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  Esprit Rafting - Guided Canoe Trips and Canoe Rentals
Canoeing with Esprit on the Barron Canyon, La Rivière Noire, The Petawawa River and The Coulonge River.
The Petawawa River is unparalleled in its whitewater, wildlife and scenery.
Although the river is quickly returning to its original state, signs of the logging era are still present.
www.espritrafting.com /canoeing.html   (465 words)

  
  Petawawa, Ontario - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Situated in the Ottawa Valley, with a population of 15,500, Petawawa is the most populous municipality in Renfrew County.
Petawawa is scenically located on the west bank of the Ottawa River where it's intersected by the Petawawa River.
Petawawa was incorporated as a township in 1865 and as a village in 1961.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Petawawa   (361 words)

  
 index.page
Quietly nestled on the western shores of the Ottawa River and bisected by the Petawawa River is the Town of Petawawa.
Petawawa is the home to the Canadian Forces Base Petawawa and the Petawawa Falcons Minor Soccer Association.
In 1961, the Village of Petawawa was incorporated and on July 1, 1997 the Village and Twsp of Petawawa amalgamated to become the Town of Petawawa.
www.geocities.com /pmsa_ca   (544 words)

  
 Petawawa - Dynamic by Nature - Emerald Necklace Trail System
The Millennium Trail, a paved 2-kilometre walkway along the Petawawa River, is Phase One of the Emerald Necklace.
The Petawawa Rotary Club was the lead applicant with funding by the Canadian Millennium Partnership, the Ontario Trillium Foundation, the Town of Petawawa, Ontario 2000, and donations from local residents, businesses and CFB Petawawa.
The Petawawa River runs from Algonquin Park to the mighty Ottawa River converging in the heart of Petawawa.
www.petawawa.ca /index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=478&Itemid=91   (1036 words)

  
 Petawawa River - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Petawawa River is a river in eastern Ontario, Canada.
The river is 187 km in length and drains an area of 4,200 km², with a mean discharge of 45 m³/s (source: Atlas of Canada).
From the late 1800s until the 1960s, the river was used for log driving of the timber from the forested areas surrounding the river.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Petawawa_River   (150 words)

  
 Official Site for CFB Petawawa   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
The origin of the name PETAWAWA is lost in antiquity, but legend has it that it's an Algonquin Indian word pronounced "PETWEWE" which translates roughly to "where one hears a sound like this" refering to the roar of the white water rapids of the river.
Fort William, situated directly across the Ottawa River from the Base, was thought to have been established as a trading post and was in close proximity to a large Indian encampment.
The land occupied by CFB Petawawa was purchased by the Canadian Government in 1904, and the first troops arrived for training during the summer of 1905.
www.army.dnd.ca /cfb_petawawa/history_e.htm   (707 words)

  
 Black Feather - Noire River
NOIRE RIVER -- The Noire is a beautiful Quebec whitewater river flowing from its headwaters below La Verendrye south to the Ottawa River near Pembroke.
Less well known and less travelled than other rivers in the area the Noire has the greatest length of runnable whitewater, the shortest total distance that must be portaged, the best chance of seeing wildlife and least chance of seeing other paddlers.
The Noire is a fun 7 day summer holiday on a wilderness river for those with some canoeing experience.
www.blackfeather.com /canoe/canoe_noireriver.htm   (148 words)

  
 Paddling & Diving Central Ontario North - Muskoka, Bruce, Grey and Simcoe Counties
While the river isn't really long it does have its share of play areas and challenges which are sometimes overlooked due to its proximity to the Madawaska This is a scenic area which also makes for very nice canoe tripping if you have whitewater skills.
The river is prone to deadfalls, strainers and sweepers.
Esprit Rafting - Rafting, Eastern Ontario - Ottawa River, Petawawa River and Magnetawan River in the Eastern Ontario Region 4-5hrs.
www.out-there.com /ton02pdl.htm   (5464 words)

  
 ValleyExplore.com - Walking Trail Guide - Petawawa Millennium Trail
This 4.4 km trail there and back offers a pleasant walk along the shore of the turbulent Petawawa River, which is a white-water boating mecca.
The origin of the name Petawawa is most probably from the Algonquin Indian word meaning "where one hears a noise like this", which refers to the river's many roaring rapids.
The last river drive on the Petawawa was in 1964.
valleyexplore.com /walk/ottawa/petawawa.htm   (421 words)

  
 Canadian Canoe Routes - Route Description
The river was very quiet, with several herons and ducks and lots of curves.
While some parts of the river have a current, for the most part the current is not a determining factor for which way you choose to travel.
Sunday morning saw us out on the river while the early morning steam was still rising off the water and the dew was glistening in the eastern sun.
www.myccr.com /canoedb/routeDetails.php?routeid=109   (2062 words)

  
 ValleyExplore - Walking Trails - Ottawa River & Algonquin Park
The Ottawa River flows 1200 km from its head-waters in northern Quebec to the St. Lawrence River.
For 250 km the Ottawa River forms the eastern boundary of Renfrew County.
The Ottawa River has had a significant place in the history of the first nations people, development of the fur trade and later for loggers and pioneering settlers.
www.valleyexplore.com /walk/ottawa.htm   (366 words)

  
 About Us
About Us The Petawawa River Rat Kayak Club is a non-profit volunteer based club that teaches and promotes paddling based in Petawawa, Ontario Canada.
This event is held in Petawawa on the Petawawa river and usually consists of a down river race, a rodeo competition and a slalom race.
The Petawawa River Rats Kayak Club is a proud member of Whitewater Ontario.
www3.sympatico.ca /mt2001/aboutus.htm   (236 words)

  
 Petawawa
Oiseau [wazo] Rock is a 46 m sheer rock face rising out of the Ottawa River, across from the AECL Chalk River Laboratories about 16 km upriver from Petawawa.
In 1870 a survey to establish the Town Plot encompassed The Point where the Petawawa River empties into the Ottawa River.
The development of the Town of Petawawa shifted inland to the King’s Road/Hwy 17 and the railroad, today’s Petawawa Boulevard.
www.ottawariver.org /html/landmarks/petawawa_e.html   (412 words)

  
 Petawawa - Dynamic by Nature - History
The Township of Petawawa was incorporated in 1865, and the Village of Petawawa was incorporated in 1961.
On July 1, 1997, the Village and the Township amalgamated to become the Town of Petawawa with a population today of over 15,000, the largest municipality in Renfrew County.The earliest settlement recorded in Petawawa was by the group of Algonkin Indians known as "people of the great river".
During those early times the location was ideal for access throughout the region on the Ottawa and Petawawa Rivers for both the gathering for social assemblies and for the transportation of trade goods.
www.petawawa.ca /index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=461&Itemid=88   (496 words)

  
 Black Feather - Petawawa River Canoeing Trip | Whitewater Canoeing | Camping Trip | Petawawa River
PETAWAWA RIVER -- Many people are unaware that Algonquin Park contains a famous whitewater river - the Petawawa.
Flowing eastward across the more remote top of the park, the Petawawa combines Algonquin wilderness and a challenging whitewater experience.
If you have some whitewater experience then either choice is a chance for you to enjoy an Algonquin wilderness getaway with a group of like minded paddlers.
www.blackfeather.com /canoe/canoe_petawawariver.htm   (114 words)

  
 Petawawa   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
The Petawawa River runs through Algonquin Park in Eastern Ontario.
Petawawa River, an interesting class 1 to 3 river, and an excellent
river for beginners and intermediates to practice their paddling skills.
www.alrobinson.com /recreation/canoeing/local/petawawa.htm   (119 words)

  
 Welcome to The Ottawa Valley
There is plenty of variety, from the urban centres to the rural areas, where beautiful artistry, seasonal agriculture and lush wilderness abound.
Whether you are new to the area, dropping by for a visit or lived here all your life; CFB Petawawa has the recreational, fitness, sports or leisure activity that is right for you and your whole family.
Quietly nestled on the western shores of the Ottawa River is the Town of Petawawa, just 120 km west of Ottawa.
www.ottawavalley.org /communities.html   (425 words)

  
 RCSigs.ca - RC Sigs Militaria Site - Camp/Base Petawawa
The origin of the name PETAWAWA is lost in antiquity, but legend has it that it is an Algonquin Indian word pronounced 'PETWEWE".
In another legend it is said that the area was named after an indigenous woman who inhabited the banks of the Petawawa River and lived to the age of 115 years old.
During 1946 the first Regular Army Units arrived in Camp Petawawa and it was established as a permanent camp.
www.rcsigs.ca /ViewPlace/35   (817 words)

  
 Web Page Visitors' Favorite Algonquin Park Canoe Routes
River part is great and a few of the small portages can be beat by walking the canoe upriver (mostly small rapids).
The Petawawa river was incredibly shallow (low water levels), in some places only a few inches deep, we waded the canoe almost from the 135m portage to the 450m portage!
The Petawawa river was very scenic, saw several frogs and two turtles, including one HUGE turtle who gave us a really nice profile picture.
sky.prohosting.com /mansterg/ap/favrouts.html   (4937 words)

  
 Petawawa National Forestry Institute
Publisher: Chalk River, Ont. : Petawawa National Forestry Institute, 1982.
Publisher: Chalk River, Ont. : Petawawa National Forestry Institute, 1985.
Publisher: [Chalk River, Ont.] : Petawawa National Forestry Institute, 1984.
isbndb.com /d/publisher/petawawa_national_forestry_ins.html   (401 words)

  
 Canoeing and Hiking Photos
The terrain is highly varied over the park, varying from marshland to hills and big lakes to rivers and small lakes.
This was a one week loop in the west end of the park: Butt Lake to Tim River to Big Trout Lake and up the Petawawa to Misty Lake and Daisy Lake.
Cliffs on the Nach Rapids: The Petawawa River
www.cita.utoronto.ca /~karr/hiking.html   (356 words)

  
 Petawawa - D2 Group Tour Planner: Planning Group Tours in Petawawa - D2 | Specializing in providing tour operators with ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Petawawa - D2 Group Tour Planner: Planning Group Tours in Petawawa - D2
Petawawa - D2 Nestled on the western shores of the Ottawa River and bisected by the Petawawa River is the Town of Petawawa.
The Base Museum tells the fascinating story of the formation of Camp Petawawa in 1905, through two world wars to its present day.
www.grouptourplanner.com /Petawawa.cfm   (168 words)

  
 Algonquin Park: North East
Big lakes, small lakes, marshes and rivers are linked by a series of portages.
The park contains rivers of various sizes, including some white water on the Petawawa, big lakes with long stretches of paddling, smaller lakes and marshlands, and landscape ranging from very southern Canadian Shield with its stark beauty, lush deciduous forests with the famed Ontario fall colours, primarily coniferous forests, and marshy grasslands.
We camped at the beginning of the continuation of the Petawawa, not a bad site, but very cold with a cutting wind.
www.cita.utoronto.ca /~karr/alg_1998.html   (1624 words)

  
 CHOCPAW EXPEDITIONS
The Missinaibi River is the major portion of the Lake Superior to James Bay canoe route, that was utilized by the Hudson Bay Company and its traders as recently as 1962.
This river has a short season and is strictly a May run as it feeds off the changing of the seasons.
Although the moving water portions of the river hold you into a steady rhythm as you descend the river, the awe inspiring scenery slows you down to enjoy the sound of the river's peaceful whisper.
www.venturenorth.com /chocpaw/cpawcsch.htm   (725 words)

  
 OC@YU - Laurent in Petawawa River   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
They were attracted by the challenge of class III and IV rapids with names that conveyed the fury of the Petawawa - Temptatious, Devil's Chute, Furies, Dracula, Surprise, Cracked Chute and Roll Away.
Two of those rapids were each almost a kilometer long with little opportunity, to eddy out for a breather to bail.
Not only did she practically sit up a hornets' nest, she is the only person ever (to my knowledge to drive a chipmunk to swim the width of the river.
www.yorku.ca /yuoc/Tales/laurent.html   (418 words)

  
 Che-Mun 113 - Ottertooth.com
While I was expecting something more straightforward, Drought has reached into the cinematic bag of tricks and rewarded us with an interesting film about paddling the river and those who have paddled it before.
Petawawa means, ‘the noise from far away” and it rises in the eastern half of Algonquin.
Les Stroud, who helped George Drought with his Petawawa film including the lovely music, is the man behind this production and it looks first class all the way.
www.ottertooth.com /che-mun/113/113-8.htm   (733 words)

  
 CHRS - Canadian Rivers Day   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
This fundraising event, planned for the second Sunday in June to coincide with Canadian Rivers Day, is organized by the Miramichi Lodge Foundation to raise funds that will directly enhance the quality of life of the Lodge’s residents.
The Fredericton River Festival promises to be a fantastic weekend which will raise the profile of the St. John River and help us connect to the River that connects us all.
The city of Edmonton is holding their 9th annual River Day on the same weekend as Canadian Rivers Day.
www.chrs.ca /RiversDay/Events_e.htm   (1113 words)

  
 Deep River and Area Internet Blog
Joanne grew up in the Deep River area and came back to live in Deep River for a number of years and then move away again.
As DRSA brings its 20th year of operation to a close there has been much to celebrate, and as preparation for 2007 goes ahead excitement is mounting as research projects are confirmed and applications for students and summer employment flow in.
This blog has been setup to allow people to post information related to the Deep River and Area and is integrated with the Deep River & Area and Ex-patriates Directories which are sponsored by Bright Ideas Software.
deepriverarea.blogspot.com   (675 words)

  
 Welcome to The Ottawa Valley
The club was founded in 2003 to promote fly fishing in the Ottawa Valley.
If you want to learn new waters close to home, associate yourself with some of the best bass anglers in the Ottawa Valley, then Petawawa Bassmasters is for you.
Water levels and constraints, principal reservoirs and other information about the Ottawa river Their main goal is to provide protection against flooding along the Ottawa River and its tributaries.
www.ottawavalley.org /usefullinks.html   (356 words)

  
 Welcome to the Makers of Documentary Videos of Canadian Wilderness Rivers.
Welcome to the Makers of Documentary Videos of Canadian Wilderness Rivers.
from the Hermann to the Hayes River is now completed
Mountain River: N.W.T. Hanbury-Thelon Rivers: N.W.T. and Nunavut.
www.wildernessbound.com /frame3.html   (78 words)

  
 PaddleFoot dates and prices for summer 2004 programs.
Click here to find out how to register for any PaddleFoot program.
Dumoine River, QC River Trek II Aug. 14-26
Coulonge River, QC C de B (Coureurs de Bois)
www.paddlefoot.ca /dates_and_rates.htm   (113 words)

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