Paddle at a very leisurely pace to the Humber marsh to look at birds and turtles, then paddle in Lake Ontario behind the breakwater toward the East before heading back to the put-in.
2-3 hours pending how far we go
Leisurely paddle at Toronto's newest park and the new alternate discharge channel of the Don River.
If the wind and waves are calm, the more adventurous paddlers can extend the paddle to Ward's Island (2-3 hours). Note that this is about a 200 m open water crossing with large boats in the area.
For the less adventurous paddlers or if wind and wave conditions are poor, we'll stick to the new channel just South of Biidaasige Park and paddle up to the mouth of the Don River and back (1 hr).
After paddling, we can go for lunch just down the street at Cherry Ave BBQ.
Advanced flatwater trip
Paddling from below the Pittock Lake dam to beechville, Domtar Road. Trip is dependent on water levels, hoping we get enough rain. Otherwise I am open to paddle something else in the area, the grand perhaps. Not sure condition of river, may be some sweepers, strainers and some swifts.
The weather looks nice on Sunday! This will be a short and very leisurely trip up the Humber River toward the marshes and Old Mill.
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The focus of the trip is the enjoyment of the land, not covering great distances. This is a self-organized and co-led trip. Each participant is expected to contribute to the organization and the leadership of the trip. You must be able to carry all your packs and you must be able to portage a canoe (unless you are paddling just Great Slave Lake). The exact route will be created based on the skills and interests of participants. You can join for one or more parts of the trip. I am 58 years old and welcome travelling with people of various ages.
I will be paddling this trip regardless. I did it before, solo, during the last part of Covid. I paddled last June from Georgian Bay to Lakefield and many in that group asked that I organize a paddle to 'finish' the Trent-Severn Canal this summer. We will paddle Saturday to Friday (May 24 - 30), staying mostly at the Locks along the way. This is a glamping trip; we will camp on the lawns of the Trent-Severn Canal system, and will use their washrooms each night. People interested in traveling with me can join me in group meals, or organize their own. There is a good chance we will take the opportunity to have one or two meals 'out on the town', depending on which locks we stay at (TBA). I will organize a car shuttle from beginning to end, but if you wish to join me for just a portion of the trip you must organize your own.. You cannot just sign up for this trip . You have to go through the organizer first.
As a lead up to the Fall retreat at Paddler Co-op I am takiing the extra day to visit the new Canadian Canoe Museum located in Peterborough.
Please feel welcome to join me, I will most likely start with a 10am paddle to stretch from the drive there and then take a tour of the museum.
I have yet to make contact with anyone there to iron out any details so if anyone has a contact or suggestions please feel free to contact me.
Looking forward to having this in my calendar, maybe see you there!
This trip is full