Canoeing

The beautiful and tranquil Kuhmo-Suomussalmi area is abundant with interesting waterways. The rivers, ike River Jongunjoki or lakes and small rapids offer dozens of kilometres of varying canoeing routes for both the beginners and the experienced. Hossa especially has wonderful choices for trips on water; destination can be rock paintings from the Stone Age, for example. The Visitor Centres and programme providing companies offer rental row boats, canoes and kayaks.