Grand River

CanadaNova ScotiaCape Breton
Submitter & Author Information
Route submitted by: 
Admin
Trip Date : 
Route Author: 
Unknown
Additional Route Information
Distance: 
33 km
Duration: 
2 days
Loop Trip: 
No
Portage Information
No. of portages: 
3
Total Portage Distance: 
750 m
Longest Portage: 
400 m
Difficulty Ratings
River Travel: 
Intermediate
Lake Travel: 
Novice
Portaging: 
Easy
Remoteness: 
Novice
Background Trip Info
Water Levels: 
Route Description
Technical Guide: 

Start at bridge on Salem Lake near Lake Uist
Through Lake Uist
P 400 m to river
Across Loch Lomond
Down Grand River
(fast water and riffles)
Several portages, including a short but difficult one at Grand River Falls
Finish at the village of Grand River (at bridge)

Maps Required
Topo Maps (1:50,000): 
11 F/15 Grand Narrows 11 F/10 ST Peter`s
Other
Special Comments: 

Several intermediate access points are available