Every year, thousands of canoe trippers paddle the Ottawa River and its tributaries. The area has rugged characteristics that whitewater paddlers crave, but it also has many waterways for novice or cautious paddlers. The author – who has decades of experience as a guide and wilderness tripper – outlines options for paddlers of all abilities. Areas covered include Ottawa Valley Northwest, Montreal River, Makobe River, Mattawa River, Petawawa River, Barron River, and many more.
