Lovesick Kayaking

What visitors say

Lovesick Kayaking runs guided day tours and sea kayak courses on Lovesick Lake near Burleigh Falls. Reviewers describe a scenic area of islands and granite shoreline, with turtles, other wildlife and lunch stops by the falls.

The lead instructor is named in almost every review. Students describe him as knowledgeable, patient and calm, a Paddle Canada certified instructor who never pushes people beyond what they want to do. Basic and Level 1 courses cover strokes, edging, bracing, navigation, capsizing and wet exits, and assisted rescues, and even paddlers with years of experience say they learned a lot. Classes are small, around six students, and weekend courses mix skill sessions with a scavenger-hunt style paddle.

Tours suit families, teenage groups, bachelorette parties and visitors to the Kawarthas. Guides pick routes to suit the group's skills and interests and add coaching for beginners along the way.

Weather is the main factor. Several groups had thunderstorms nearby, and the guides adjusted plans, kept a close watch and even swapped in a short hike to Burleigh Falls. Be ready for itinerary changes on unsettled days.

Summarised from visitor reviews on Google Maps. Based on 64 Google reviews. Details change — confirm hours, prices and bookings with Lovesick Kayaking directly.