The Groundhog River delivers advanced-level white-water paddling with multiple series of exciting Class 2-3 rapids, particularly the notable 6-Mile and 10-Mile rapids. Paddlers enjoy scenic Shield country with gravel bars, mixed forests, and abundant wildlife including moose and eagles, accessible from Highway 101 near Foleyet. The river can be extended to James Bay via the Mattagami and Moose Rivers. Best paddled June-August; expect long flat-water stretches between rapids and several significant portages requiring solid whitewater skills.
About 98 percent of this route lies inside Groundhog River Waterway Provincial Park.
Crown land free camping does not apply here. Provincial parks and conservation reserves set their own rules: designated sites, permits and reservations. Check with the responsible authority before you go.
Groundhog River Canoe Route is estimated at Intermediate. Whitewater ratings are not exact: grades change with water level and season. Verify current conditions locally before you paddle.
The best time is June-August.
Groundhog River Canoe Route is located in the Northern Ontario region of Canada.
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