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Volunteers Needed: Paddle the Don; Sunday May 6, 2018

Once a year, Toronto and Region Conservation (TRCA) provides a unique opportunity for people to paddle the Don River. Manulife Paddle the Don is all about having fun, enjoying nature, and celebrating the Don River watershed. The WCA has supported this event for many years and TRCA relies on our expertise and experience. For 2018 we are looking for volunteers to help coordinate the portages at each weir, to act as a communication lead, and to help coordinate the Scouts. Volunteers will require a Vulnerable Sector Screening that has been completed during the last three years (TRCA will reimburse the cost if you don't have this). All volunteers will receive the Paddle the Don swag (a hat, and this year we are looking into cell phone dry bags), as well as lunch.

The Basics
Event Location: 
From Leslie/Eglinton to Lake Ontario
Date(s) & Time: 
Sunday, May 6, 2018 - 08:00
Registration Cut Off: 
April 20
Event Duration: 
6 hours
Difficulty Rating: 
Intermediate
Participant Info
Who's Invited: 
More experienced paddlers, particularly with experience at Paddle the Don
Maximum Group Size: 
12
Minimum Group Size: 
12
Itinerary
Itinerary description: 

For 2018 we are looking for volunteers to help coordinate the portages at each weir, to act as a communication lead, and to help coordinate the Scouts. Volunteers will require a Vulnerable Sector Screening that has been completed during the last three years (TRCA will reimburse the cost if you don't have this). All volunteers will receive the Paddle the Don swag (a hat, and this year we are looking into cell phone dry bags), as well as lunch.

Required Items to Bring: 

Canoe and gear

How to Get There
Carpool Info: 

Buses will be running from the take out back to the put in all day.

Event Coordinator/s Contact Information
Contact (Name): 
Geri James
Phone: 
555-555-5555

Minesing Swamp

It is about a 4-5 hour paddle with probably no chance to get out to go to bathroom, depending on the waterlevel

UPDATE MAY 1ST, 2018
The weather is going to be Sunny and 17C - the paddle is a definite go ahead.
Please sign up and confirm you are (still) coming.

UPDATE APRIL 24TH, 2018
As there are problems with who signed up on a few outings.
Please check or confirm by email you are coming.

As the weather is improving, unless it is a bad rain storm that day, the trip is a go.
Please sign up AND email myself to confirm you are coming and how many are in your party.

This is an incredible fun paddle meandering around creeks and through the Forest Field.
Had a great time
It is also a great opportunity to introduce paddling to your kids. Last year we had several adults, that brought some younger participants. And it was a lot of fun

EVEN THOUGH THE PERMIT WAS A BIG ISSUE LAST YEAR, WE LEARNED THAT PARKING IN EDENVALE AFTER THE SHUTTLE WAS FOR FREE.
NOT THOUGH IF YOU KEEP YOUR CAR AT THE BEGINNING OF THE TRIP

THE BIG CHANGE THIS YEAR IS THAT YOU NEED TO PURCHASE A PARKING PERMIT ONLINE BEFORE YOU GO - SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTION UNDERNEATH

PLEASE SIGN UP ONLINE!!!!!!

The Basics

The Basics
Event Location: 
Minesing Swamp
Date(s) & Time: 
Saturday, May 5, 2018 - 09:00
Registration Cut Off: 
MAY 2, 2018
Event Duration: 
1/2 day
Difficulty Rating: 
Beginner
Participant Info
Who's Invited: 
All WCA members
Minimum Group Size: 
2 boats
Itinerary
Itinerary description: 

http://ontarioconservationareas.ca/component/mtree/conservation-authorit...

http://www.nvca.on.ca/Pages/MinesingWetlands.aspx

Parking Fees- NO CASH OR CC PAYMENT ON SITE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Funds raised from parking fees help NVCA and our volunteer groups with ongoing maintenance and restoration of our conservation areas.
Daily Parking
Visitors to NVCA-operated conservation areas are required to purchase a daily parking pass.
• Daily Parking – $6.50 per vehicle
Payment Options
• Pay on-site with your smartphone or cellphone through MacKay Meters (look for signs in parking lots). Use the app or call toll free 1-844-334-7078.
• Pre-pay at home on your computer (mackaypay.com) or phone (1-844-334-7078 toll free). You may require a zone number when you make your payment.
o Tiffin - Zone 3011
o Fort Willow - Zone 3012
o Nottawasaga Bluffs - Zone 3013
o Petun - Zone 3014
o Glencairn - Zone 3015
o Minesing Canoe Corral - Zone 3016
o Minesing Lookout - Zone 3017
o Mayers Marsh - Zone 3018
• Pre-purchase a pass from the NVCA offices, located at the Tiffin Conservation Area, 8195 8th Line, Utopia (open Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.).
Enforcement
• Parking is enforced during conservation area hours of operation, dawn to dusk, daily.
Paddling Safety Equipment
Whether you're travelling by canoe or kayak, we recommend carrying some extra paddling safety equipment along with the mandatory marine safety equipment required by Transport Canada.

Required Items to Bring: 

Patience, Smile, Lunch
Spare paddle - knife - towline - extra rope - First Aid kit -
Bug spray or jacket

Recommended Items to Bring: 

boots and/or rain gear
GPS - compass - if you have those - Please contact me too

How to Get There
Event Directions: 

Unloading and starting at Willow Creek at hw 28 at 9.00 AM

And Paddling till Edenvale at Hw 26
shuttle between those 2 is about 7 km

Other
Cancellation Policy: 
PLEASE CONTACT EMMY TOO
Event Coordinator/s Contact Information
Contact (Name): 
Emmy Hendrickx
Phone: 
NA

Saugeen River 2018 - COULD USE 1 MORE PERSON

MAY 7TH - we could use one more person to paddle with female plus dog!!! - Contact Emmy directly per email. cmpcrzy@hotmail.com

March 13 - FULL FOR NOW- UNLESS THERE WILL BE CANCELLATIONS - NOT EVERYONE IS CONFIRMED

April 24 - AS I LOST ALL PARTICIPANTS WHO SIGNED UP, I HAVE TO OPEN IT UP AGAIN,SO YOU CAN SIGN UP AGAIN. I HAVE A LIST MADE, SO I KNOW WHO SIGNED UP, BUT IT IS THE CONFIRMATION OF THE WAIVER THAT YOU NEED TO SIGN UP ONLINE

ONCE I OPENED IT UP - THE SIGN UP LIST SHOWED UP AGAIN - SO NO NEED TO DO IT AGAIN AS I WILL CLOSE IT AGAIN

Excellent trip for beginners to learn how to trip for multiple days and to learn how to read a river.
the Saugeen has some moving water, mostly just ripples, no rapids to speak off
Ive done this trip multiple years in Snow and in Hot weather but always on Victoria
Day weekend,. So be prepared for all kinds of fun challenges.
Families with kids are welcome

The Basics
Event Location: 
Saugeen - Walkerton to South Hampton
Date(s) & Time: 
Saturday, May 19, 2018 (All day)
Registration Cut Off: 
MARCH 12, 2018
Event Duration: 
3 Days, 2 Nights
Difficulty Rating: 
Beginner
Participant Info
Who's Invited: 
everyone
Maximum Group Size: 
6 boats
Minimum Group Size: 
2 boats
Itinerary
Itinerary description: 

Saturday
meet up in Lobies Park in Walkerton - do the shuttle, lunch, and have a fun start with bluffs and ripples
Stay overnight on Crown Land between 3rd and 4th bridge on Peninsula hopefuly

Sunday From Peninsula to Saugeen Bluffs Conservation Area. Lunch in Paisley, either ice cream or Fries depending on the temperature

Monday from Saugeen Bluffs to South Hampton, Lunch under the Port Elgin Bridge and then see if the Bald Eagle is there with young again

Required Items to Bring: 

TBA

Recommended Items to Bring: 

TBA

How to Get There
Event Directions: 

walkerton - Lobies Park
there is a camp ground there for people who don''t want to travel early in the morning

Carpool Info: 

TBA

Other
Cancellation Policy: 
once campsite is booked, you are responsible for the part of your cost
Event Coordinator/s Contact Information
Contact (Name): 
Emmy Hendrickx
Phone: 
TBA

Wabakimi - part 2 North West Wilderness Quest

Wabakimi Provincial Park is situated on the traditional lands of several First Nation and Aboriginal communities.

Thi is part 2 of the North West Wilderness Quest for me, but anyone can participate.Please note that this is going to be a strenuous trip, as i was advised, due to the severity of the wilderness that only 12km a day could be done. As there is less information about this park, compared with Quetico.

As this is going to be tough trip,definitely nothing like Alconquin or even Quetico. Portages are much harder and less groomed. A rough plan route is below.

This is a WCA trip and membership has it's privileges.
PLEASE help me by signing-up on the website for the trip to show you are a member and email me too.
A questionnaire will be send out to see if we have the same thoughts about camping in the wilderness

The fine print - Everyone attending will have to agree with the WCA waiver of liability too.

The Basics
Event Location: 
Wabakimi Provincial Park
Date(s) & Time: 
Saturday, June 2, 2018 - 08:00
Registration Cut Off: 
April 1,2018
Event Duration: 
June 2 nd - June 18, 2018
Difficulty Rating: 
Advanced
Participant Info
Who's Invited: 
everyone with significant experience and ability
Maximum Group Size: 
4 boats
Minimum Group Size: 
2 boats
Itinerary
Itinerary description: 

Trains seem to ride on very strange schedule with hours of delay.
So we are entering by car near Caribou Lake and getting a shuttle out south of Cliff Lake

Our trip will visit Wendell Beckwith cottage, an eccentric inventor who lived in Wabakimi for 20 years, and we will also explore and experience the spirituality of Cliff Lake

Proposed route is Caribou Lake - Smoothrock Lake - McKinley Lake - White water Lake with Best island - Ogoki River -White Clay Lake- Pickett Lake - Buttland Lake - Cliff Lake- back to Caribou Lake

Required Items to Bring: 

Will discuss depending on group size

Recommended Items to Bring: 

Will discuss depending on Group size

How to Get There
Event Directions: 

TBA

Carpool Info: 

TBA

Other
Cancellation Policy: 
once payment for reservation is done, you will be responsible for the cost
Event Coordinator/s Contact Information
Contact (Name): 
Emmy Hendrickx
Phone: 
TBA

EASY BACKCOUNTRY/ROCK LK., ALGONQUIN

Six nights. All welcome. Meet at Park Office. Campsite about hour from put-in. Easy put-in. Campsite on Rock Lake. I will not reserve site until I know I have participants. B.Y.O. food, gear, boat, tent. Remain at same site for six days. Daily activities include exploring, swimming, hiking, reading. socializing, photography, etc. No portaging involved. Three tents on site. NO HOME INTERNET SERVICE. CALL 519-855-9919, EVENINGS ONLY!!! HUS BAND WORKS NIGHTS, SLEEPS DAYS. THIS IS A LAND-LINE PHOINE

The Basics
Event Location: 
Rock Lake/ Algonquin
Date(s) & Time: 
Tuesday, August 15, 2017 - 12:00
Registration Cut Off: 
July 30th
Event Duration: 
Six Nights
Difficulty Rating: 
Beginner
Participant Info
Who's Invited: 
Anyone
Maximum Group Size: 
9
Minimum Group Size: 
2
Itinerary
Itinerary description: 

See above

Required Items to Bring: 

See above

Recommended Items to Bring: 

See above

How to Get There
Event Directions: 

Hwy 11 to Hwy 60. Rock Lake near east end of Hwy. 60.

Carpool Info: 

NA

Other
Cancellation Policy: 
NA
Event Coordinator/s Contact Information
Contact (Name): 
Sharon Hutton
Phone: 
519-855-9919 EVENINGS ONLY

Kipawa Explore

My eldest daughter has explored the Kipawa area and penciled in two good routes for me.
She tells me that the route minimizes portages and incorporates lots of long lakes.
I'm thinking a week long trip. Saturday to Saturday.

Let's see who signs up for the event and we will pick the length that folks are comfortable with.

The Basics
Event Location: 
Kipawa, Quebec
Date(s) & Time: 
Saturday, August 5, 2017 - 08:00
Registration Cut Off: 
7/30/2017
Event Duration: 
8 days
Difficulty Rating: 
Intermediate
Participant Info
Who's Invited: 
Capable of paddling 30 km /day, canoe camping skills
Maximum Group Size: 
3 boats
Minimum Group Size: 
1 boat
Itinerary
Itinerary description: 

Day 1 drive up and paddle in 1-2 hours
Day 2-7 paddle around and explore Kipawa
Day 8 paddle out and drive home

Required Items to Bring: 

Canoe , safety and camping gear

Recommended Items to Bring: 

Food

How to Get There
Event Directions: 

I will send out to the group as the event solidifies

Carpool Info: 

I will send out to the group as the event solidifies

Other
Cancellation Policy: 
Only sign up for the event if you are 100% sure you will attend.
Event Coordinator/s Contact Information
Contact (Name): 
Gary Ataman
Phone: 
905-922-1434

Easy Backcountry/Restoule P.P.ONE MORE TENT AVAIL.!!!!!

Come for 7 days for less. All welcome. Meet and register at park office. Unreserved sites. Easy put-in. Campsite one hour or less from put it. Remain at same site. Daily activities include exploring, swimming, reading, socializing, photographing, etc. NO HOME INTERNET SERVICE! CALL 519 855 9919. EVENINGS ONLY!!! HUSBAND WORKS NIGHTS AND SLEEPS DAYS. THIS IS A LANDLINE. BYO food, gear, boat, etc.

The Basics
Event Location: 
Restoule Provincial Park
Date(s) & Time: 
Tuesday, August 1, 2017 - 12:00
Registration Cut Off: 
JULY 28, 2017
Event Duration: 
7 Days
Difficulty Rating: 
Beginner
Participant Info
Who's Invited: 
Everyone
Maximum Group Size: 
6 people
Minimum Group Size: 
2 people
Itinerary
Itinerary description: 

See above

Required Items to Bring: 

Backcountry "stuff."

Recommended Items to Bring: 

NA

How to Get There
Event Directions: 

See Ontario Parks website

Carpool Info: 

NA

Event Coordinator/s Contact Information
Contact (Name): 
Sharon Hutton
Phone: 
519 855 9919 EVENINGS ONLY!!!!

Duffins Creek Ajax Explore

Come join me paddle Duffins Creek Ajax
The creek's headwaters start in the Oak Ridges Moraine located in Uxbridge flows all the way down to Lake Ontario in Ajax.

The Basics
Event Location: 
Rotary Park Ajax
Date(s) & Time: 
Sunday, June 25, 2017 - 10:00
Registration Cut Off: 
6/23/2017
Event Duration: 
3-4 hours
Difficulty Rating: 
Beginner
Participant Info
Who's Invited: 
Members and guest with solo or tandem canoes and kayaks
Maximum Group Size: 
6 boats
Minimum Group Size: 
1 boat
Itinerary
Itinerary description: 

9:30 AM arrive and prepare your boat
10 AM Start and paddle around the marsh and look at wildlife. If Lake Ontario is calm we can do a short shore paddle explore. If not paddle up the creek and explore.
Noon time; We will find a nice place to stop and have a creek side lunch around noon time
1-2 PM return to Rotary Park Put In

Required Items to Bring: 

Flat water canoe or kayak and safety gear you and your partner need

Recommended Items to Bring: 

Lunch and water

How to Get There
Event Directions: 

Coordinates N43.818316, W79.033838
https://www.google.ca/maps/place/43%C2%B049'05.9%22N+79%C2%B002'01.8%22W/@43.818316,-79.0360213,467m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d43.818316!4d-79.033838

Carpool Info: 

No Carpool

Other
Cancellation Policy: 
Only sign up if you plan to attend
Event Coordinator/s Contact Information
Contact (Name): 
Gary Ataman
Phone: 
905-922-1434

MomenTO by Canoe: Celebrating the Humber - part 2 - looking for Volunteers

https://www1.toronto.ca/wps/portal/contentonly?vgnextoid=106b20d53d8eb51...

MomenTO by Canoe
In partnership with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), celebration events will be hosted at Toronto’s two major rivers with national designations: the Rouge and the Humber rivers. Come and experience the natural beauty of these ancient watersheds, and learn about their human history stretching back thousands of years. Both events will offer the public a unique opportunity to paddle the rivers in a canoe, for free. Come to be inspired by the past and appreciate the natural wonders of Toronto’s nationally significant rivers.

MomenTO by Canoe: Celebrating the Humber
Etienne Brule Park
September 10, 2017, 10 am to 4 pm
As part of a national campaign to promote Canada’s Heritage Rivers, TRCA and the Canadian Heritage River System, in partnership with the City of Toronto will host this free full day event at Etienne Brule Park. Celebrate its history, enjoy a day full of activities, and safely paddle the Humber River with boating equipment and safety professionals on site.
This Celebrating the Humber event will also offer a wide range of free activities including fun family games and activities, live entertainment and nature and heritage hikes and community information stations.

The Basics
Event Location: 
Etienne Brule Park - Humber River
Date(s) & Time: 
Sunday, September 10, 2017 - 09:00
Registration Cut Off: 
first 6 WCA members to sign up
Event Duration: 
one full day
Difficulty Rating: 
Intermediate
Participant Info
Who's Invited: 
WCA members
Maximum Group Size: 
we would like 6 volunteers
Minimum Group Size: 
2
Itinerary
Itinerary description: 

The TRCA has asked the WCA to assist in this event. They are looking for 6 volunteers to help.
From Cameron Richardson of the TRCA.
"I would love to have members from WCA out to help out with the Rouge event on August 20 and the Humber event on September 10 if possible. We would be looking for WCA members to be on the water in boats to provide paddling instruction to participants that need it, general safety to ensure all participants are safe on the water, and even provide some cultural and nature interpretation if comfortable. "
Gary's Notes:
No VSS check is required for this event.
1) I need you to confirm with me. Please sign-up here on line here.
I will send your information to Cameron Richardson of the TRCA.
He will register you on the TRCA Volunteer Hub website and send you a link.
2) You need to do the AODA training (The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act) which is a 20 minute video with Q& A's. If you have done it before for Paddle the Don or otherwise let me know the details. If not and take it through the TRCA Hub page it will be recorded and you do not have to do it again.
3) sign the usual TRCA waiver for the event.
4) some cheat sheets hopefully will be provided for the cultural and nature interpretation if comfortable.

Required Items to Bring: 

You must provide your own canoe or kayak and safety gear. Plus gear to enjoy a day trip on the Humber River.

Recommended Items to Bring: 

Dress for the weather.
Camera
Food and water. Unlike the Paddle the Don budget there is no lunch provided. Food vender will be invited, but not confirmed.

How to Get There
Event Directions: 

http://www1.toronto.ca/wps/portal/contentonly?vgnextoid=106b20d53d8eb510...
Google the Humber River Beach Park and or Etienne Brule Parkhttp://www1.toronto.ca/parks/prd/facilities/complex/10/index.htm

Carpool Info: 

none

Other
Cancellation Policy: 
If you volunteer to help - please do not.
Event Coordinator/s Contact Information
Contact (Name): 
Gary James
Phone: 
decline

Momento by Canoe: Celebrating the Rouge - part 1- looking for Volunteers

MomenTO by Canoe

http://www1.toronto.ca/wps/portal/contentonly?vgnextoid=106b20d53d8eb510...

In partnership with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), celebration events will be hosted at Toronto’s two major rivers with national designations: the Rouge and the Humber rivers. Come and experience the natural beauty of these ancient watersheds, and learn about their human history stretching back thousands of years. Both events will offer the public a unique opportunity to paddle the rivers in a canoe, for free. Come to be inspired by the past and appreciate a new the natural wonders of Toronto’s nationally significant rivers.
Check back in June for more details!

Momento by Canoe: Celebrating the Rouge
Rouge Beach Park
August 20, 2017, 10 am to 4 pm
This free paddling event at Rouge National Urban Park will celebrate Canada's 150th birthday with opportunities to paddle and learn about the unique history of the largest national urban park in Canada. Boating equipment and safety professionals will be on site to guide your paddling experience.
Rouge River Park provides an incredible opportunity for inexperienced paddlers to learn how to paddle a canoe in slow moving water and beautiful surroundings.

The Basics
Event Location: 
Rouge Beach Park
Date(s) & Time: 
Sunday, August 20, 2017 - 09:00
Registration Cut Off: 
first 6 WCA members
Event Duration: 
one day
Difficulty Rating: 
Intermediate
Participant Info
Who's Invited: 
WCA members
Maximum Group Size: 
no maximum
Minimum Group Size: 
2
Itinerary
Itinerary description: 

The TRCA has asked the WCA to assist in this event. They are looking for 6 volunteers to help.

From Cameron Richardson of the TRCA.
"I would love to have members from WCA out to help out with the Rouge event on August 20 and the Humber event on September 10 if possible. We would be looking for WCA members to be on the water in boats to provide paddling instruction to participants that need it, general safety to ensure all participants are safe on the water, and even provide some cultural and nature interpretation if comfortable. "

Gary's Notes:
No VSS check is required for this event.
1) I need you to confirm with me. Please sign-up here on line here.
I will send your information to Cameron Richardson of the TRCA.
He will register you on the TRCA Volunteer Hub website and send you a link.
2) You need to do the AODA training (The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act) which is a 20 minute video with Q& A's. If you have done it before for Paddle the Don or otherwise let me know the details. If not and take it through the TRCA Hub page it will be recorded and you do not have to do it again.
3) sign the usual TRCA waiver for the event.
4) some cheat sheets hopefully will be provided for the cultural and nature interpretation if comfortable.

Required Items to Bring: 

You must provide your own canoe or kayak and safety gear. Plus gear to enjoy a day trip on the Rouge River.

Recommended Items to Bring: 

Dress for the weather.
Camera
Food and water. Unlike the Paddle the Don budget there is no lunch provided. Food vender will be invited, but not confirmed.

How to Get There
Event Directions: 

http://www1.toronto.ca/wps/portal/contentonly?vgnextoid=106b20d53d8eb510...

Google the Rouge River Beach Park and or http://www.rougepark.com/explore/interest/rouge_beach.php

Call me if you need more. I will also update if anything changes

Other
Cancellation Policy: 
If you volunteer to help - please do not.
Event Coordinator/s Contact Information
Contact (Name): 
Gary James
Phone: 
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