Spectacular wilderness, pristine lakes, old growth forests

Local outfitters and lodges offer exceptional services for guided or self-guided adventures. #PaddleON

Lady Evelyn Smoothwater, Makobe-Grays River (whitewater) and Obabika River Provincial Parks are in the heart of Temagami’s pristine wilderness. Paddle pristine waters. Explore the world’s largest remaining red and white pine old growth stands. 

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About Trish Manning

Trish Manning is an adventure travel writer. She is an avid outdoor person who loves to hike, paddle, SUP, snowshoe, cross-country ski and explore Ontario's great outdoors with her golden retriever, Daisy.

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