Canoeing in St. Lawrence County St. Lawrence County Canoeing At one time the small rivers of the North Country were the focus of commerce. Today, the rivers are quiet, the surviving mills are no longer the center of activity. Few if any other areas can offer so many rivers with such easy and numerous access points. As the rivers finish their rush out of the mountains they begin but never fully settle down. Waterfalls and low water rapids are numerous along all the rivers and dams often block the way.
Motorboats ply the longer sections of river but most rivers see light if any traffic.
You hardly need a guide to canoe in the area. Every stretch of river is worth exploring and usually has easy access. Here are a few areas to get you started. River access is along Rt. 812 near County Rt.