Welcome to Mattawa
Nestled at the junction of the Ottawa and Mattawa rivers, the Town of Mattawa takes its name from the Ojibway language, where "Mattawa" translates to the Meeting of the Waters. The intersection of these two rivers holds a crucial position, signifying an essential point for those navigating the historic waterway to explore different regions of Canada.
Numerous explorers, including Étienne Brûlé (1610), Samuel de Champlain (1615), and Pierre Radisson (1659), traversed Mattawa. As the oldest settlement in the Nipissing District, Mattawa serves as a pivotal geographic hub, boasting an intricate network of historic canoe and portage trails, alongside well-established roads and railroads.
To read more about Mattawa’s rich history check out History of Mattawa, Ontario — The French-Canadian Genealogist (tfcg.ca) . Photos sourced from link.
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Otter Pointe Resort
SATURDAY NIGHT RESORT
We are excited to finish off the trip at Otter Pointe Resort in Calvin, Ontario. A unique and luxurious lake side resort with privacy and beautiful domes and a cabin for our final nights stay.
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Mattawa, ON
RICH IN HISTORY
A small town in North Eastern Ontario rich in history. From the fur trade, canoe travel and logging, this little town has played a vital rode for centuries.