The Ottawa River and its’ many tributaries flowing out of the Laurentian Mountains of Quebec and the Algonquin Highlands of Ontario, provide thousands of kilometres of rivers, lakes, rapids and wetlands- something for every paddler to explore and enjoy.

This collection of paddle routes is assembled to help you explore the many waterways of the Ottawa Valley. Please bear in mind that this is not a complete listing but is a representative sample of the many paddling opportunities for canoeists and kayakers of all skill levels and interests. We have selected a range of trips from a few hours and kilometres in length to weekend and multi-day routes.

You will enter a Paddlers Paradise!