Spanish River Provincial Park: A Favourite Backcountry Destination

Local outfitters offer exceptional services for guided or self-guided adventures. Plan your trip with a train-in option! #PaddleON

In addition to serene flatwater, the Spanish River offers paddling for canoeists of intermediate skill level, with Class I and II rapids, lots of swifts and moving water. Explore the historic route of the Ojibwe, 18th century fur traders and turn of the century Forest Ranger Archie Belaney, later known as Grey Owl.

Find great backcountry paddling experiences at Ontario Parks. 

For information on park fees and reservations, click here.

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.

Recommended Articles

Ontario’s Blue-Water Lakes

So blue you won’t believe your eyes.

Paddling Laws

This is what you need to know about safety on the water in Ontario.

It's Time for a Paddle

Canoe and kayak rentals that are perfect for your next paddling adventure.

Sun and Sand

Soak it up at the best Lake Huron beaches

Temagami Canoe Trip Guide

Expert advice for paddling in paradise.

The Spanish River

Everything you need to plan your next canoe trip.

Easy River Tripping

The French River will delight canoeists of all ages.

Find Wilderness South of Algonquin

Kawartha Highlands Provincial Park

Missinaibi River Canoe Trip

Learn how to plan a canoe trip down this famed wilderness river.

Best Sites on the French River

Where to stay on your canoe trip.

Philip Edward Island Camping Guide

The inside scoop on this Georgian Bay gem.

SUPreme Adventure

Best paddleboarding destinations for beginners.

Kayak & Canoe Sudbury

9 incredible paddling destinations near the City of Lakes.

Temagami Canoe Trip Routes

6 top trip options.

Ontario’s Moose Hotspots

Your best chance of seeing a moose is by paddle.

Mississagi River Canoe Trip

Find out how to paddle this famed wilderness river.

Go Ahead, Be a Joiner

Find a Facebook Paddling Club that's right for you.

Escape the Crowds

How to plan a Lake Superior Provincial Park canoe trip.

Quetico’s Best Canoe Routes

Expert advice for exploring Canada’s top canoeing paradise.

Paddling in Lady Evelyn Smoothwater

Your ultimate guide to canoe tripping in this provincial park.