Rivers of the Upper Ottawa Valley: Myth, Magic and Adventure

by Hap Wilson

Each year thousands of American canoeists venture north to paddle the Ottawa River and its tributaries. The Ottawa is among this continent's great rivers. Both the Ottawa and its main tributaries have the rugged characteristics that whitewater enthusiasts crave. Wilson also includes many trips for novice and cautious paddlers. Trips

120 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 1999

About the author

Hap Wilson is one of Canada's most well known wilderness guides and has traveled more than 60,000 km across Canada by canoe. Author of 14 books and numerous feature articles about nature and the outdoors, Wilson taught Pearce Brosnan how to paddle a canoe and throw a knife for the Attenborough movie "Grey Owl". Wilson's illustrated book "Voyages - Canada's Heritage Rivers" won the Natural Resources Council of America Award for best environmental book. Recipient of the Bill Mason Award for Lifetime Achievement in River Conservation, Wilson is also co-founder of the environment group Earthroots. Hap Wilson is an International Fellow of the prestigious Explores Club & the Royal Canadian Geographical Society, and a member of the Writers Union of Canada. Wilson is also an award winning artist and photographer.

Reviews

[EricBlyth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Want the best guide to some of the best river paddling in Canada? This is it!

[Penny · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great reference book for whitewater runners. Full of great Valley Folklore and references. The focus is definitely rapid locations however.