The Missinaibi River is being recognized nationally as part of the Canadian Heritage Rivers System on Sunday, June 12, 2005 – Canadian Rivers Day. The designation ceremony will take place at 11:00 a.m. at Mattice, on the shores of the Missinaibi.

Located in northeastern Ontario, the Missinaibi flows 426 kilometres from the Abitibi Uplands north of Chapleau to the Moose River in the James Bay Lowlands.

This magnificent riverwas an important connection in trade and culture for Aboriginal people and was also a major fur trade route.    Except for a few small villages and towns at the rail and road crossings of Peterbell and Mattice, the river corridor remains largely unchanged since its fur trading days and visitors to Missinaibi Provincial Park can still paddle the ancient route by canoe.

As part of the provincial parks system, the Missinaibi River’s important natural and cultural features remain protected, and its recreational opportunities are maintained.  Its rich habitat provides for frequent viewing of wildlife and tremendous fishing opportunities.

The Missinaibi is the eleventh Canadian Heritage River in Ontario.

 

Last Modified: June 9, 2005
Queen's Printer for Ontario, 2007