The Canawamamini Circuit (no. 37) is a 72 km loop on large lakes in Réserve faunique La Vérendrye, rated advanced by Sépaq and planned for five days and four nights. Launch at the Lac Camatose campground or the Whiskey River campground and paddle clockwise. The route has six type A portages totalling 2.6 km and one type B portage of 250 m. Lac Camatose has a deeply indented shoreline with many islands and bays. Lac Canimina has a sandy shore suited to swimming, and a small stream links it to Lac Camitogama. Sépaq's obstacle list is short: one shallow Class II rapid and a dam. The 13 designated campsites are spaced about 5 km apart, so daily distances run longer than on the short loops near Le Domaine. The circuit must be reserved with Sépaq before arrival.
Canawamamini Circuit (no. 37), La Vérendrye is rated Advanced. Whitewater ratings are not exact: grades change with water level and season. Verify current conditions locally before you paddle.
The best time is Mid-May to late September (Sépaq canoe-camping season; registration centre open May 14 to September 27 in 2026).
Canawamamini Circuit (no. 37), La Vérendrye is located in the Outaouais / Abitibi-Témiscamingue boundary area region of Canada.
Straight-line distance between route centres.
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