2016 Ottawa Outdoors Summer | Page 21

When was the last time you wandered? FROM PRISTINE waterways and breathtaking wilderness to small town charm and authentic hospitality, the Ottawa Valley is a place steeped in culture where you can immerse yourself in a unique blend of heritage and outdoor recreation. And what’s even better? It’s all within a 30 minute drive from the Nation’s Capital. paddle guide you through interconnected waterways where towering white pines dot the shorelines and sandy beaches beckon. Feel the power and rush of the whitewater as you manoeuvre through the rapids of the mighty Ottawa, Madawaska or Petawawa rivers, retracing the footsteps of the First Nation’s people and early European explorers as they would have hundreds of years ago. Seasoned outfitters, such as OWL Rafting, River Run Rafting, Wilderness Tours, Horizon X Rafting and Madawaska Kanu Centre, offer whitewater rafting and paddling experiences never to be forgotten. If doing the J-stroke is not your thing then let Ottawa River Adventures take care of the work