Flatwater

Super Easy Weekend Get-Away at Crab Lake

If you are looking for a super relaxing weekend get-away but yet not losing some sense of wilderness, or if you want to show a youngster or someone who never had canoeing experience what it feels like to shoulder everything on your back, or if you want to catch monster-sized bass, Crab Lake is a gem. It's located on the east side of Kawartha Highlands Provincial Park, just a couple of hours' drive from Toronto, and one hour paddle from Wolf Lake Access Point with only one 107m portage.

We will meet at 12:00pm Saturday at the access point, and expect to reach the camp site at around 2:00pm (the earliest time we can check in). The rest of the day is yours. I will make dinner and cook breakfast eggs for everyone (you may opt out if you prefer to eat your own food). We will leave the camp site at 2:00pm the next day, but you can choose to leave any time you want.

I will ask for a $25 deposit pp (to cover the reservation and food) when time gets closer. No canoe rental on site. So the priority will be given to those who can bring canoes or are able to provide carpool.

The Basics
Event Location: 
1122 Anstruther Lake Rd · Apsley, ON
Date(s) & Time: 
Saturday, July 13, 2019 (All day)
Registration Cut Off: 
When the group is full.
Event Duration: 
2 days
Difficulty Rating: 
Beginner
Participant Info
Who's Invited: 
Everyone
Maximum Group Size: 
18 people
Minimum Group Size: 
1 person
Itinerary
Itinerary description: 

See trip description

Required Items to Bring: 

Back country gears and canoe

Event Coordinator/s Contact Information
Contact (Name): 
Steven Mou
Phone: 
n/a

Temagami in August

Large lakes, two longish portages. I think there are pictographs on Anima Nipissing.

The Basics
Event Location: 
Temagami
Date(s) & Time: 
Saturday, August 10, 2019 (All day)
Registration Cut Off: 
August 1
Event Duration: 
6-8 days
Difficulty Rating: 
Intermediate
Participant Info
Who's Invited: 
Anyone
Maximum Group Size: 
4 canoes
Minimum Group Size: 
2 canoes
Itinerary
Itinerary description: 

Start and finish at Mowat Landing. Montreal River, Lake Anima Nipissing, Red Squirrel, Lake Temagami, Diamond, Lady Evelyn.
I'm calling it "intermediate" because of two longish portages and the possibility of wind on large lakes.

Event Coordinator/s Contact Information
Contact (Name): 
Richard Griffith
Phone: 
519-599-5107

Massassauga Explorer

Join me as I venture deeper into The Massassauga Provincial Park. We will go in via the Three Legged Lake access point and the first night will be on Spider Lake. The second night on Clear Lake. Then I propose we go into Clear Bay, or Vanderdassen Bay for a couple of nights. That will give us a chance to do some exploring and is unfamiliar to me. It will be an adventure! Then back to a different site on Spider before rejoining the rat race! I am only able to book sites 5 months from the start date so the trip will depend on which sites are available. However, since it is the first week in September I am guessing we will have lots of options! There is an opportunity for input from participants when it comes to determining the route and the duration of the trip. I am aiming for 5 nights, but flexible.

The Basics
Event Location: 
The Massassauga Provincial Park
Date(s) & Time: 
Thursday, September 5, 2019 - 10:00
Registration Cut Off: 
probably August 5
Event Duration: 
5 nights?
Difficulty Rating: 
Beginner
Participant Info
Who's Invited: 
Everyone! A mixture of beginners and experienced trippers would be ideal.
Maximum Group Size: 
4 boats
Minimum Group Size: 
1 boat
Itinerary
Itinerary description: 

Sept 5 - Spider Lake
Sept 6 - Clear Lake
Sept 7-8- Clear Bay?
Sept 9 - Spider Lake

Required Items to Bring: 

Canoe, PFD, camping gear, etc. If you are a beginner, I have spare equipment
Meals will be communal, assigned before the trip

Recommended Items to Bring: 

Sunscreen and a hat
Bug repellent (although we might not need it!)
A camera and a good book

How to Get There
Event Directions: 

If you google map The Massassauga Provincial Park you will see where it is.

Carpool Info: 

Carpooling will be encouraged.

Event Coordinator/s Contact Information
Contact (Name): 
Cynthia Sherwood
Phone: 
4162858638 (please respond by email first)

Spring Beginnings for Beginners

UPDATE MAY 3: Our trip is now full again...fingers crossed for some warm, dry weather and no bugs!!!

We will leave Toronto on Friday morning and head North. We should be on the water by 1 and will paddle and portage into Buzzard Lake for our first night. Day two we will travel through Vixen to Shark Lake, where we will stay for 2 nights. On our day off, we will go for a day trip into Sawmill Lake. On day 4 we will travel back into Buzzard Lake where we will spend our last night. On Tuesday morning we will paddle out and head back to Toronto... The lakes are not too big and the portages are fairly flat. The park is lovely! The weather could range from literally cold to hot! There may or may not be any bugs present!!!

The Basics
Event Location: 
Kawartha Highlands Provincial Park
Date(s) & Time: 
Friday, May 17, 2019 - 10:00
Registration Cut Off: 
April 30, 2019
Event Duration: 
4 nights, 5 days
Difficulty Rating: 
Beginner
Participant Info
Who's Invited: 
Everyone, especially beginners, new members
Maximum Group Size: 
4 boats
Minimum Group Size: 
1 boat
Itinerary
Itinerary description: 

See above

Required Items to Bring: 

PFD, canoe, paddle These may be able to be rented if necessary
Camping Equipment, I have extra so can provide some items if you are new to canoe tripping
We will share the meals, they will be assigned per canoe.
There will be lots of communication to facilitate a fun adventure!

Recommended Items to Bring: 

Warm clothing.
Sunscreen
Bug Repellant
A camera

How to Get There
Event Directions: 

You can google map Kawartha Highlands. I would recommend that we meet in Toronto and then regroup in Peterborough, just to stay in touch with one another.

Carpool Info: 

I can take 3 people and gear, but only one canoe.
Arrangements can be made.

Event Coordinator/s Contact Information
Contact (Name): 
Cynthia Sherwood
Phone: 
4162858638 (please use email first)

Nellie Lake Loop, Killarney Provincial Park

This is a 4-day loop to Nellie Lake, Killarney Provincial Park. Nellie Lake is the clearest lake in Killarney that one can see the bottom through approximately 20 meters of water. Instead of traveling from the popular Bell Lake access point which takes 3-4 days one way to get to Nellie Lake, we will start at the northwest entrance of Killarney PP which is more isolated and far less used than the other access points. The mountain range is more rugged but more scenic than the hills to the south. There are four portages, three of them are difficult: 1745m, 2085m and 1470m. The last one is 210m. The route is: Frood Lake - Grace Lake (1st night) - Nellie Lake (2nd & 3rd night) - Murry lake - Charlton Lake. We leave at around 5:00pm on Friday July 19th. It takes about five hour drive from Toronto to Widgawa Lodge where we will launch the next day. We can either camp at the lodge (a fee will apply) or find a crown land nearby for the night. We expect to end the trip by 5:00pm on Tuesday, July 23rd, then head home. Cost: Food, gas, parking, lodge (if occurred) and the standard interior camping fee. I will ask for a $40 deposit to cover the three-night comping fee when time gets closer to confirm your attendance.

The Basics
Event Location: 
Killarney Provincial Park
Date(s) & Time: 
Friday, July 19, 2019 - 17:00
Registration Cut Off: 
When the group is full
Event Duration: 
Four days
Difficulty Rating: 
Intermediate
Participant Info
Who's Invited: 
Anyone who can handle the challenge
Maximum Group Size: 
4 boats
Minimum Group Size: 
1 boat
Itinerary
Itinerary description: 

See trip description

Required Items to Bring: 

Regular backcountry gears, but please keep them light.

Recommended Items to Bring: 

A light canoe.

How to Get There
Event Directions: 

TBA

Carpool Info: 

TBA

Event Coordinator/s Contact Information
Contact (Name): 
Steven Mou
Phone: 
n/a

Minesing Wetland / Nottawasaga Part 1 of 2

Our traditional exploring of the Minesing Wetlands.
As we always get out starting at Willow creek to Edenvale.
The idea came up to see if we could paddle further on the Nottawassaga River.
After doing more research and trying it out.
This year we are paddling the whole way to Wasaga Beach
But because Spring Paddling is busy for everyone.
We have split it up in 2 days, on 2 different weekends.
Plus this way we can move a day in case the weather doesn't cooperate.

For people who never have done or heard from Minesing Wetlands.
The best part is paddling in a wetland that could be a creek, deep enough to paddle zig zag through. Or if flood is high it could be a big lake and a flooded forest to paddle through.
Either way it is always a fun and exciting trip.

Great for beginners to get out and get to know the WCA family and lay contacts for future trips

The Basics
Event Location: 
Willow creek on GeorgeJohnston Road to Edenvale
Date(s) & Time: 
Saturday, May 11, 2019 - 09:00
Registration Cut Off: 
May 1, 2019
Event Duration: 
1 day -
Difficulty Rating: 
Beginner
Participant Info
Who's Invited: 
All WCA members and their friends and /or famly
Maximum Group Size: 
no limit - the more the merrie
Itinerary
Itinerary description: 

Arrive at Willow Creek
Shuttle cars to the hw 26 Edenvale Conservation Area
Paddle.

Bring lunch - water - rain gear if needed.
It is possible that depending on the water level it could be difficult to find a lunch spot.

we have had lunch on a piece of dry land
but we also had lunch in our canoes and on logs

so be flexible

Required Items to Bring: 

more to follow

How to Get There
Event Directions: 

more to come

Carpool Info: 

more to come - depending on who is all participating

Other
Cancellation Policy: 
Please let us know in time if you cancel - as it a lot of extra work trying to set it all up and organize this. So please compliance
Event Coordinator/s Contact Information
Contact (Name): 
Emmy Hendrickx
Phone: 
not sharing

Woodland Caribou Provincial Park

Part 3 NorthWest Wilderness Quest.

June 3 - June 14, 2019 - possible to extend 2 days - depending on inclement weather plus 4-5 days travelling as it is close to 2000 km by car.

If weather works out we're planning to fly in to Artery Lake June 3 from Red Lake
- flight is discussed with airshuttle already
Route is not exactly in detail yet.
But will stick on Flat water and portage white water if there is any.
Goal is to see pictographs, cave, waterfall and wild life. Route will be mainly on Flatwater.
going South in WCPP - would like to visit Mexican Hat Falls and Aegan Lake - caves.
Getting out on Johnson or Leano Lake
More details and adjustments to come as we go and get ready for our trip in 5 months!!!!
Yahoo

The Basics
Event Location: 
Woodland Caribou Provincial Park
Date(s) & Time: 
Sunday, June 2, 2019 (All day)
Registration Cut Off: 
March 1, 2019 - but the sooner you sign up, the better the planning
Event Duration: 
12+4-5 days travelling
Difficulty Rating: 
Intermediate
Participant Info
Who's Invited: 
WCA members with multiple wilderness experience
Maximum Group Size: 
6 people - 3 canoes
Minimum Group Size: 
1 canoe
Itinerary
Itinerary description: 

details to be followed
goal is too start at Artery Lake and then go South bound depending on route.
Smaller Lakes in WCPP and shorter portages.

Required Items to Bring: 

canoe or rental at WCPP
tent - cooking gear - waterproof gear - water filters
InReach - GPS (share in group)

Recommended Items to Bring: 

Smile, Camera, binoculars, fishing gear,

How to Get There
Event Directions: 

Will be discussed with participants

Carpool Info: 

Depending on my work schedule - we hope to leave Friday afternoon/ evening.
Travel Saturday and Sunday
Hope to carpool together - share gas expenses etc.

Other
Cancellation Policy: 
Once signed up and flight and camp is booked you are fully responsible for those cost
Event Coordinator/s Contact Information
Contact (Name): 
Emmy Hendrickx
Phone: 
not sharing

Rouge River/Lake Ontario Flatwater Paddle

Rouge National Urban Park and Lake Ontario shoreline explored by canoe.
You will be surprised on what you will see on this urban adventure.

The Basics
Event Location: 
Rouge River/Lake Ontario Parking Lot
Date(s) & Time: 
Sunday, July 29, 2018 - 10:00
Registration Cut Off: 
07/27/2018
Event Duration: 
3-4 hours
Difficulty Rating: 
Beginner
Participant Info
Who's Invited: 
members and guest
Maximum Group Size: 
6 boats
Minimum Group Size: 
1 boat
Itinerary
Itinerary description: 

10 am departure.
So come 15-30 minutes to get ready

We will start at the Rouge beach parking area, then paddle up the Rouge river for a bit and then return to the lake. If Lake Ontario is relative calm, we will paddle down the shoreline a bit and have lunch along the beach. Then return to the parking lot between 1-2 pm

Required Items to Bring: 

Canoe and related safety gear

Recommended Items to Bring: 

Water, lunch, sunscreen, rain gear, etc.

How to Get There
Event Directions: 

Meet at Rouge River Beach/Lake Ontario
N43.793899, W79.119386
GoogleMaps
https://www.google.ca/maps/place/43%C2%B047'38.0%22N+79%C2%B007'09.8%22W/@43.7939,-79.1199332,187m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d43.7938995!4d-79.1193856

Carpool Info: 

None

Other
Cancellation Policy: 
Only sign up if you plan to attend
Event Coordinator/s Contact Information
Contact (Name): 
Gary Ataman
Phone: 
905-683-3100 ext 1286

Algonquin - Tim River - Access Point 2 to Rosebary Lake

Tim River is one of the best places to watch wildlife in Algonquin, be prepared for a relaxed flat water trip with luck we see a moose.

The Basics
Event Location: 
Access Point 2 - Algonquin - village of Kearney
Date(s) & Time: 
Saturday, July 28, 2018 - 09:00
Event Duration: 
2 Days
Difficulty Rating: 
Novice
Participant Info
Maximum Group Size: 
maximum 4 boats / 9 people
Itinerary
Itinerary description: 

We are meeting 9.00 AM, July 28, at Algonquin office in village of Kearney and after we have the permit we going to start paddling from access point 2 along Tim River to Rosebary Lake where
we spend a backcountry camping, Sunday we make the same routeback to cars.

We are doing 15km paddling for day.

Required Items to Bring: 

Canoe, personal safety gear ,Camping gear and food

You can rent a canoe at http://canoealgonquin.com/contact-us.html is right beside algonquin office in kearney village

Recommended Items to Bring: 

Be Aware there is a a Fire Ban in Algonquin - please bring stove with you.

How to Get There
Event Directions: 

Algonquin office adress:
8 Main St, Kearney, ON P0A 1M0

Event Coordinator/s Contact Information
Contact (Name): 
SANDRO WEINER
Phone: 
6474073410

Easy Backcountry-Restoule P.P.-Anytime Between Aug. 1-12

Need 1-3 persons for base camping at an nonreservable site. Daily exploring of the area. Easy put-in & take out. One hours of less paddle to site.

The Basics
Event Location: 
Restoule P.P.
Date(s) & Time: 
Wednesday, August 1, 2018 - 11:45
Registration Cut Off: 
July 29,2018
Event Duration: 
5-7 days
Difficulty Rating: 
Beginner
Participant Info
Who's Invited: 
Anyone
Maximum Group Size: 
3
Itinerary
Required Items to Bring: 

BYO gear, food, shelter. boat, etc.

How to Get There
Event Directions: 

See Park Ontario website

Carpool Info: 

NA

Event Coordinator/s Contact Information
Contact (Name): 
Sharon Hutton
Phone: 
519 855 9919 after 5pm
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