Pukaskwa National Park of Canada
Facilities and Services
White River and Pukaskwa River Paddling Routes
White River and Pukaskwa River Paddling Routes © Parks Canada
Orientation sessions must be completed by each backcountry visitor. To reserve your trip, call 807-229-0801.
White River
The White River offers a wilderness white-water adventure. The White is easily accessible and can be paddled any time of year during the open-water season. Many wilderness adventurers leave from White Lake Provincial Park and travel four to six days to the White River's mouth, at Lake Superior. A short paddle one-hour north on Lake Superior brings paddlers to the Hattie Cove Visitor Centre.
Pukaskwa River
The Pukaskwa River is remote and difficult route at on the park’s southern border. Navigable only during spring run-off, from May to early June, the route is maintained through the cooperative efforts of Parks Canada and Manitouwadge High School.
Paddling Guidebooks
Paddling guidebooks and maps are available from the Friends of Pukaskwa . Call 807-229-0801 ext. 228 or visit the Friends website..
Outfitting and Water Taxi Services
Several local operators offer guided trips, equipment rentals, and water taxi services. For more information, contact the operators directly:
For more information, please call Pukaskwa National Park at (807) 229-0801.