Kapuskasing River, Elsas to Woman Falls

The Kapuskasing River is the neighbour to the Upper Missinaibi, and the downstream continuation of the Chapleau River. Because of the reputation of these other rivers, the fast flowing rapids and waterfalls of the Kapuskasing have remained unknown to most paddlers. In fact, we only know of 4 parties who have paddled the section from Elsas to Kapuskasing in the last 15 years.

However, the river has not gone unnoticed for its hydro-electric potential. Plans are underway to build a series of four water projects on the lower section of the river.

Join us as we make a return trip to the upper section of the Kap, to say good-bye to yet another wild river, and help us to appreciate the wild places that we still have.

This trip will involve travel where there are no established portage trails or campsites. Some "bushwacking" is expected.

Trip Itinerary

August 7: Fly or drive to Timmins or Foleyet, ON
Evening: 1 hour train ride to Elsas, ON, to meet participants who have completed the Chapleau River leg of the trip.Cabin accommodation.

August 8: Breakfast at Quigley's, Elsas. Chapleau R. participants not continuing on the Kap depart by train. Expedition departs by canoe. Exploration of the old townsite at the Nemogosenda R.

August 9 to August 13: Descent of the Upper portion of the River. We will enjoy a relaxed pace, perhaps a layover day, great fishing and pleny of down-time on this untouched section of the river. Thankfully, the few portages are all short!

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