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Silver Gull Outdoors.

Guided sunset paddles, paddle-craft rentals, and Outdoor Council of Canada certificate courses on Gull Lake in Gravenhurst, Muskoka

01 — About

The brief.

Silver Gull Outdoors is a family-owned Muskoka outfitter operating from Rotary Park on Gull Lake in Gravenhurst, about 1.5 hours north of the Greater Toronto Area off Highway 11. Guided tours and rentals open Friday, May 15, 2026, with sunset paddles on Gull Lake, hourly kayak, stand-up paddleboard, canoe, and pack-raft rentals, and a year-round catalogue of Outdoor Council of Canada certificate courses — including Field Leader Hiking, Paddling, Overnight, and Winter modules. As a licenced OCC provider, Silver Gull pairs traditional Indigenous paddle and snow technologies with modern safety practice, and structures its offerings to reduce financial, emotional, and physical barriers to getting outside.

02 — Programs

5. ways in.

  1. 01

    Guided Sunset Tour

    For: Beginners and new paddlers welcomeWhen: Opens Friday, May 15, 2026; start times shift with sunset

    A guide-led paddle on Gull Lake timed to sunset, with your choice of paddle-craft included. Roughly 1.5 hours on the water inside a two-hour experience. Meets at 450 Brock Street in Gravenhurst, a short walk to the Rotary Park launch. Pitched at people new to paddling — no prior skills required, and equipment is provided.

    From $120 CAD

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  2. 02

    Paddle-Craft Rentals

    For: Adults and childrenWhen: Opens Friday, May 15, 2026

    Hourly rentals from the Rotary Park base on Gull Lake. The fleet includes kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, canoes, and pack-rafts. Bookings run through the operator's online rentals page; longer durations and full per-craft pricing are confirmed at booking time.

    Adult from $25/hour; Child from $20/hour

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  3. 03

    Field Leader Hiking/Paddling & Overnight

    For: Aspiring or current outdoor leaders proficient in day hiking, calm-water paddling, and backcountry camping (not a learn-to-camp course)When: Starts May 28, 2026 — 5 calendar days across May and June

    A 40-hour Outdoor Council of Canada course delivering up to three Field Leader certificates — Hiking, Paddling, and Overnight — plus a one-year OCC membership. Two evening online sessions are followed by a full field day, then a three-day backcountry overnight. Paddling certification requires Paddle Canada or ORCKA skills proof including rescues. Meal plan and gear rentals are optional add-ons.

    $524 CAD (plus HST for rentals/meal plans)

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  4. 04

    Field Leader Overnight: OCC

    For: Outdoor leaders building overnight leadership skills (Field Leader Hiking prerequisite)When: Starts June 7, 2026

    Stand-alone Outdoor Council of Canada Field Leader Overnight certificate module, run from the Gravenhurst base. Sits between the broader Hiking/Paddling/Overnight combined course and the individual Map and Compass technical-skills modules in the OCC pathway.

    $295 CAD

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  5. 05

    Map & Compass: Outdoor Council of Canada

    Outdoor Council of Canada navigation course covering map and compass technique under the OCC Get Outside Technical Skills framework. Most recent session ($195 CAD) has ended; contact joinus@silvergulloutdoors.ca for private or scheduled sessions.

    $195 CAD (most recent session — ended)

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03 — Notable

Worth knowing.

  1. 01Licenced provider of Outdoor Council of Canada certificate coursesSource ↗
  2. 02Family-owned outfitter with professional experience rooted in outdoor activities, expeditions, and joining communities across Canada, coast to coast to coastSource ↗
  3. 03Operates from Rotary Park, Gravenhurst on Gull Lake, 1.5 hours north of the Greater Toronto Area off Highway 11Source ↗
  4. 04Field Leader courses can deliver up to three OCC Field Leader certificates (Hiking, Paddling, Overnight) plus a one-year OCC membershipSource ↗
  5. 05Rental fleet includes kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, canoes, and pack-raftsSource ↗
  6. 06Guided tours and rentals open Friday, May 15, 2026Source ↗
  7. 07Operates on the traditional territory of the Anishinaabe people, specifically the Chippewas of Rama First Nation (Williams Treaties of 1923)Source ↗
04 — Visit

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touch.

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Address
450 Brock Street, Gravenhurst, ON P1P 1H4
AER’s guide to Silver Gull Outdoors · Compiled from silvergulloutdoors.caLast verified 2026-05-28