MISSINAIBI RIVER Canoe camping river trip outfitter, Ontario Canada

The Upper Missinaibi River

8, 15 or 23 days of paradise

Imagine..running 40 sets of rapids, portaging fewer than 10 times, and camping every night beside the roar of cascading falls and rapids. Few rivers can match the power, beauty and history of the Upper Missinaibi. From its source at Missinaibi Lake, the river rushes 350 miles North to James Bay, over Precambrian granite, through string bogs and marshes, and all within a Provincial Park.

Our guided trip catches the river at the headwaters on Big Missinaibi Lake, and over 100 miles of river, we drop 300 feet. Although the pace is relaxed enough to allow for whitewater instruction and plenty of relaxation time, this trip does require an intermediate level of general fitness with a couple longer days on the water. Truly, one of the best ways to experience one of the world's great heritage rivers.

2012 Trip Dates

July 8th - 15th, 2012 • 8 days
July 8th - 22nd , 2012 • 15 day Upper Missinaibi / Thunderhouse Falls Trip
July 8th - 30th, 2012 • 23 day Full Missinaibi River Trip
NOTE: All trip participants meet on the evening of July 7th
NEW TRIP: August 5th – 13th, 2012 • 9 days (Peterbell - Mattice)

Price

8 day trip • $1,675 Canadian dollars + HST
9 day trip • $1,875 Canadian dollars + HST
15 day trip • $3,200 Canadian dollars + HST
23 day trip • $4,825 Canadian dollars + HST

Who's this trip for?

Beginners welcome. No previous skill or experience is necessary to participate on this trip. Expect moderate physical activity, 5-7 hours per day, brief moderate intensity.

Start & Finish

Racine Lake Campground • Chapleau, Ontario

Upper Missinaibi with Missinaibi Headwaters Outfitters

Included in Trip Price

• Camping at Racine Lake
• Transportation to Missinaibi PP & from Brunswick Bridge
• All meals & Group Equipment
• Tents & Thermarests (if needed)
• Interior Camping Permits

How do I join?

Call our reservations specialist toll free (855) 226-6366 to book your trip.

Detailed Trip Itinerary

DAY 0: Racine Lake Campground
Our adventure begins with a rendezvous at Racine Lake Campground (26kms north of the town of Chapleau, Ontario) on Friday evening. That night we will meet the group, go over the trip plan, hand out gear and enjoy an outdoor campfire and some Canada Day Fireworks.

DAY 1: Quittigene
Today we will drive one hour up the road to Big Missinaibi Lake where we will begin our Expedition on the water. Our first set of rapids will be our camp for the night. There will be lots of time for Whitewater instruction and River Morphology conversations.

DAY 2: Peterbell Marsh
Once we are all confident in our whitewater paddling abilities we will make our way to the ghost town of Peterbell, where we will explore the ruins of this old logging town and set up camp for the night.

DAY 3: Wavy Rapids
We will paddle the Peterbell Marsh in hopes of catching a glimpse of some wildlife and make camp at Wavy Rapids, a great place to practice our whitewater moves and enjoy a marvelous sunset.

DAY 3: Greenhill Rapids to Split Rock Falls
Tuesday begins with the infamous Greenhill Rapids. Depending upon water and confidence levels, the decision is made to run or portage this long and challenging class III.

After running another five sets, we camp atop the gorge of Split Rock Falls. Here, we decide if the next day will take us off the river into scenic and historic Brunswick Lake, or will become an easy day to the A+campsite at Thunder Falls.

DAY 4-5: Thunder Falls
Decisions, decisions... You know life's rough when you must choose between spending an afternoon resting in the shade of the cedars, tuned to the roar of Thunder Falls, or try to catch the group a meal of fresh Walleye from below the falls. If that doesn't work, we are sure to catch dinner at the next campsite

DAY 6 - 8: Devils Shoepack & Brunswick Bridge
When we rejoin the Missinaibi we experience yet more great whitewater paddling. The long rock garden of Albany Rapids offers some excitement, and depending on water levels, one of our final campsites provides a great opportunity for some 'surfing'â€¦.yes, we surf in canoes! On Saturday morning we return to Chapleau via van/truck. Or, you could continue down river with our Thunderhouse Falls Trip!