Wild Class I and II whitewater paddling in Spring

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Makobe-Grays River Provincial Park is a wild whitewater river that flows north through a series of narrow canyons. Summer paddling consists mainly of flatwater with some moving water, lining and numerous portages.

Discover great backcountry paddling adventures at Ontario Parks.

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About Trish Manning

Trish Manning is an adventure travel writer and the content coordinator for Ontario Outdoor Adventures. 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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