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. 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. Complete paddling takes 20 days; most paddlers choose 10-12 day sections in summer through early fall.
About 100 percent of this route lies inside Missinaibi 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.
Missinaibi 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-September.
Missinaibi River Canoe Route is located in the Northern Ontario region of Canada.
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