There is no rushing when paddling. When you paddle you go at
the pace of the water and that pace ties you into a flow that is older than
life itself on this planet. Acceptance
of that pace, even for a day, changes us, reminds us of other rhythms beyond
the sound of our own heartbeats.
Drummond Island is a paddler’s paradise of sheltered bays,
forested islands, and stone-studded shorelines in northern Lake Huron. The Island
and its many satellite islands combine to form a marvelous playground for
seasoned kayakers. Of course, Drummond’s quiet bays and forested shoreline can
also be explored and enjoyed by less experienced paddlers on day trips and
over-nighters, provided they select a route geared to their experience level. With that said the Drummond archipelago is
particularly suited to veteran kayakers. Drummond’s waterways feature long
sections of exposed shoreline, and exploration of some of the outer islands in
Potagannissing Bay require open crossings of a mile or more.
If one sets out to navigate the waters surrounding Drummond
you should always be mindful of the fact that perspective changes and what is
familiar from land is not always so clearly recognized from the cockpit of a
low riding kayak. Always plan your
paddle and paddle your plan! If you need help laying out your route, simply
stop by the DITA office. Our local experts will share their knowledge and
experience in an effort to make your paddling experience a successful
adventure!
Drummond Island has over one hundred forty miles of coast
and inland shoreline to explore – all plotted out via the DITA recreational map
and easily accessed from multiple public launch points. There’s much to explore by kayak or canoe,
especially on the Drummond Island Heritage Water Trail - where points of
interest are linked around a 60-mile loop. From easy paddles in our inner bays
to high adventure risk and challenge circumnavigating the entire shoreline - paddling
the Island’s waterways is a true Up North experience!
Escape your land-locked life for Drummond Island, where our
scenic shoreline awaits you for the ultimate paddling adventure!
