Easy River Tripping
The French River will delight canoeists of all ages.
By Colin Field
EXPLORE A CANADIAN HERITAGE RIVER
Local outfitters offer exceptional services for guided or self-guided adventures. #PaddleON
“Big” Missinaibi Lake is a hidden gem, deep in the heart of the largest wildlife preserve in the world. Its 25 interior campsites are ideal for a backcountry basecamp.
Chose from five main canoe route options.
- Missinaibi Park Store (canoe and kayak rentals)
- MHO Adventures (formerly Missinaibi Headwaters Outfitters) (guided trips and outfitting)
- Missinaibi Outfitters (guided trips and outfitting)
- Brunswick Lake Lodge
- Missinaibi Provincial Park
- Algoma Country – Regional Travel Information
- Northeastern Ontario - Regional Travel Information
Find great backcountry paddling experiences at Ontario Parks.
For information on park fees and reservations, click here.
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