Paddle Roots of the Ottawa Valley

Explore a Heritage of Creativity at Madonna House
Sep 4th 2010 - Sep 5th 2010
Enjoy interactive demonstrations and exhibits of Ottawa Valley crafts and pioneer life.

Ride for Logan Love for Logan
Sep 4th 2010 - Sep 4th 2010
TO ALL INTERESTED VETERANS / SUPPORTERS/ AND FRIENDS. The community of CHALK RIVER will be hosting a fund raiser for the SON of a former Petawawa soldier, Dan Marchisella. Dan's 3 year old son Logan has been diagnosed with ALL ACUTE LUKEMIA. Dan, a retired military cook (RCD),& and his wife Misty reside in Chalk River with their two young children. We would like to extend the opportunity to help out this family with a charity motorcycle ride, followed by a Spaghetti dinner, silent auction,& and Dance hosted by "JACK AND CYNTHIA KARAOKE, & DJ" at the CHALK RIVER LIONS HALL. The cost for the ride will be $20.00 for the rider and $10.00 for the passenger. (Ten Dollars per plate, is covered in this cost). The Ride: Registration will open at 10:00 am @ the Chalk River Lions Hall, Engines fired up and wheels turning at 12:00pm. We will depart Chalk River on Hwy 17, heading towards Petawawa; turn Right onto County Rd 26; turn right onto Hwy 58 towards Round Lake; turn left on Hwy 60/62 toward Eganville; turn left onto Lake Dore Rd; turn left onto Hwy 41 towards Pembroke; turn left onto Hwy 17 heading back to Chalk River. It is suggested to arrive at the Lions Hall with a FULL tank of fuel.

Harvest Time at Heritage House
Sep 6th 2010 - Nov 1st 2010
See the museum change with the seasons, with special harvest demonstrations. Call for details. Open daily

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Download: Paddle Routes Guide
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Download a printable version of our Paddle Routes Guide. Requires Adobe Acrobat. Or you can view our interactive version below.

View an interactive version of the Paddle Routes of the Ottawa Valley Guide.

The Ottawa Valley Tourist Association (OVTA) in partnership with the County of Renfrew Economic Development Department and local paddling enthusiasts have assembled a collection of paddle routes to help visitors and local residents explore the numerous waterways of the Ottawa Valley.

It is a sampling of the many flat water and whitewater paddling opportunities for canoeists and kayakers of all skill levels and interests in this region. There are a range of trips from a few hours and kilometres in length to weekend and multi-day routes. The new, complimentary guide provides directions with put in and take out locations, points of interest, skill levels and description of the routes.