2026 Paddling Events in Ontario
Events for canoeists, kayakers, SUPers, and rafters.
By Ian Merringer
Wild Class I and II whitewater paddling in Spring
Local outfitters offer exceptional services for guided or self-guided adventures. #PaddleON
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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