Ultimate outdoor trips and adventures for women

Ontario Woman Anglers events

Founded in 2012 by Yvonne Brown, Ontario Woman Anglers (OWA) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to create space for women to thrive in outdoor and fishing recreation in Ontario.

OWA hosts and promotes a curated list of events and workshops for women throughout the year and across the province that focus on developing fishing, paddling, camping and other outdoor skills.

In addition to events, the OWA Master Angler is a structured program that encourages members to excel in fishing through mentorship and friendly competition.

OWA is a recognized member club of the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters (OFAH).

Contact OWA to learn more about the membership and how to register for events.

Women’s week at Grassy Narrows Lodge

In the heart of Lake of the Woods in Northwest Ontario, Grassy Narrows Lodge is an idyllic fishing resort with a main lodge and over half a dozen self-catering cabins.

Each year, owner Maria Vandenbrand organizes a women’s week that includes accommodation, meals and a semi-structured day of fishing instruction on and off the water with a pro angler. Learn and share in evening seminars, sign up for lakeside massages and bond with friends.

Register early, as this package sells out quickly.

Location: 10099 Highway 621 Morson, Naongashing

Canadian Sportswoman Society

Founded by avid outdoorswoman Lori-Anne Horst, the mission of the Canadian Sportswoman Society (CSS) is to empower women to embrace outdoor pursuits with confidence, knowledge and independence.

Throughout the year, the CSS hosts educational events, excursions and tournaments, including women-only and co-ed hunting, fishing and paddling trips.

Members of the Canadian Sportswoman Society receive early access to registration, helpful information and discount codes at multiple stores and events. Contact CSS to learn more.

Cedar Rail Ranch

Cedar Rail Ranch is the perfect getaway destination for a group of active women outdoor enthusiasts. The ranch is open year-round in the Mississagi Valley of Algoma Country.

Stay in one of the outpost cabins and enjoy guided or self-guided canoeing, hiking, fishing and more. Access to the OFSC trails makes it an excellent spot for snowmobilers. With onsite horse lodging and abundant crown land to explore by horseback, the property welcomes guests to bring their own horses with the “bed and bale” package.

Get in touch with Cedar Rail Ranch to book your trip.

Location: 482 Wharncliffe Road, Wharncliffe

Calmwaters Women in Fly Fishing series

Join Calmwaters Fly Fishing on a curated women-only day of fly fishing in one of the many rivers in Southern Ontario.

Fly fishing guide Alyx Parks provides expert immersive training, starting with the basics for beginners or more advanced tactics for avid woman anglers looking to improve their game. Spend time on land and in the water learning fly fishing techniques, how to read the river, and, of course, how to target fish.

Species you can expect to catch include brown trout, smallmouth bass, Atlantic salmon and steelhead.

Calmwaters Fly Fishing also offers Learn to Fly Fish packages for those interested in learning the basics in a relaxing, hands-on and informative manner. Keep your group small to get the most out of the experience.

Contact Calmwaters Fly Fishing to make your reservation.

Eagle Lake Island Lodge

Approximately half an hour's drive west of Dryden, Eagle Lake Island Lodge is the ideal all-inclusive women’s getaway. The property sits on a private island, under 10 minutes from the mainland by boat.

Explore the secret beaches, wild blueberry patches and castable shorelines of Eagle Lake. Paddle, swim and fish for walleye, smallmouth bass and the king of fish, the mighty muskellunge, to your heart’s content.

Your stay includes meals, an open bar, a day of guided fishing, unlimited gas and live bait and dock services, including fish cleaning. The boats are loaded with Helix 7 units and Minnkota motors with spot-lock. Fully equipped cabins include full bathrooms, electricity, bedding and panoramic water views. The main lodge features games, a shuffleboard, a pool table and wi-fi.

Book this trip of a lifetime now!

Location: Eagle Lake, Kenora District

From empowering fishing, hunting and paddling adventures to still moments on the water, stunning natural scenery and precious time spent with friends, the new skills, memories and stories from these outdoor women’s trips will be cherished for years.