Best Fall Colour Paddling
Where to see the spectacle from the water.
By Conor Mihell
Spectacular wilderness, pristine lakes, old growth forests
Local outfitters and lodges offer exceptional services for guided or self-guided adventures. #PaddleON
Lady Evelyn Smoothwater, Makobe-Grays River (whitewater) and Obabika River Provincial Parks are in the heart of Temagami’s pristine wilderness. Paddle pristine waters. Explore the world’s largest remaining red and white pine old growth stands.
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