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Are you up for the Challenge?

July 23, 2016 - Paddle and portage a historic Voyageur route
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By Trish Manning Trish Manning is an adventure travel writer.
April 1, 2025

Ready for a challenge with a twist of history? Paddle and portage 64 km of the historic Voyageur route from North Bay to Mattawa Island Conservation Area.

Or try the 13 km family/junior race from Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park to Mattawa Island. 

Take the challenge. Find out more.
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About Trish Manning

Trish Manning is an adventure travel writer. She is an avid outdoor person who loves to hike, paddle, SUP, snowshoe, cross-country ski and explore Ontario's great outdoors with her golden retriever, Daisy.

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