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 include: 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 Barron River Rivière Dumoine Rivière Kipawa Rivière Noire Rivière Coulonge | Rivers of the Upper Ottawa Valley by Hap Wilson, Paperback | Indigo Chapters