Spanish River Outfitters
Spanish River Outfitters 
The Spanish River has been utilized as a canoe route for hundreds of years. Canada's First Nations used the waterway as a main transportation link between the North Shore of Lake Huron and the James Bay Watershed. The Spanish River now serves as a popular canoe-tripping destination for all levels of paddlers. This beautiful river has gained the reputation of being a perfect introduction to whitewater with gentle rapids, attractive flat water sections and scenic shorelines.

Shuttle Services

Fox Lake Resort staff can shuttle you in our vehicle or yours to a number of destinations such as Duke Lake or the Elbow or the train station in Cartier and will pick you up from the Elbow & Agnew Lake. We also will arrange a drop off of your vehicle at your take out point. Any combination of services is available to service your unique trip plans.

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East & West Branches

The Spanish River is unique in that it possesses two beautiful branches that merge at the "Forks" north of Pogamasing. Each branch offers something completely different.

For an introduction to whitewater, the East Branch is ideal. Depart from Duke Lake and spend 4-5 days paddling to the Elbow, approximately 3.5 km from Fox Lake Resort.

The West Branch of the Spanish is more challenging and rugged. Starting from Biscotasi Lake the West Branch is for the experienced canoeist and is typically a seven day trip to the "Elbow".

Need some help choosing your route? Check out our helpful Route Suggestions with distances, durations and difficulty ratings.

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Canoe & Equipment Rentals

Spanish River Outfitters rents Royalex canoes with or without floatation bags, perfect for river travel. Paddles PFDs, throw ropes, whistle & bailer are always included as part of any rental package. We also rent a wide range of overnight camping equipment.

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