ABOVE: The route named Paint and Paddle: The Group of Seven Connection was a favourite plein air painting and paddling locale for J.E.H. MacDonald (1873-1932), one of the founding members of the Group of Seven.
The City of Kawartha Lakes has been a popular destination northeast of Toronto for generations, but don’t let the “city” part throw you off. It is, in fact, home to charming towns and villages connected by pastoral landscapes, storybook farms, and an abundance of picturesque lakes and waterways. It is also just the right distance from Ottawa for an easy getaway with plenty to do and discover. Here are some newly-mapped paddling routes that suit everyone from the novice and families to the experienced backcountry paddler.
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