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Paddling Guide: Petawawa River, Algonquin Park

Jan 12, 2026
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The Petawawa River is one of the top wilderness tripping rivers in North America. Located in Ontario's Algonquin Park, the Petawawa River boasts epic scenery, challenging whitewater, great fishing, and spectacular camping. This video is designed to provide insight into what a paddling trip down the Petawawa River involves. 00:00 – About the Petawawa River 02:59 – Unique Features 04:43 – Water Levels 06:20 – Type of Paddlecraft 09:12 – Experience Needed 10:29 – Overnight Trips 12:57 – Places to Note 16:23 – Hazards and Dangers 18:42 – Rules and Regulations 19:15 – Fishing 20:23 – Rentals and Guided Trips 20:50 – More Information Watch our 5-day trip down the Petawawa! Part 1: https://youtu.be/m9YbGM_137U Part 2: https://youtu.be/B8m9EApJybA Link to River Gauge: https://www.wateroffice.ec.gc.ca/