The Jewel of Ontario
A beginner's guide to Georgian Bay's North Channel
By Bill Jennings
Video: A PWC Ride from Pembroke to Mattawa
A must-ride Ontario destination
For PWC enthusiasts, Ontario’s Ottawa River is a must-ride destination. You can ride the full 700-km (434-mile) round trip between Pembroke and Temiskaming Shores in four easy days. For a quick weekend overnighter, try the shorter 330-km (200-mile) return ride between Pembroke and Mattawa. Here’s what to expect…
The City of Pembroke in the Ottawa Valley is an ideal staging point. Located on Highway 17 between Algonquin Park and Quebec, it’s a charming, full-service community (pop. 15,000). For PWC riders, Pembroke has three advantages: a good municipal marina, a riverside location that accesses an uninterrupted 90-km (55-mile) cruise upriver, and a top-notch staging hotel, the Best Western.
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