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Kamiskotia River
The Kamiskotia River can be accessed at either Gogama via the Kenogaming Lake Rd or mid-way at Akweska Lake along Hwy 101. There are 18 portages along this route, 7 are recommended.Coming soon - Review typical itineraries on the Kamiskotia River.
Route Information
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Portaging
No. of Portages : 0+26+8
Total Portage Distance : 8125m
Average Portage Length : 217 m
Longest Portage : 2650 m
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Ratings
River Travel :Novice - Expert
Lake Travel : Novice
Portaging : easy - strenuous
Remoteness : intermediate - extreme
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Maps
42 A/04 Kenogaming Lake, 42 A/05 Dana 1:50 000, 42 A/12 Kamiskotia Lake
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Route Description
The Kamiskotia River route was used for millennia by nomadic Ojibwa & Cree to access their bountiful hunting and trapping grounds.
The early portion of the Kamiskotia River route (32km/20mi) consisted primarily of a series of narrow lakes - Kenogaming, Akweskwa, Misty, Beaucage and Opishing Lakes each joined by rapids over which an occasional logging bridge spans the narrows. Beaucage Lake is the last as you approached the bridge over Hwy 101. Below the highway is muffled roar of Opishing Falls with portages along either bank.
Water levels on the lake portion of this route are relatively stable throughout the seasons. In contrast, the narrow river runs swiftly with the spring runoff yet the rapids may deliver but a trickle during late July and August.
The meandering course allowes you to catch wildlife unaware while rounding the next bend; moose were frequently sighted.
The picturesque beauty of the Kamiskotia will make up for all challenges along route.
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