Ontario · Canoeing

Maligne River

1.6 mi
one way
1,440 ft
high point
Point to point
route
May, Jul–Sep
best months

Maligne River is a 1.6-mile paddling route in Ontario, Canada, inside La Verendrye Provincial Park. Saganaga Falls and Northern Light Falls are within about 3 miles. For camping, Saganaga Lake #98 and Saganaga Lake #99 are within about 6 miles. 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

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  • Nearby · Granite River · Saganaga Lake Public Water Access Site · Pine River
  • Best time to go · May, Jul–Sep

    Best time to visit Maligne River

    Best months: May and July–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° / -6°

      8 wet · 8 snow

    2. Feb

      20° / -5°

      6 wet · 6 snow

    3. Mar

      33° / 8°

      7 wet · 5 snow

    4. Apr

      47° / 24°

      8 wet · 3 snow

    5. May

      61° / 38°

      11 wet · 1 snow

    6. Jun

      71° / 49°

      13 wet

    7. Jul

      76° / 54°

      11 wet

    8. Aug

      74° / 52°

      11 wet

    9. Sep

      64° / 45°

      11 wet

    10. Oct

      49° / 33°

      12 wet · 2 snow

    11. Nov

      34° / 21°

      10 wet · 5 snow

    12. Dec

      21° / 4°

      9 wet · 8 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Gunflint Lake 10 Nw, MN, 6.7 mi away at 1,455 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Keep exploring — more water worth the drive

PADDLE

Granite River

~10 min drive

Granite River is a paddling stretch in Minnesota. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 200 cfs.

SEE

Saganaga Lake Public Water Access Site

~11 min drive

Saganaga Lake Public Water Access Site is a boat launch in Minnesota.

PADDLE

Pine River

~16 min drive

Pine River is a 0.6-mile paddling stretch in Minnesota. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 145 cfs and a gradient of about 43.6 feet per mile.

SEE

Saganaga Public Water Access Site

~11 min drive

Saganaga Public Water Access Site is a boat launch in Minnesota.

PADDLE

Cross River

~19 min drive

Cross River is a 3.6-mile paddling stretch near Grand Marais, Minnesota. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 40 cfs and a gradient of about 33.0 feet per mile. Land along it is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

SEE

ull Lake Public Water Access Site

~12 min drive

ull Lake Public Water Access Site is a boat launch in Minnesota.

PADDLE

Mack Creek

~25 min drive

A 1.1-mile paddling route in Ontario, Canada.

SEE

Sea Gull Lake (N) Public Water Access Site

~12 min drive

Sea Gull Lake (N) Public Water Access Site is a boat launch in Minnesota.

PADDLE

Wawiag River

~26 min drive

A 11-mile paddling route in Ontario, Canada.

SEE

Blankenburg Landing Boat Access

~12 min drive

Conditions and forecast

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

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