Rivers of the Upper Ottawa Valley: Myth, Magic and Adventure [Paperback]

Hap Wilson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 6, 2004

Each year thousands of American canoeists venture north to paddle the Ottawa River and its tributaries. The Ottawa is among this continent's great rivers.

Both the Ottawa and its main tributaries have the rugged characteristics that whitewater enthusiasts crave. Wilson also includes many trips for novice and cautious paddlers.

Trips include:

• Ottawa Valley Northwest
• Montreal River
• Makobe River
• Lady Evelyn River
• Devil Rock to Mattawa
• Mattawa River
• Mattawa to Pembroke
• Petawawa River
• Petawawa Paddle and Pedal Tour
• Barron River
• Rivière Dumoine
• Rivière Kipawa
• Rivière Noire
• Rivière Coulonge

Editorial Reviews

Review

Detailed information... Hap Wilson has personally explored the rivers. (Wildlife Activist 200410)

I love his writing because he speaks to my soul...about canoeing and the magnificent outdoors we seldom pay attention to. (Joanne Bury Community Voices 20040715)

Personally documented maps... far more information than a volume size might lead the reader to expect. (Linda Turk Thunder Bay Chronicle-Journal )

Sound advice on important topics... Anyone planning a canoe trip to the areas covered by Wilson will benefit greatly. (Glenn Perrett Cottage Times )

Engaging and idiosyncratic... the clear pen-and-ink maps are full of details. (J.A. Lamont Canadian Camera )

From the Author

The Upper Ottawa Valley is one of Canada's most historic, and scenic, water routes. Highlighted in this handy guidebook are the wild rivers tumbling off the Canadian Shield landscape into the great valley. From Temagami in the north, to the whitewater rafting playground of Isle d'Allumette in the south, the book describes in intimate detail, the finest canoeing rivers in east-central Canada. Quebec's "Triple Play" -- the Dumoine, Noire and Coulonge Rivers, are distinguished as Canadian "classic" river adventures; fast-paced, exciting, challenging and supremely beautiful, these rivers flow through the magnificent Laurentian Mountains.

A note about all of Hap Wilson's Guidebooks:

Although these are field-friendly travel guidebooks, they are written and illustrated to charm and fascinate the couch-traveler as well. For help on selecting routes, or about current guided trips taking place in any one of these Canadian guidebook favorites, please feel free to contact the author(s) as listed with each title. Find more information at our website: sunriseadventures.com.

(20040704)

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Product Details

• Paperback: 120 pages
• Publisher: Boston Mills Press; Revised edition (May 6, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1550464388
• ISBN-13: 978-1550464382
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,295,139 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #9 in Books > Travel > Canada > Cities > Ottawa
  • #63 in Books > Travel > Canada > Provinces > Quebec
  • #77 in Books > Travel > Canada > Provinces > Ontario

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5.0 out of 5 stars Hap Wilson helps you discover the coulonge river, July 16, 2010

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j007kunz (Basel) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Rivers of the Upper Ottawa Valley: Myth, Magic and Adventure (Paperback)

I would strongly recommend anyone who's attempting to canoe the coulonge river to buy Haps book. It's very helpful in planning the trip and on the water it will help you even more. The detailed maps in the book help you to learn about upcoming rapids, waterfalls and swifts before it's too late. Unless you have someone with you who know's the river- I would rely on Haps experience. And we actually did. A very useful book and well worth every penny. It also tells you about the history of the river, which is quite interesting.