Mattawa River

The Mattawa River Canoe Route starts at the end of MacPherson Drive, at the eastern end of Trout Lake, and flows in an easterly direction towards the town of Mattawa, at the confluence of the Mattawa and Ottawa Rivers. It is a Canadian Heritage River and is designated a provincial waterway park. For centuries, the Mattawa River was used as a major transportation route by early explorers who had to follow the well-worn paths as they traveled westward.



The 65 km route involves many portages around scenic natural features such as Talon Chutes, Parasseux Falls, and Descharges des Perche. The most scenic part of the river is found between Pimisi Bay and Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park. Route maps are available through the Mattawa River Provincial Park's website, which also contains more detailed information on the route and camping facilities.

Characteristics & Access

Weather

15°

Clear throughout the day.

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Upcoming Events

• NBMCA's Mattawa River Canoe Race: 2022-06-22 - 2022-06-22
  Race with the pros or join the recreational paddlers as they paddle and portage their canoes, kayaks and stand-up paddleboards 64 km from Trout Lake, North Bay to the Mattawa Island Conservation Area.
• Friends of LaVase Portages Events: 2021-07-21 - 2022-07-23
  Heritage Canoe Day on the La Vase Portages
• Ontario Parks - Samuel de Champlain: 2021-06-30 - 2021-10-30
  Ontario Parks provides a wide range of all year round events in its parks.

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