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The Travel Information Centre, built of hand-hewn red pine logs, provides a spectacular attraction to the main thoroughfare of Mattawa. Brochures, maps, and general information are available there. |
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The historic Town of Mattawa is situated on the junction of the Mattawa and Ottawa Rivers. This friendly bilingual town is the oldest settlement in the Nipissing District. Known to the Natives as "Mahtahwan", Mattawa not only has a colourful history but is also surrounded by the spectacular beauty of the upper Laurentian Mountains. Many missionaries, fur traders and explorers, such as Brûlé, Champlain and Radisson, passed through Mattawa on their travels west. It was a regular stop during fur trade years, with the establishment of a Hudson's Bay Post and Fort in the 1830's. |
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Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park Camp in a towering pine forest, fish the plentiful waters of the Canadian Heritage Mattawa River and hike through trails of historical significance at Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park. Explore on foot and by canoe, following 6,000 years of tradition begun by the native peoples, continued by the early explorers and capped off by the feats of the hardy voyageurs. The colourful past comes alive as you pursue today's adventures amid the remarkable scenes of natural beauty that greeted Champlain. Information (705) 744-2276. |
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Something very special is growing in the Mattawa forest. Nestled among the pine trees in Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park just east of Mattawa, the Canadian Ecology Centre (CEC) is growing a reputation for excellence as one of the country's premiere ecotourism destinations. |
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Temiskawa
Whether you're just up for the day fishing, or cruising for a week or two along its scenic waters, a unique boating experience awaits all its travellers.
Boaters can nose into sheltered coves for a shore lunch and a swim, or anchor out overnight for a truly peaceful night's sleep. For the less adventurous, cruise from marina to marina and enjoy all the local flavour of the different communities. Wilderness minded boaters and those with smaller vessels, can pitch tent on the shore or venture inland to a public or private campground. |
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The Mattawa and District Museum, located at Explorers Point where the Ottawa and Mattawa Rivers converge, is open on a seasonal basis from May to September. This two-story structure of red pine logs contains artifacts from the Aboriginal period, as well as occasional exhibits from the Royal Ontario Museum. A walking tour of the town will highlight many of this community's oldest and most colourful landmarks. Tour guides are available from the Mattawa Museum. |
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