4 Week SL - Missinaibi River – Y Camp Pine Crest

The Missinaibi River is a river in northern Ontario, Canada, which flows northeast from Missinaibi Lake, north of Chapleau, and empties into the Moose River, which drains into James Bay. It is 755 kilometers in length and is one of the longest free-flowing and undeveloped rivers in Ontario. The river's name means "pictured waters" in the Cree language and the name is thought to refer to the pictographs found on rock faces along the river. At Thunderhouse Falls, the river drops 40 metres, part of its descent from the Canadian Shield to the Hudson Bay Lowlands. In the days of the fur trade, this river provided access to James Bay by way of the Moose River and to Lake Superior by way of the Michipicoten River. There is also evidence that native peoples used the river as a trading route long before that time. We will be traveling for 17 days from the town of Missinaibi, at the top of the Arctic watershed, down the Missinaibi River paddling and portaging through exciting rapids, scenic waterfalls, and a majestic landscape. We will end in the town of Mattice and sign the canoe log, to become part of the Missinaibi's history. Skill Level: Intermediate - difficult What to expect: 7–8 hours of paddling each day, Class I-III white water, lining boats, and some portages on rough terrain. To finalize your registration for this leadership program, please ensure that you fill out the Medical & Camper Experience Form by navigating to activity number #148625.