Paddle the Canadian Shield

Early Spring – summer

Arrange a kayaking or canoeing event with Lodge at Pine Cove, on the French River. It will delight your group.

Lodge at Pine Cove’s rental stock of, kayaks, canoes, barrel packs, paddles and Pfd’s are perfect for day trips or overnighters. A well designed water-taxi for pickups will extend your options. We can assist a large group or a two person paddling adventure. Former paddling group guests; Ontario Parks, Toronto Sick Children’s Hospital, McEwen School of Architecture.

Upcoming Events

May 18th to May 22nd, 2026 season

Body & Soul Retreat

Relax, re-boot and restructure your body and your mind at this 5-day and 4-night yoga and nature retreat.

May 2026

Write on the French

A Creative Writing Retreat at the Lodge at Pine Cove

River Within

September 24th - 27th, 2026 Season

River Within

Where seasonal rhythm, Nordic ritual, and inner wisdom meet.
Explore Historic French River

June 21st - June 24th, 2026

Explore the Historic French River with your Camera

This retreat is about creating a narrative of the historic French River with your camera.

Wild Soul Retreat

October 3rd - 5th, 2025

Wild Soul Retreat

Come Away with me for a weekend of LUXURY in the WILD

Wild Calm Retreat

September 7 - 10, 2026

Wild Calm: Forest Bathing & Restoration Retreat

Slow down and experience the forest, the granite, the trees, the water, the stars, through all your senses

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