Ontario’s Blue-Water Lakes
So blue you won’t believe your eyes.
By Virginia Marshall
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.
- Spanish River Outfitters
- True North Airways (Fly-in adventures)
- Agnew Lake Lodge Spanish River Canoe Trip Services
Find great backcountry paddling experiences at Ontario Parks.
For information on park fees and reservations, click here.
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