MHO Adventures
All Inclusive Backcountry Canoe Trips & Wilderness Guide Training
Overview
The perfect river for a short whitewater trip, the Petawawa River has long been considered one of Ontario's classic whitewater canoe routes. We start our journey at Lake Traverse and paddle approximately 50km to McManus, navigating the many Class 1 and 2 rapids along the way. While this trip is excellent for any paddler, it is also an amazing river to learn on. Our guides will teach you the whitewater skills you need to safely read and run rapids.
Located in the northeast corner of Algonquin Park, the Petawawa River is one of many tributaries flowing into the Ottawa River. It has served as a vital travel route for thousands of years—used by First Nations peoples living in harmony with the land, by early explorers seeking an alternate trade route between the Ottawa River and Lake Huron, and later by the logging industry. Today, it draws hundreds of recreational paddlers who come to enjoy its fun, splashy rapids and scenic campsites beneath towering pines.
Starting at
$1275 USD
$1795 CAD
Per Person
Trip Highlights
- Breathtaking Views
- Whitewater Instruction
- Gourmet Food
- Travel Through Remote Locations
- Time to Relax and Unwind
MHO Adventures
All Inclusive Backcountry Canoe Trips & Wilderness Guide Training
Quick Facts
Paddlesport
- Canoeing
Activity
- Expedition
Experience/Service
- Paddling Trip
Waterway
- Whitewater Class I
- Whitewater Class II
Destination
- North America
Length
- 5 Days
Accomodation
- Wilderness Camping
Guided
- Yes
Outfitted
- Fully
Adventure Level
Itinerary
Meeting Place
McManus Lake, Ontario
We meet at McManus Lake and shuttle to Lake Traverse, then paddle across the lake to our first campsite. The next four days are spent paddling downriver, learning and practicing our whitewater paddling strokes, enjoying fun rapids and the beauty of the wilderness along the way.
Dates & Packages
Petawawa River - 5 Days
Shuttle on Day 1
- All meals (from Lunch Day 1 – Lunch Day 5)
- Group equipment
- Canoes, paddles, PFD’s and helmets
- Professional guides
- All safety equipment (SAT phone, first aid kits, rescue kits)
- Tents & Thermarests
- 60L waterproof barrel for personal gear
- Interior camping permits
- Parking for duration of trip
What Guests Are Saying
Many thanks again and hope to be able to do another trip with you in the future. You run a great outfit :)
- S. Nolan