Erämaassa
Finnish: "in the wild land"
From floatplanes, waterfalls and jungle-like swamps, to remote islands, rollercoaster rapids and canoeing at the edge of the world.
Discover what it feels like to have the whole planet to yourself.
Drop into adventure
Long before there were roads, these waterways were trails — winding into the unknown wilderness.
Find your path
There’s no guidebook for finding yourself out here. Some places don’t just show you the world. They show you who you are.
Live wild
Total immersion in nature; sunset silence; campfire coffee in the morning mist. You'll wonder why everyone isn't doing this.
Get addicted
Sure, it can get tough, but on return to base, all you'll want to do is get back out there and do it again. We guarantee it.
It all starts with a dream...
Escape the crowds. Find solitude. Paddle free. Our canoe expeditions in Finland & Canada blend adventure, wilderness skills & pure tranquility. Fish, photograph, explore—or simply just be. Choose a curated epic or design your own. We’ll guide, prep & get you there. Ready? Let's get you to the trailhead.
"Remember that scene in 'Total Recall' when he asks for the trip of a lifetime to be inserted in his memory? This was it."
MATT STEEVES
CINEMATOGRAPHER
Why trust us?
We’ve learned the hard way, so you don’t have to. Trained by some of the best in canoeing, survival and wilderness medicine; tested by weather, terrain, and the unexpected — from the swamps of Northern Ontario to deep inside the Arctic Circle. We’ve turned it all into a simple system — one you’ll learn by doing. So you can sharpen your judgment, gain real skills, and leave ready for remote adventures of your own.
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Canoe before you do
Not sure? Every expedition comes with free prep weekends. If it’s not for you after the first one, we’ll refund you. No drama (yes, really)
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Bad day? We’ve planned for that.
Our guides are trained for real-world emergencies - backed by satellite comms and expert support. Small problems stay small. Delayed rescue? We’re ready.
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Professionals, not influencers.
We operate to British Standard 8848 — the gold standard for overseas expeditions. Many others don’t.
"It was a most magical, most magical experience"
Nick Robinson
SYSTEMS ENGINEERING MANAGER
"I kept thinking we'd found the most beautiful campsite on Earth, and then there'd be another, most beautiful campsite on Earth"
Jason Coates
BUSINESSMAN
"It's very exciting to get dropped off and think you're actually heading off on your own for a week or two weeks without any support at all"
Francis Thompson, PhD
PROFESSOR IN PSYCHOLOGY
"The sense of adventure is hard to describe ... I'd never done anything so remote ... I would 100% do it again"
Matthew Ferry
LEAD VOCALIST & ACTOR
STEVE KENWARD
FOUNDER
"The army taught me how to be a soldier outdoors. Canoeing in the wilderness taught me how to be myself outdoors. Cancer taught me how to follow my dreams. "
Live like you die tomorrow. Learn like you'll live forever.
Guided by Wilderness Ninjas. In Canoes.
(ok, we're so safe it's boring, shh)
Certified Canoe Leaders
Certified Off-Site Safety Management
Certified Wilderness First Responders
Certified Bushcraft & Survival Skills
Certified Food Hygiene
Official UK Affiliate
Erämaassa Canoeing Ltd
Company Reg. No. 13509673
VAT Reg. No. 387110693
Erämaassa Canoeing Ltd.
20 Kendall Avenue, Beckenham, Kent, BR3 4QB, United Kingdom