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Paddling and Rafting From May through October, paddlers and rafters of all skill levels flock to the Valley to experience some of the best rapids North America has to offer. Several world-class adventure operators span across the Madawaska, Ottawa and Petawawa River systems.
Family Theme Parks and Attractions Family getaways in the Ottawa Valley are filled with many memorable adventures. Explore entombed fossils in an underground cave. Dig for gemstones in a beryl pit. Visit larger than life storybook characters. Or, get wet on a water slide.
Breathtaking lookouts Spectacular scenery awaits you throughout the Laurentian Mountain trails. Get a birds-eye view of the Bonnechere River from Shrine Hill. Capture glorious fall colours in a chair-lift ride up Calabogie Peaks. Visit Ontario’s highest populated peak in Foymount.
Golf Courses and Resorts World-class golf venues, that are guaranteed to suit both the discriminating tastes of a seasoned pro and the novice aspirations of a true beginner, await you. We have many courses to delight and challenge your swing.
Cross Country and Downhill Skiing Alpine hills in the Ottawa Valley offer skiers a full complement of programs and facilities including professional ski, snowboard and racing programs, terrain parks, tubing and night skiing. The fun's gone all downhill from here.

Provincial Parks The Ottawa Valley is home to a variety of beautiful provincial parks, with a pace that'll slow you down. We also offer several access points to our neighbour, the world-famous, Algonquin Park, the largest provincial park in Ontario.

In the spring of 2006, the County of Renfrew identified the need to develop a Trails Strategy to gauge the public interest in trails, trails-oriented activities and enhancing existing trails and providing trail opportunities that previously did not exist and thereby improving the social and economic well being of the residents of the County of Renfrew. Download the Trails Strategy here (47MB - PDF)

 
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2009 Travel Guide Our free guide, a "must have" if you're visiting us.
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Paddle Routes of the Ottawa Valley Great paddle spots from mild to wild .
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Renfrew County GeoSmart web based mapping system.
OttawaValley.travel Ottawa Valley Tourist Association web site.
 

In the spring of 2006, the County of Renfrew identified the need to develop a Trails Strategy to gauge the public interest in trails, trails-oriented activities and enhancing existing trails and providing trail opportunities that previously did not exist and thereby improving the social and economic well being of the residents of the County of Renfrew. Download the Trails Strategy here (47MB).

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