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

Name: Rivers of the Upper Ottawa Valley: Myth, Magic and Adventure, Eac
Brand: Boston Mills Press
SKU: 9781550464382
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Rivers of the Upper Ottawa Valley: Myth, Magic and Adventure, 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 enthusia, Rivers of the Upper Ottawa Valley: Myth, Magic and Adventure

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Rivers of the Upper Ottawa Valley: Myth, Magic and Adventure
Written by author Hap Wilson
Published by Boston Mills Press, May 2004
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 enthusia
A well mapped and documented guide to wilderness canoe trips in Upper Ottawa Valley appropriate for a range of abilities from whitewater adventures for seasoned paddlers to quieter and shorter trips for the less seasoned.

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Foreword Preamble

Section I: A View of the Past

The Physical Setting - "faultlines and folklore"
Soils and Vegetation
Weather
Drainage
Native History -- "Shamans, Sorcerers, and the everlasting leaf"
White History -- "Fur, axe and Hydro-power"
In Search of "la mer du Nord"
Along the "Mast Road"

Section II: Being Prepared: Things You Should Know

Introduction
No Trace Camping
Canoes and Equipment
Adventure Alternatives
Nature Observation -- camera tips
Safety and Emergencies
Access and Air Charters

Section III: The Rivers

How to Use This Book -- for detailed river descriptions
River Classifications
Water Levels
Detailed Rapids Maps
Rapids Classification (chart)
Map Legend
Ottawa Valley Northwest
Montreal River
Makobe River
Lady Evelyn River
Devil Rock to Mattawa
Mattawa River
Mattawa to Pembroke
Petawawa River
Petawawa Paddle and Pedal Tour
Four Days on the Barron River
QUEBEC'S TRIPLE PLAY -- Elevation graph
Riviére Dumoine
Riviére Noire/Coulonge Overview
Riviére Noire
Riviére Coulonge

Section IV: Afternotes

Politics of Wilderness
Trip Log and Check List
Menu Chart
River Notes -- personal diary
Upper Ottawa Time-Table -- historical chronology
Glossary of Terms
Bibliography
About the author
Acknowledgments
Directory

MAPS

Overview: Reference Area
Drainage and Historic Routes
Hunting Territories -- native distribution
Ottawa Valley Northwest
Mattawa River (detail)
Mattawa to Pembroke
Barron River (detail)
Pembroke and Area
Quebec's Triple Play
Dumoine River (detail -- 7 river maps/29 inset maps)
Kipawa River (detail -- 1 river map/3 inset maps)
Overview: Noire and Coulounge Rivers
Coulonge River (detail -- 13 river maps/21 inset maps)

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

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Boston Mills Press

Item Number: 9781550464382

Publication Date: May 2004

Product Description: Full Name: Rivers of the Upper Ottawa Valley: Myth, Magic and Adventure; Short Name:Rivers of the Upper Ottawa Valley

Universal Product Code (UPC): 9781550464382

WonderClub Stock Keeping Unit (WSKU): 9781550464382

Rating: 4/5 based on 2 Reviews

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Category: Media >> Books

Weight: 0.200 kg (0.44 lbs)

Width: 8.480 cm (3.34 inches)

Heigh : 10.940 cm (4.31 inches)

Depth: 0.330 cm (0.13 inches)

Date Added: August 25, 2020, Added By: Ross

Date Last Edited: August 25, 2020, Edited By: Ross

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reviewed Rivers of the Upper Ottawa Valley: Myth, Magic and Adventure on October 17, 2008

Rivers of the Upper Ottawa Valley

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

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Section I: A View of the Past

Section II: Being Prepared: Things You Should Know

Section III: The Rivers

Section IV: Afternotes

MAPS

Boston Mills Press

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