Full service marinas are situated on popular waterways, river systems, major ports and inland lakes. They provide many services to local and transient boaters during their voyage.

What better way to explore Rainbow Country than along the rivers and lakes that the voyageurs paddled centuries before. Some of the popular river routes in Rainbow Country are along the French, Pickerel, Key, Magnetewan and Spanish Rivers. There are a variety of waterway and Provincial Park canoe routes that will challenge both novice canoeists and whitewater experts. The North Channel and the 30,000 Islands of Georgian Bay offer unlimited room for paddling adventure.

You'll find an abundance of great fishing waters within Rainbow Country.From the quiet solitude of inland lakes and rivers to the big open waters of Lake Huron; to the sheltered bays and shores of the North Channel and the 30,000 Island playland along Georgian Bay; Rainbow Country has the species you'll want to challenge! For Information on Fly in Fishing opportunities.

Licences to fish and hunt are mandatory in Ontario. They may be purchased from most sporting good stores, tourist operators, and the Ministry of Natural Resources District Offices. For more information on licencing contact the Ministry of Natural Resources, PO box 7000, 300 Water Street, Peterborough, ON K9J 8M5 or call toll free at 1-800-667-1940.

There is a wide variety of walking paths and hiking trails available for casual day excursions or more challenging backpacking adventures. Trails can be found in the Provincial Parks in Rainbow Country, Conservation areas, adjacent to lodges, resorts, campsites and towns, or simply on their own. So lace up some comfortable boots and make tracks! Remember... Take only pictures; Leave only footprints.

Non-residents of Canada, 18 years of age and older are required to obtain a permit to camp on Crown Lands in the area north of the French and Mattawa Rivers. The fee is $10 Cdn. per person, per day. You can purchase the pass at any park office, anywhere they sell fishing licences or at District Ministry of Natural Resources offices. Non-residents who are guests of Ontario tourist establishments or Provincial Parks do not need a permit.

Experience the great outdoors on the many horseback trails within Rainbow Country. For more information call: 1-800-465-6655.