1921-22 



DEPARTMENT OF LANDS AND FORESTS 



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From the north boundary of the Township of Leitch (below Kettle Falls) 

 the point of commencement to the Three Carrying Places, a distance of about 

 twenty miles, the river has a strong current but is easily navigable for loaded 

 launches or scows, there being a depth of from ten to twenty-five feet at low water 

 stage. From the Three Carrying Places to Island Portage Rapids, a distance of 

 about four miles, is swift and generally wide and shallow with occasional narrows 



Abitibi Canyon, looking up stream to near head of canyon. 



of heavy fast water. About the centre of this stretch is the T. & N. O. Railway 

 Crossing, the right of way having been cleared to this point. Following'down 

 stream from the foot of Island Portage Rapids to the Lobstick, a distance of 

 about twenty miles, the river is a series of sweeping curves with a width of about 

 twelve chains, almost free from boulders and is good motor boat navigation^ 

 considerable portion of the width of the river. 



Sextant Rapids, Abitibi River. 



From the Lobstick to the foot of the Abitibi canyon (taking in Burntwood 

 Chutes, Clay Rapids, Birch Rapids and Oil Can Rapids) a distance of about 

 seven miles, the river has a very heavy current, with almost continuous rapids, 

 chutes and falls, and can only be navigated by expert canoemen making at 

 least five portages. From the foot of the Abitibi canyon to the Otters, a distance 

 of about twenty-two miles, the river is swift and rapid for the first three miles. 



