Ontario · Canoeing

Darkwater River

2.6 mi
one way
1,237 ft
high point
Point to point
route
Aug–Sep
best months

Darkwater River is a 2.5-mile paddling route in Ontario, Canada, inside Quetico Provincial Park. The nearest town is Lac La Croix, about 15 miles east of the start. The route and its length come from OpenStreetMap. River levels, weirs and access points change, so check local conditions and portages before you paddle.

Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.

  • Nearby · Poohbah Creek · Big Lake Boat Access · Bottle River
  • Best time to go · Aug–Sep

    Best time to visit Darkwater River

    Best months: August–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      15° / -7°

      11 wet

    2. Feb

      23° / -5°

      9 wet

    3. Mar

      36° / 10°

      9 wet

    4. Apr

      51° / 25°

      10 wet

    5. May

      65° / 38°

      13 wet

    6. Jun

      75° / 49°

      14 wet

    7. Jul

      79° / 53°

      13 wet

    8. Aug

      78° / 52°

      12 wet

    9. Sep

      68° / 44°

      12 wet

    10. Oct

      52° / 32°

      14 wet

    11. Nov

      34° / 19°

      11 wet

    12. Dec

      21° / 3°

      11 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Ely, MN, 30 mi away at 1,382 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Darkwater River for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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