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Mississippi Mills
Appleton and Mississippi River Downriver
How to Get There: From Ottawa, Hwy. 7 to Appleton Side Rd. 3km before Carleton Place. North to River Rd. and into Appleton. Do not cross river.
The Launch Site: Small park below falls.
The Paddle: Explore bay and downriver towards Almonte.
Watch For: Old mill ruins, small hydro generating station, wetland shores. Herons abound. No lunch landing spots.
Seasonal Information: Good until freeze-up.
Clayton Lake
How to Get There: From Almonte, take County Rd. 16 (Wolf Grove Rd.) 12 km to County Rd. 9 (Tatlock Rd.). Turn north into the village of Clayton.
The Launch Site: At dam; parking on site.
The Paddle: Circumnavigate the lake. Following northwest shore brings you into mouth of Indian River. Explore to bridge on Galbraith Rd. Lunch sites near bridge.
Watch For: Extensive wild rice beds, ducks and marsh birds.
Seasonal Information: Wild rive best is autumn. Good until freeze-up.
Mississippi River from Pakenham Upriver
How to Get There: North from Almonte on County Rd. 29 to Pakenham, or, from Ottawa, north on Hwy. 417 to Exit 159 Kinburn Side Rd. and west to Pakenham and over Five Span Stone Bridge.
The Launch Site: In Pakenham, find park behind public school. Launch at swimming beach.
The Paddle: Upriver to foot of Blakeney Falls.
Watch For: Beautiful shorelines, herons and other birds. Indian Creek through tunnel under roadway, shoreline wild flowers. Lunch site at falls.
Seasonal Information: Good until freeze-up.
Warning: Don’t get swept downstream from this launch site during spring flood.
Mississippi River from Pakenham Downriver
How to Get There: North from Almonte on County Rd. 29 to Pakenham, or, from Ottawa, north on Hwy. 417 to Exit 169 Kinburn Side Rd. and west to Pakenham and over Five Span Stone Bridge.
The Launch Site: Park at foot of Five Span Stone Bridge. Launch at riverside.
The Paddle: Travel downriver as far as you wish, skirting shorelines for best effect.
Watch For: Cody Creek on south shore. Red-headed woodpeckers nest in old trees. Many shoreline wild flowers. Otters are common. Lunch spots and tea rooms in village.
Seasonal Information: Good until freeze-up.
Warning: Stay clear of rapids under bridge by launch site.
Mississippi River from Almonte
How to Get There: From Ottawa, take Hwy. 417, Exit 155 at County Rd. 49 to Almonte, left on Martin St. South.
The Launch Site: End of Martin St. South at river by lookout.
The Paddle: Explore town and upriver towards Appleton. No landing spots except at fairgrounds across from launch site.
Watch For: Abundant wildlife along shorelines.
Seasonal Information: Strong currents and highwater in spring, so don’t paddle past bridge. Otherwise, good until freeze-up.
Almonte and Mississippi River Downriver
How to Get There: From Ottawa, take Hwy. 417, Exit 155 at County Rd. 49 to Almonte. Metcalfe Park is below waterfalls on County Rd. 49, and part of downtown Almonte.
Launch Site: Beach in park.
The Paddle: Explore foot of two waterfalls, shorelines downriver to Blakeney. Small park across road by bridge for picnic and exploring.
Watch For: Large stone woolen mill at Almonte (now condos). Shallow rapids halfway to Blakeney. In low water walk canoe.
Seasonal Information: Strong currents and high water in spring.
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