Paddling NB

Description

Note: Weather conditions can drastically vary the speed and difficulty of your trip. Please plan accordingly.

There is free access to Lake George through the Lake George Family Campground. When you enter the campground, you are asked to pressure wash your boat near the gatehouse. This is to assure that you don't accidentally bring invasive species into the lake. This is part of the Clean, Drain, Dry principles that are promoted by the NB Invasive Species Council.

I unloaded my boat on the beach and then returned the car to the parking area. The water was calm as I turned left in the boat and headed down the shore. I first passed a small lighthouse on the point past the campground. I continued along the shore and many cottages. My goal was to get to the outlet stream. It looked like it was surrounded by an interesting wetland that went by the Water's Edge Glamping Dome.

I came to the first cove past the cottages and found a large beaver hut. I could see loons and an eagle, but the water was choppy and it was hard to get video. I went to shore to get stability. After trying to get video of the loons and eagles, I got back in my boat. The water was getting more choppy now. I crossed the cove and continued along the shore. As I headed across the water the wind really started to pick up. I was paddling straight into the wind. I decided that I wasn't going to be able to get to the outlet stream today. That's part of the challenge with exposed lake paddling. I turned around and let the wind push me across the lake back towards the campground.

When I got back to the campground, the wind died down and it became really calm. I decided to continue past the campground and see what I could find in the other direction. I passed by many more camps and cottages. I was watching loons and they kept getting closer and closer. There were a lot of them. I counted at least 5 pairs. Up until this point I had only seen solitary loons on my paddles. The calm water allowed me to just float and watch. They only noticed me when a couple of them came up a couple of feet from my boat. They were fascinating to watch. I had never been this close to them before.

I came to a small stream flowing into the lake and decided that it was time to turn around. I was hoping to get close to the loons again but they have moved on down the shore. I did however meet up with a mother duck and her 8 ducklings. They were still just little puffballs and so cute. After a while I tried to go around them so as not to bother them but they veered back towards me. It was like they were enjoying the company on such a beautiful evening.

I got back the beach and loaded the kayak on the car. It was an amazing experience but there is so much more to explore on the lake. On the way home I started planning my next visit.

Directions

From the highway (route 2), take the exit to Kings Landing. Turn onto Route 635 and head in the opposite direction as Kings Landing, passing by the Petro-Canada gas station. Continue on route 635 for 10 kilometres and then turn left onto route 636 towards Harvey. Drive for 2.3 kilometres and you will find the family campground on the left. Enter the campground by the gatehouse, pressure wash your boat, and continue straight towards the lake. Turn right when you come to the trees and you will see the boat launch on a small loop road on the left.

After unloading your boat, bring your vehicle back to the parking area on the other side of the outhouse near the start of the small loop road.

Other Routes nearby

• Clear and Mud Lake Route
• Town of Nackawic Routes

Route Last Paddled: June 6, 2025.

Page Last Updated: February 14, 2026.