The historic Kaministiquia River Canoe Route follows the original voyageur fur trade pathway from Fort William (Thunder Bay) westward to Lac La Croix, covering 135 miles through pristine boreal wilderness. This moderately difficult route features the iconic Kakabeka Falls—Ontario's second-highest waterfall—and combines scenic flatwater paddling through Dog River and winding creeks with several portages including the challenging 3-mile Prairie Portage at Height of Land. Access is easy from Thunder Bay with equipment rentals available; best paddled June through September when water levels are manageable and weather is stable.
The difficulty of Kaministiquia River Canoe Route River varies by section.
The best time is June-September.
Kaministiquia River Canoe Route River is located in the Ontario region of Canada.
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