<cite index="2-16,2-17">The Missinaibi River holds an important place in the history of Canada and is one of the country's Heritage Rivers. In the days of the fur trade, the Missinaibi River was the main route between James Bay at the southern end of Hudson's Bay and Lake Superior, the largest of the Great Lakes.</cite> <cite index="8-1,8-4">It free-flows for over 500 kilometres, from Missinaibi Lake to where it becomes the Moose River before mixing with the salty waters of James Bay, with countless class II-III rapids, expansive marshland, and scenic cascades—including Thunder House Falls, a powerful chute that cuts through a dramatic canyon.</cite> Complete paddling takes 20 days; most paddlers choose 10-12 day sections in summer through early fall.
The difficulty of Missinaibi River Canoe Route River varies by section.
The best time is June-September.
Missinaibi River Canoe Route River is located in the Northern Ontario region of Canada.
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