Friday, March 14, 2014

Canoeing the Missinaibi River-Canada

Missinaibi River recognized as a Canadian heritage for its exceptional natural beauty and historical significance, River also famous for hunting and fishing. River side camping is also very famous. Whole length of the River is 560 Km and it will take three weeks to canoe, trip can be Brocken in two parts and both pars offer equally challenging test of skills and physical strength, courage in a blend of flat water and class I-II rapids. The upper Missinaibi Canoeing stretch 236 KM. and starts from the Missinaibi Village, flow through Missinaibi Lake to Mattice town. You will paddle through the Chapleau game preserve.
Canoeing the length of Missinaibi River require plenty of Canoeing and Camping experience. Missinaibi Head waters outfitters in Chapleau offers guided tours along with equipment, also offer shuttle services for self-guided tours. The Missinaibi Provincial Park can provide the information of permits and regulation.

Bet Time to Visit: Best Time to go from May to September that time water levels are highest and provide the best challenging experience, but it’s high time of Black flies and Mosquito season so come with nets, sleeping bags and other precaution. Hypothermia is another risk because comfortable temperature can turn to freezing point dramatically so keep your cloth dry and carry water proof bag.

How to Reach: You can paddle the whole 350-mile course from Missinaibi Lake to Moosonee in 20 days—or part the excursionin in to parts at Mattice, where the waterway is crossed by the Trans-Canada Highway. Rent vessels from Missinaibi Headwaters Outfitters in Chapleau (Us$240 for every week), which is offers shuttle service.

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