The South Nation River offers versatile paddling for all skill levels, flowing 175 km from marshes near Brockville through productive agricultural and forested lands into the Ottawa River. Water conditions vary from placid sections to fast-moving stretches, making it ideal for family paddling. Multiple day-long trips are possible with access points near the historic Village of Spencerville. Best season is spring through fall when water levels are adequate, though camping is not available along the river.
This route runs through crown land for nearly its whole length. Crown land is public land. In Ontario a resident of Canada may camp on most of it for free, up to 21 days on any one site in a calendar year. Being crown land is not the same as being open to camping: a provincial park or conservation reserve follows different rules.
The difficulty of South Nation River Canoe Route varies by section. Whitewater ratings are not exact: grades change with water level and season. Verify current conditions locally before you paddle.
The best time is April-October.
South Nation River Canoe Route is located in the Ontario region of Canada.
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Conditions change with water level and season. Grades and positions are for planning, not navigation. Verify locally before you paddle. Terms of use
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