Rivers of the Upper Ottawa Valley: Myth, Magic and Adventure - Paperback

by Hap Wilson (Author)

Each year thousands of American canoeists venture north to paddle the Ottawa River and its tributaries. The Ottawa is among this continent's great rivers.

Both the Ottawa and its main tributaries have the rugged characteristics that whitewater enthusiasts crave. Wilson also includes many trips for novice and cautious paddlers.

Trips include:

• Ottawa Valley Northwest
• Montreal River
• Makobe River
• Lady Evelyn River
• Devil Rock to Mattawa
• Mattawa River
• Mattawa to Pembroke
• Petawawa River
• Petawawa Paddle and Pedal Tour
• Barron River
• Rivi re Dumoine
• Rivi re Kipawa
• Rivi re Noire
• Rivi re Coulonge

Author Biography

Hap Wilson is Canada's best-known canoeist and expedition author, with over 30 years experience. His hand-drawn maps and illustrations are featured in Voyages: Canada's Heritage Rivers, which won the Natural Resources of America Award for Best Environmental Book.