Raven EcoVentures specialize in guided, nature-oriented wilderness adventures emphasizing low ecological impact, conservation and sustainability. Raven EcoVentures promotes human powered travel such as canoeing/kayaking, hiking, biking, skiing, dog sledding and snowshoeing. The intent is to provide a rewarding and educational wilderness experience while creating a better understanding of the world's wild places, our connection to them and the sustainability of the natural environment.

What we offer...

Raven EcoVentures offers wilderness cabin getaways on a private lake (this is the only cabin on the lake). It is very quiet and an inspiring location to paint, practice photography and view curious wildlife (deer, moose, otters, beaver, marten, bear, wolves, red fox). Whether you are an individual looking for a peaceful and inspiring place to reflect, a couple seeking a romantic getaway or a family with children looking for a summer cabin, Raven EcoVentures will meet your needs. Since the cabin is the only one on the lake, you can be assured to be alone, without discovering other people intruding on your solitude. Opportunities are endless for summer activities such as canoeing, kayaking, hiking, biking and in the winter, kick and dog sledding, skiing, snowshoeing, winter camping and theme fondue parties.

Raven EcoVentures also offers guided and/or outfitted canoe and kayak trips along the CA/US border lakes, into Quetico Provincial Park (A world renowned wilderness canoeing park) or east of the park. No previous canoe/kayak experience is necessary to participate in these adventures. Instruction and safety procedures as well as equipment orientation will be provided. If you are interested in learning about local wildlife, edible and medicinal plants, old growth white and red pine stands and general ecology you may be interested in an ecology hike.

The experience...

Imagine traveling by canoe as the Indians/Natives, fur traders and explorers did years ago, through remote wilderness lakes, rivers and portages where you today still may see very few people for days. The absolute silence and feeling of peace are unforgettable. There are no logging operations, lodges or any form of development in Quetico Park and since no motorboats are allowed you can escape the disturbance of motorboats. Quetico is an Ojibway word, which means "ancient spirit of beauty". This meaning is well suited as it is a place where nature remains in its natural state untouched by the harsh imprint of modern man. Quetico Park is located on the Canadian Shield typical of rocky outcrops lining the lakes, which make ideal campsites and are great for a swim after a long days paddle. Above all the rocks, the shorelines are fringed with old growth windswept pines creating a very picturesque landscape providing inspiration to many artists, painters and writers, such as The Group of Seven.

Why Choose Raven EcoVentures?

We limit the number of guests to 4 so that we have less impact on the environment and each guest gets individual attention for instruction and safety.

We support associations that are concerned with protecting the environment and encourage ethical behavior in the wilderness.

Our standards are high since you deserve the best! Our equipment is top quality, we have only very experienced and knowledgeable guides and serve only the finest gourmet food.

We aim to create an environment to learn new skills and adventure in wild places.

About the Owners/Guides

The Walshe family are the primary owners/guides of Raven EcoVentures. They have had extensive experience living, working and canoeing over 30 years in Quetico Provincial Park, a wilderness-canoeing park in Northern Ontario. Shan Walshe (father) was head park naturalist in the park for over 20 years. Shan instilled in them a great love and appreciation for the outdoors, particularly large tracts of pristine wilderness areas. Now a legend to Quetico, Shan was their main inspiration for starting this business. The Walshes have also spent a significant amount of time exploring the area east of Quetico by canoe. They have had years of experience working as botanists, wildlife biologists, researchers, teachers and wilderness explorers in the boreal forest across Canada. They have researched black bears, wolves, fisher, wolverine, moose and woodland caribou. The Walshes have also spent a number of years working and canoeing in Woodland Caribou Provincial Park near Red Lake, Ontario.