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in the middle of ‘no-where’! Choose Soft or or Soft Choose ‘no-where’! of middle the in shower, and have a leisurely breakfast on the the on breakfast leisurely a have and shower, on the east edge of Algonquin Park, where you can learn how to to how learn can you where Park, Algonquin of edge east the on

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The CanadianAlgonquin Way CulturalLakeside Centre Cottage Resort Stay MadawaskaOWL Rafting Kanu on the Centre Ottawa River CanoeON GOLDEN Museum LAKE Elmhirst’s Resort BARRY’SFORESTERS BAY FALLS PETERBOROUGH PETERBOROUGH Home of the world’s largest Birch Bark Canoe crafted in 1957 by the Algonquins JustFamily ninety owned minutes wilderness upstream resort, from exclusively the Nation’s for paddlers! Capital is Immerse a wild section in the ofscenic river Madawaskacalled the ofPACKAGE Pikwakanagan First Nations. PACKAGE RocherRiver environment Fendu. Experience and discover the downriver whitewater sensation canoe or in kayaka guided skills raft over on athe weekend Ottawa orRiver for fiveand Canoe Museum Relax in your private lakeside cottage on Rice shootdays—ideal the rapids for both like first-timers a Voyageur. or experienced paddlers. MKC offers all the comforts of a PACKAGE Lake, just a short drive from Peterborough. vacation resort; great food, camaraderie, and an authentic Canadian experience. Insider’s Tour PACKAGE PACKAGE Enjoy horseback riding, canoeing, paddle EnjoyBack a 90-minute to the tour Canoe’s of the museum, Root PACKAGE PACKAGE boarding, kayaking, waterskiing, fishing, bik- 1-Day Rafting Trip 2-Day Raft and Resort exploringVisit the Museumthe world’s to largestcapture collection the spirit of of The Week of Paddling— Zero-2-Hero— the canoe! ing, hiking or dreaming on your own dock. Visit Natural roller-coaster, big, friendly waves, After a day on the river, you may be canoes, kayaks and paddled watercraft! This Algonquin Way warmKayak water, orpaddling Canoe as a team, getting exhausted.One Day Sleep Paddling in, listen to the birds from HIGHLIGHT The Spa for a massage or take a floatplane guided experience includes a Voyageur’s snack Cultural Centre 6totally hours wet, of paddlinglaughing dailyand making new friends yourIntroduction waterfront cabana, enjoy an outdoor Museum exhibit features the story of birch flight. Local “Locavore” menu features craft (tea and bannock) and interactive galleries. 5in kilometresthe middle of of dedicated ‘no-where’! river Choose Soft or shower, and have a leisurely breakfast on the bark canoe construction by the community. beer and fine wines in the Wild Blue Yonder This full day will give you a great introduc- HIGHLIGHT High Adventure—hold on or grip your own deck overlooking the Ottawa River, reflecting Pub and Hearthside1674 Mishomis Room. We Inamo deliver if you 5 days to become a confident whitewater tion to the sport. Starting on flatwater, we CreateMUST a DOpaper canoe to take home! These prefer to barbeque at the cottage. paddlerpaddle. Each rafting trip returns to the OWL buildon the your previous comfort day’s in aadventure! canoe or kayak, Purchase an authentic souvenir prepared Pikwakanagan, Ontario models are representative of real canoes Dipresort your aboard paddle, the read signature the river Pontoon and pick Boat your HIGHLIGHTbefore transitioning into the current and from themoose museum’s and deer collection. hides. Open yearPhone: round. Package 613-625-1958 includes overnight, paddlingwww.thealonguinway.ca and breakfast. lineenjoying into thea freshly whitewater. grilled Yourmeal, passionate while taking runningSitting by the the river. campfire watching and gazing MUST DO in the beauty of the Canadian Shield. HIGHLIGHTMAY TO SEPTEMBER and experienced guides have imparted the HIGHLIGHTup at the endless night sky. Book a mini Artisan Workshop and paint a HIGHLIGHTskills and confidence to navigate this route. MUSTLooking backDO at the rapid just paddled! paddle, learn beading or try wood burning! For Sunrise paddle, sightseeing flight, Farm to Table Lunch. BodyNow itsurfing! is just you and the river; the boat is MUSTEarly morning DO coffee at water’s edge. groups of 5–11 participants, requires a mini- an extension of your body as you manoeuvre MUST DO MUST DO Taste a freshly roasted Madawaska Coffee. mum advanced notice of four weeks. Visit: www. Engagerapids and in a eddies; water battle your newfoundwith another abilities raft. canoemuseum.ca for full workshop schedule. Experience the peace and wonder of a sunrise brought to life in this natural environment. or sunset paddle in a voyageur canoe. Choose from camping to lodge or remote- forest cabana accommodation. Post-paddle, relax at the riverside resort—yoga, a log 40 OWL Lane Foresters247 River Falls, Road Ontario sauna, campfire gatherings and warm [email protected]’s Bay, Ontario showers await—and savour local Feast ON- [email protected] 910 Monaghan Road Elmhirst’s Resort certified meals throughout your stay. 613-756-3620www.owlrafting.com | www.mkc.ca Peterborough, Ontario 1045 Settler’s Line, Keene HIGHLIGHT MID-MAYJUNE TO TO MID-SEPTEMBER AUGUST 705-748-9153 705-295-4591 www.canoemuseum.ca www.elmhirst.ca Catch an eddy, surf a wave! OPEN YEAR ROUND OPEN YEAR ROUND MUST DO Swim the rapids.

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