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Wetsuits on the Mag are FREE!

The Magnetawan explodes out of Kneophli Falls as its spring flood waters pour out towards Georgian Bay. Located off Highway 124, between Sundridge and Parry Sound, (3 hours from Toronto), the Mag is an exciting early spring rafting experience offering high volume, technical class III-IV whitewater. The first river to open for paddling in eastern Canada, rafters can enjoy the surging water levels while the dam is releasing for the smelt run. Our day on the water includes a 4-5 hour descent, a hot riverside lunch, all safety equipment and wetsuits. After the trip, we celebrate the day with an ice cold beer, juice or soft drink... the first round is on us!
The Magnetawan River day trips meet in the parking lot of the Quiet Bay Log Motel, just off of HWY 124, just 7km west of the town of Magnetawan.
| 8:30 am | Meet & greet plus safety briefing |
| 9:00 am | Begin rafting on the Magnetwawan |
| 12:00 pm | Lunch on the river |
| 3:00 pm | Take out and transport back to your vehicles |
| Note: Trip timing may vary depending on water levels. | |
The Magnetawan River day trip includes 1 descent down the river, 1 riverside lunch, all safety equipment, wetsuits, 14 ft. self-bailing rafts, internationally certified guides, local transportation, complimentary après rafting beer, juice or soft drink.
For local accommodation in Magnetawan, we recommend the Quiet Bay Log Motel. For reservations and inquiries, check out their website at www.quietbaylog.com.
All your mandatory safety equipment is provided for you. Therefore, all you need to bring with you are some personal items to help make your day even more enjoyable. We recommend that you bring a pair of shoes or sandals to wear on the river (they will get wet!), your swimsuit and/or shorts, sunscreen, water bottle, towel and a change of clothes. As you will be joining us during the early spring, we highly recommend that you also bring an extra fleece or wool sweater, fleece socks and running shoes (versus sandals) for extra thermal layering under your wetsuit.
Here is what others who have experienced rafting on the Magnetawan with Esprit have to say:
"Super fun day, great guides and lots of adrenaline!"
Lou
"Chilly, but good times!! It was awesome!"
Sue
"That was the greatest ride of my life! We couldn't believe how professional, courteous and service-oriented all the staff were from the moment we arrived. Hats off to a great crew!"
Don & Anna