Kalliosalmi–Olkkajärvi canoe route

64 km canoe route. The last 23 km section, through the Arctic Circle hiking area, is the most demanding. Earlier on the route services are scarce.

Getting there: starting point at Kalliosalmi by road 82, to Kemijärvi, some 55 km from Rovaniemi centre
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Kauppa-Shop
Grocery store.
Mon–Fri 07:00–18:00, Sat 08:00–16:00, Sun 10:00–16:00
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Arctic Circle National Hiking Area
Hiking area with much infrastructure, such as lean-to shelters. There are three trailheads with parking areas. Coaches to Kemijärvi or Sodankylä stop at Lake Vikajärvi, near one of them. Two nature trails (200 m and 1.5 km) are suitable for wheelchairs and prams, the longer with assistance or motor. There are also longer or more demanding nature trails, as well as marked hiking trails, the longest, Olkkajärvi Hiking Trail of 12 km each way, requiring some hiking skills, suitable footwear and possibly equipment for an overnight stay.
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K-Market Jokitori
Grocery store and café. Fuel station.
Mon–Sat 08:00–20:00, Sun 09:00–20:00
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Pandakeidas
Käyrämön keidas
Roadside restaurant. Chinese and European kitchen, sautéed reindeer and hamburgers (also take-away). Wi-Fi. Fuel. Small shop. Accommodation in four rooms (en suite shower and toilet), one of which for families. Camper parking.
Daily 08:00–20:00Meals €10–23; rooms €50–120