Thank you for registering for SHE Ventures’ Algonquin Highlands Poker Lakes backcountry canoe trip! We’re so excited to have you joining us for this adventure. Your spot has been secured.

A detailed pre-trip information email will be sent within 7 days of departure and will include:

• Trail maps and route information

• A more detailed proposed day-by-day itinerary

• Final packing and preparation guidance

• Additional trip logistics

• Waiver for signing

In the meantime, please review the trip packing checklist, complete the pre-trip questionnaire, and make sure you’re comfortable with the physical expectations outlined in the trip description.

If you have any questions between now and departure, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at sheventuresoutdoors@gmail.com.

Cancellations made 30+ days in advance of the departure are fully refundable, minus a 5% administrative and Square processing fee. Cancellations made outside of the 30-day window are non-refundable. However, all trips are transferable to another qualified woman aged 18 or older prior to trip departure.

A minimum of 5 participants are required to run this trip. Registrants will be fully refunded if 5+ people have not registered by the registration deadline. 

• Three nights of remote backcountry camping

• Scenic flatwater paddling through interconnected lakes

• A mix of short and challenging portages

• Practical canoeing, portaging and wilderness skills

• Small-group, women-only adventure

• Actual distances and carrying requirements may vary depending on equipment, group abilities and guide discretion.

• Routes, distances and campsites may change due to weather, water conditions, group pace or safety considerations.

• Overnight sites are subject to availability and are not guaranteed until booked.

• All participants are expected to assist with portaging, camp setup, meal preparation and cleanup.

• SHE Ventures Outdoors reserves the right to modify trip plans as necessary for safety and operational reasons.

BENTSHOE LAKE TO POKER LAKE

We'll meet at the access point at 11:00 AM for an on-land safety briefing and trip overview, followed by paddling instruction before beginning our journey towards Poker Lake. Participants will rotate between bow and stern positions and practice portaging techniques throughout the day.

Portages: 1 (400 m)

Portage distance with double carries: ~1.2 km

Overnight: Poker Lake

POKER LAKE TO CINDER LAKE

Portages: 2 (200 m + 185 m)

Portage distance with double carries: ~1.2 km

Overnight: Cinder Lake

CINDER LAKE TO LOWER CRANE LAKE

Portages: 3 (185 m + 200 m + 300 m)

Portage distance with double carries: ~2.1 km

Overnight: Lower Crane Lake

LOWER CRANE LAKE TO BENTSHOE LAKE ACCESS

Portages: 1 (200 m)

Portage distance with double carries: ~600 m

Estimated return to Bentshoe Lake Access Point: 1:00 PM