Tour S1d:
Pictographs, Agawa Bay, Lake Superior
1 day, 12 km (7 mi)

In the heart of Lake Superior Provincial Park, we find ourself facing ancient pictographs of the Ojibway people from the vantage of our kayaks. Mishipehsu, the great horned lynx, is depicted in a spectacular pictograph of the spirit that is Lake Superior. We paddle by the islands of Sinclair Cove and peer into crystalline coves reverberrating with the surge of Lake Superior.

Tour begins with basic sea kayak instruction. Meeting points are in Sault Ste. Marie, Pancake Bay and Agawa Bay where we take on passengers for this special day on Lake Superior

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Itinerary

We pick up passengers in our Van at the Water Tower Inn in Sault Ste. Marie (7:30 am), Voyageurs' Lodge on Batchawana Bay (8:15 am) (approximately 60 km. north of Sault Ste. Marie Ontario) and at the Agawa Bay campground gate-house (9:00 am). See equipment list below for items you should have for the day.

• 9:20 a.m. We arrive at Sinclair Cove to begin one hour of basic training (paddle strokes, turning, and safety procedure).
• 10:30 a.m.- 11:00 explore the cove then paddle south for the short twenty minute paddle to the pictographs. Some pictographs can only be seen by the water; we will discuss the history and cultural significance of the pictographs.
• 11:00- 12:00 p.m. We will paddle through the small island chain south of the pictographs and return to Sinclair Cove for lunch
• 1:00pm - 2:30 p.m. We continue north out of the cove to Barret Island. The island has a massive granite resting spot - plenty of time to explore and pick blueberries.
• 2:30-3:15 p.m. Paddle back to Sinclair Cove for the return van ride (arrive in Sault Ste. Marie at 6:00 pm

EQUIPMENT YOU SUPPLY

Clothing: It may appear from the following list that you will be preparing for an arctic adventure! However, these clothes should keep you comfortable under poor weather conditions: warm jacket (i.e., for fall conditions) or windbreaker with pile/fleece (e.g. Polartec) liner or wool sweater, long-sleeved shirt, t-shirt, warm wool or synthetic socks, one pair of pants, shorts, swim suit, undergarments, small towel.

Paddling gear: Cap, sun glasses, paddling jacket (synthetic windbreaker or rain-suit, preferably with elasticized cuffs), short pants of synthetic material, neoprene booties or water sandals (e.g. Tevas) or running shoes, synthetic long underwear (top and bottom), plastic water bottle, head strap for glasses. A "Farmer John/Jane" wet suit will be supplied by Caribou Expeditions; however, to guarantee a good fit, a wet-suit can be purchased at many outdoor stores.

Note: Paddling clothes should be synthetic, or with minimal cotton.

Personal Gear: Sunscreen, chap stick, bug dope, toilet paper, matches or lighter, soap, etc. On day trips, we will have enough "river" bags to accommodate most clothing, but bring ziplok bags for snacks and small articles.

EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES SUPPLIED BY CARIBOU EXPEDITIONS

Kayak and Accessories: Single person kayaks (Necky), and doubles (Current Designs Libra XT). Paddlers will be expected to trade-off singles for doubles throughout the trip. Each kayak comes with: sponge, paddle and spare, boat pump, whistle, spray skirt, poggies or neoprene gloves, personal flotation device (lifejacket). Wet suits are provided where water temperature falls below 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Please indicate your lifejacket size and wet suit size when you send deposit or trip balance.

Accessories: Waterproof dry bags for clothing.

Safety Equipment: First aid kit, marine radio, compass, tow line.

Basic Training: A one hour training session, demonstrating basic paddle strokes, wet exit, and re-entry.

Experienced Guide:
One guide per six clients. Your guides are experienced sea kayakers with training from the B.C.U. (British Canoe Union), C.P.R. and Wilderness First Aid. As well, your guides are experienced outdoors people who will help identify and interpret the flora, fauna and geology around you.

Meals: Lunch is provided. Please notify us of dietary restrictions.