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Madawaska River Waterfront
A whitewater river through the Ottawa Valley — Calabogie, Barry's Bay and a chain of lakes prized for paddling and cottages.
Overview
Whitewater and lake country
The Madawaska River runs through the Ottawa Valley west of the capital, tumbling into the south end of Calabogie Lake near Calabogie Peaks and linking a chain of lakes — Black Donald, Centennial and more — across Renfrew County.
It's a renowned paddling river: the Middle Madawaska near Barry's Bay is home to the acclaimed Madawaska Kanu Centre, and the system offers strong bass, trout and pickerel fishing.
On the water
Ottawa Valley cottages
Waterfront here means lake and river cottages through Calabogie, Burnstown and the wider valley — adventure country about an hour west of Ottawa.
Properties range from rustic river camps to four-season lake homes; the area trades on whitewater, skiing at Calabogie Peaks, and proximity to the capital.
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Madawaska River waterfront — your questions answered
Where is the Madawaska River?
In the Ottawa Valley west of Ottawa, running through Renfrew County and into Calabogie Lake near Calabogie.
What is it known for?
Whitewater paddling — including the Madawaska Kanu Centre near Barry's Bay — plus a connected chain of lakes for cottaging and fishing.
What is the market like?
Lake and river cottages from rustic camps to four-season homes, popular with Ottawa-area buyers.