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The Canadian Canoe Route FOR FLY DRIVE, RV, BUS It is no coincidence that the canoe was listed SEVEN-DAY first when Canadians chose “The Seven SUGGESTED Wonders of Canada” in a national contest. No canoe, no Canada. The canoe made ITINERARY from Toronto FORESTERS FALLS Day 1 & 2: With your Canadian Canoe Route passport, drive northeast Aboriginal a nomadic, hunting life possible for the to visit The Canadian Canoe Museum in Peterborough. Learn all about Experiences aboriginals who created this vessel. It made Canadian canoe culture and explore the world’s largest collection of OWL OTTAWA European exploration possible. It begat the fur paddled watercraft! Get your passport stamped at the Tumblehome Shop! trade—North America’s first economy—and Travel south for special overnight in a private cottage at Elmhirst’s Resort. Raftingon the was critical to settlement. Day 3: Early morning Voyageur Canoe paddle on Rice Lake, then Ottawa Now everyone has the opportunity to know the true “wonder” of continue north to Madawaska Kanu Centre (MKC), just east of River the canoe. A fabulous, hands-on, participatory experience that Algonquin Provincial Park. Learn how to paddle a canoe, enjoy MKC’s takes modern “explorers” from Toronto to Ottawa or vice a versa delicious meals, overnight in a rustic cabana deep in the hardwood GOLDEN LAKE forest to get ready for your river day. Alternatively, overnight at while truly experiencing the history, importance and delight of the Spectacle Lake Lodge in private cabin beside the lake, charming home First Nations invention that made Canada possible. at the Deakin’s B&B or Sunny Rock B&B. Travellers will tour through the majestic Ontario Highlands, world- Day 4: Paddle or raft the Madawaska River, dine and overnight at renowned for its freshwater lakes and rivers. Via modern highways MKC. Get your CCR Passport stamped! Algonquin Way and the original highways—our glorious rivers—visitors will Day 5: Enroute east, visit The Algonquin Way Cultural Centre on First Nation Rideau Canal immerse themselves in all aspects of the unique Canadian Canoe. Golden Lake, home of the worlds largest birch bark canoe. Continue east, arrive at OWL Rafting resort, dine and stay beachside on the You will learn the history and legacy of this First Nations gift to the Ottawa River or overnight at Best Western Pembroke Inn in Pembroke world. You will learn how to paddle flatwater and, for those who travel by road or The Whitewater Inn in Beachburg. and water wish, whitewater. You will see how the first birchbark canoes were Day 6: Experience a signature whitewater adventure in a modern handcrafted. You will experience (in complete safety) the turbulent canoe—a day-long rafting excursion through the legendary Rocher waters encountered by the first explorers. You will travel a heritage Fendu rapids! Enjoy a freshly grilled meal aboard OWL’s Pontoon boat, river in a modern war canoe. relax, take-in the breathtaking scenery of the Canadian Shield and Once you dip your first paddle, reflect on 400 years of Voyageur culture. Special campfire and big sky overnight at OWL. you will never again be the same. —Roy MacGregor Day 7: Waterfront breakfast, obtain your passport stamp, travel to the Nation’s Capital, Ottawa. A must-stop, visit Aboriginal Experiences on Victoria Island, and receive a unique passport stamp! Make sure to get your passport Add-on: Visit the Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site at KINGSTON stamped along the way! the base of Parliament Hill, then follow this 202 kilometre route that connects Ottawa to Kingston. Stop for a half-day paddle, or cruise the full length with your own Le Boat rental from Smiths Falls. The Canadian Lakeside Cottage Resort Stay The Canadian Canoe Route FOR FLY DRIVE, RV, BUS Madawaska Kanu Centre Canoe Museum Elmhirst’s Resort HASTINGS COUNTY It is no coincidence that the canoe was listed SEVEN-DAY PETERBOROUGH & THE KAWARTHAS first when Canadians chose “The Seven SUGGESTED Family owned wilderness resort, exclusively for paddlers! Immerse in the scenic Madawaska Wonders of Canada” in a national contest. PACKAGE PACKAGE River environment and discover whitewater canoe or kayak skills over a weekend or for five No canoe, no Canada. The canoe made ITINERARY from Toronto Canoe Museum Relax in your private lakeside cottage on Rice days—ideal for both first-timers or experienced paddlers. MKC offers all the comforts of a Day 1 & 2: With your Canadian Canoe Route passport, drive northeast a nomadic, hunting life possible for the Lake, just a short drive from Peterborough. vacation resort; great food, camaraderie, and an authentic Canadian experience. to visit The Canadian Canoe Museum in Peterborough. Learn all about Experience aboriginals who created this vessel. It made Explore the world’s largest collection of canoes, Enjoy horseback riding, canoeing, paddle PACKAGE PACKAGE Canadian canoe culture and explore the world’s largest collection of boarding, kayaking, waterskiing, fishing, bik- European exploration possible. It begat the fur paddled watercraft! Get your passport stamped at the Tumblehome Shop! kayaks and paddled watercraft! The 60 minute Week of Paddling— Zero-2-Hero—One Day trade—North America’s first economy—and guided museum experience includes a Voyageur’s ing, hiking or dreaming on your own dock. Visit Travel south for special overnight in a private cottage at Elmhirst’s Resort. The Spa for a massage or take a floatplane Kayak or Canoe Paddling Introduction was critical to settlement. snack and hands-on canoe building techniques. Day 3: Early morning Voyageur Canoe paddle on Rice Lake, then flight. Local “Locavore” menu features craft 6 hours of paddling daily This full day will give you a great introduc- HIGHLIGHT Now everyone has the opportunity to know the true “wonder” of continue north to Madawaska Kanu Centre (MKC), just east of beer and fine wines in the Wild Blue Yonder 5 kilometres of dedicated river tion to the sport. Starting on flatwater, we Meet the artisans at work in the galleries, Algonquin Provincial Park. Learn how to paddle a canoe, enjoy MKC’s Pub and Hearthside Room. We deliver if you 5 days to become a confident whitewater build your comfort in a canoe or kayak, the canoe. A fabulous, hands-on, participatory experience that demonstrating paddle-carving technique, kayak- takes modern “explorers” from Toronto to Ottawa or vice a versa delicious meals, overnight in a rustic cabana deep in the hardwood prefer to barbeque at the cottage. paddler before transitioning into the current and forest to get ready for your river day. Alternatively, overnight at building, pyrography, textile arts and more! while truly experiencing the history, importance and delight of the Dip your paddle, read the river and pick your running the river. Spectacle Lake Lodge in private cabin beside the lake, charming home MUST DO Open year round. Package includes overnight, First Nations invention that made Canada possible. paddling and breakfast. line into the whitewater. Your passionate HIGHLIGHT at the Deakin’s B&B or Sunny Rock B&B. Add mini Artisan Workshop to your visit: spend and experienced guides have imparted the Looking back at the rapid just paddled! 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