relatively calm and we enjoyed 6 straight days of sunny skies. Overall we paddled a total of 94.3 kilometers. Our final morning was our one and only truly wavy Lake Superior experience (didn't capture video), and wow, we were glad about that.
Sounds of Summer
As you wait patiently for the warmth of summer, take 2 minutes and remember...
Voyager Canoe Adventure #1 - Michipicoten River, July 22
Kate and Mike join a team of canoe paddlers hosted by Naturally Superior Adventures, Wawa, Ontario, as they prepare for the next leg of Full Circle Superior on the water. Introductions, instructions and preparations are made on this day.
Adventure Recreation & Parks Tech. 2nd year Field Camp
This is a compilation of footage from our 2nd year field camp at Naturally Superior Adventures in Wawa Ontario.
Looks like fun doesn't it? Well it was. Interested in taking the program? Damn right you are. So check it out here:
Song: No Stone No Doubt
Artist: The Kerouacs
Lake Superior Circle Tour Adventure - Part 1
This is a film log of our long-planned motorcycle trip around Lake Superior. My wife Susan and I own 2017 Honda CB500X's and had been planning this trip for two years. This video is NOT just riding scenes, it documents many of the details of the trip, including the gear we packed, stops along the way, the beautiful scenery, the people we met and the fun we had. Hope you enjoy it. Be sure to check out Part Two of our Lake Superior Circle Tour Adventure.
Links below to some of the gear we packed and use:
Film Gear:
DJI Spark Done -
GoPro Hero Session -
GoPro Hero 5 Black -
Micro SD Card (128 GB) -
(I brought 3 and ended up buying another 3)
Bike Gear:
Givi Crash bars for Honda CB500X -
Rear Rack for Honda CB500X -
Pelican 1500 Case waterproof -
Rotopax 1 gal gas container -
Wolfman Dry Duffle Bag -
Pannier Mounting Kit -
PIAA Fog Lights -
Highway Pegs (For long distance comfort) -
Riding Gear:
Rain Gear -
Sidi Motorcycle boots -
Klim Badlands Riding Gloves -
Shoei GT Air Helmet -
Klim Latitude Motorcycle Jacket -
Susan wore Olympia jacket and pants.
Electronic Gear:
Garmin Zuno 595 GPS -
Lightning Charger -
Four Port USB Charger -
Other gear:
Mosquito Head Net -
Pit Posse Tool Kit for Motorcycles -
JB Weld Quick Set -
Tire Repair Kit (For Tubeless Tires) -
Hose Clamp Kit -
Windex Wipes (Packet) -
All video content by Marty Owings, or used by permission of the owner/producer.
Great Places Project information:
Drone Usage: I use an FAA registered drone for recreational purposes. I always ask permission and I always follow FAA rules and regulations for unmanned, recreational drone usage. Check the rules/laws before flying and always check before using your drone on Public or Private property, especially State or National Parks. In Canada, I made sure to obtain permission from the Provisional Park Guide/Ranger before using my drone.
Filming At The Border: I checked with both Canadian and US Officials before filming my border crossing. There are no laws or regulations against filming the crossing or your interactions with border police in the public area of the crossing, however it's a good idea to stop filming if you are asked to do so. Our interactions were pleasant and we had no problems crossing into Canada or the US. Please remember your Passport or Enhanced ID.
I use a paid subscription to a Music Provider for the music in the video:
Here is the music in the video:
Day 1 - June 14 - Saint Paul to Grand Marais
Hillside Smile - Kick Lee
Cracker Barrel - New Wave Sounds
Searching for Heaven - Caleb Etheridge
Day 2 - June 15 - Grand Marais, Minnesota to Nipigon, Ontario, Canada
Song - Where the heart is - The Seasons
Song - Morning Dance - Finn’s Fandango
Song - Raindrops Fall on Freckled Faces - BENSON
Song - Surge - Joel Slabach
Song - Future Memories - Caleb Etheridge
Song - Bluish Bear - Hale
Day 3 - June 16 - Nipigon to Wawa
Song - Field Of Dreams - Caleb Etheridge
Song - Bluish Bear - Hale
Song - Lucky Streak - Titus
Please feel free to contact me directly with questions about the trip, the bikes, general advice on the trip or any of the gear we used.
Making Waves at Naturally Superior Adventures
Naturally Superior Adventures is located at the confluence of the Michipicoten River and Lake Superior and is home to some of the best kayaking surfing waves on the lake.
2015 Lake Superior Canada Adventure Trip
This video is about 2015 Lake Superior Canada Adventure Trip
Paddling Pukaskwa National Park, Lake Superior
This wild and remote stretch of Lake Superior coastline had been on our paddling destination bucket list for some time. We had considered exploring this section of the lake in the past but weren’t quite able to work out the logistics. We wouldn’t have adequate time to properly paddle the whole coast (180+kms) from its northern border (Hattie Cove) to southern (Pukaskwa River) leaving the park turning east along crown land (Superior Highlands) to the mouth of the Michipicoten River (Wawa Ontario). There simply wasn’t enough time to do it all in one trip and the issue of effectively shuttling our vehicle 196kms from Hattie to Wawa. We also weren’t satisfied with the idea of just paddling out of Hattie Cove for 3 days and then turning back. Many paddlers have raced through the full route but we wanted to hug the land exploring as much of the coast as possible. We came to the conclusion that the route would be split in half. With that being said the trip sat idle for the past couple years. Over the winter I stumbled upon Taylor Angers of True North Charters (out of Marathon Ont). We chatted online, and he answered all the questions I could toss at him. We worked on a rough plan, and sat on it over the next couple winter months. In the Spring we touched base once again and decided that he would provide us a water taxi from Marathon Ontario to the Park’s Southern border allowing us to utilize our full seven days vacation.
The route from Windsor Ontario to Marathon Ontario is easily a 10hr plus drive cutting through Michigan at Detroit, and crossing back at Sault St. Marie Ontario. The road trip is quite beautiful, but personally it was a little overwhelming. I had just completed the same route two days earlier with my wife and kids (trailer in tow) as we camped at Neys Provincial Park, Pukaskwa NP and Pancake Bay PP along Superior’s North Shore. As tiring as the thought of hitting the road again so soon weighed on me, we set off and I was quickly filled with the energy of the open road and the upcoming adventure. We left at noon with blue skies and little to no traffic. The ride was relaxing and uneventful until arriving in Wawa. We ran into David Wells (owner of Naturally Superior Adventures) while filling up at a gas station, which we thought might be a sign of good luck. He had personally shuttled our car two years earlier when paddling the coast of Lake Superior Provincial Park. The light started to fade as we headed towards White River, and that’s when the sky started to flash with impressive streaks of lightening. We both looked at each other and laughed as the rain began to come down hard. Our laughter quickly turned to swearing, and 3 hours of white knuckle driving. Torrential downpours, semi-trucks, thick fog, ponding water, hills/curves, and kilometres of (moose) night danger signs made for an interesting end to our night. Taylor told us we could sleep at the campground in Marathon, but at this point we decided we’d just grab a motel in town. We pulled into Marathon around midnight. All the motels along the highway were full, likely due to the intense storm, so we thought we were lucky to find a room at the Zero-100 Motor Inn. Now that’s a funny story for another time. We ended up with maybe two hours of sleep before setting off to meet Taylor at 8am to load the boats. Taylor was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, professional and genuinely excited for us to head off on our adventure. With the boats and gear loaded we set off to meet with Park staff for a mandatory trip meeting.
***SEE COMMENTS BELOW FOR THE REST OF THE TRIP REPORT.
Katherine's Cove/Bathtub Island - Lake Superior Provincial Park
This is about 1hr30mins North of SSM. You park on the side of the road and walk your way down. It's very shallow and you walk your way out to Bathtub Island. The sunsets are amazing.
Storms of November
Here on Rock Island we get some amazing storms in the fall. This is at Government Dock Beach. No sound though.
Lake Superior + Canada Road Trip
I have always wanted to visit Lake Superior and I finally went a few summers ago! Going to all 5 Great Lakes has been on my bucket list for as long as I can remember and I am proud to say I can finally check that off. My boyfriend (now husband) and I took a road trip around both Lake Michigan and Lake Superior. Here is a little peek into some of the stops we made. Check out my blog if you want to see more of the amazing places we went.
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Adventure Recreation Fall Field Camp 2012
Sault College, Adventure Recreation Fall Field Camp 2012. Naturally Superior Adventures, Wawa, Ontario. Kayak and Voyageur Canoe expedition.
River mouth daily shots
Here is a view from the office window looking at the mouth of the Michipicoten River as it flows into Lake Superior. You can see how the sand spit changes over the course of the season.
5th Annual Kayak Camping Trip (2016 Lake Superior PP)
This year’s trip took us to the wild shoreline of Lake Superior Provincial Park. The 7.5 hr drive cutting through Michigan (to our car shuttle point at Naturally Superior Outfitters near Wawa ON) started out rough with a breakdown in West Branch Michigan. After a 2 hour delay we were back on our way. We planned to paddle 90% of the park coast from Coldwater Creek to Naturally Superior Outfitters near Wawa over the course of 6 days. We met Dave, the owner of NSA who was super helpful and personally drove us to the launch point. We paddled each day in the morning and set up camp in early afternoon before the wind and waves had time to pick up. We were amazed by the diversity of the coastline, pink to black to white sand beaches, to cobblestone to sharp unearthly appearing shorelines. Plenty of rivers and waterfalls too (Tillman Falls was insane). We witnessed over a dozen bald eagles, otters, loons and peregrine falcons. Most days we set up camp in our very own private bay…felt truly remote (no cell service either!). We were extremely lucky in regards to weather as the usually cold and turbulent waters were relatively calm and we enjoyed 6 straight days of sunny skies. Overall we paddled a total of 94.3 kilometers. Our final morning was our one and only truly wavy Lake Superior experience, and wow, we were glad about that.