Flatwater

Gibson and Severn River Loop

Join me on this 4 day, 3 night canoe adventure. The route takes us through a little bit of everything; cottage country and rough Canadian Shield wilderness areas in the Gravenhurst area. By signing up for this trip you also agree to the conditions in the WCA liability waiver. Please locate it on the WCA website under the Outings tab.

The Basics
Event Location: 
Gibson and Severn River, Gravenhurst Area
Date(s) & Time: 
Friday, October 7, 2016 - 10:00
Registration Cut Off: 
Sept 23, 2016
Event Duration: 
4 days, 3 nights
Difficulty Rating: 
Intermediate
Participant Info
Who's Invited: 
Members with overnight fall camping and canoeing experience capable of completing the route at a steady pace of 4-5kph, capable of one shot portages.
Maximum Group Size: 
4 boats
Minimum Group Size: 
1 boat
Itinerary
Itinerary description: 

Approx. 60 km total, multiple short portages and a few bush crashes of a few hundred meters each, a few cliffs and waterfalls, normal stuff.
Friday morning meet up at Nine Mile Marina Parking lot 10 AM. Paddle to a wilderness camp on the Gibson river.
Saturday; Down the Gibson River to Six Mile Lake. Camp in wilderness section of the river.
Sunday; Up the Severn River to a small lake off the beaten path.
Monday; Return to the marina
See me for maps and other details

Required Items to Bring: 

Overnight fall camping canoeing gear
Food, etc.
PFD and other safety gear
Canoe or partner
If you don't have a canoe or partner, we may be able to team you up with someone else.

Recommended Items to Bring: 

See me for details

How to Get There
Event Directions: 

See me for details once you sign up

Carpool Info: 

Possible. See me for details once you sign up

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

The Northwest Wilderness Quest - part three - Woodland Caribou in 2019

Hi,

This trip is now open again for another canoe team or two.

We are flexible for dates between May 26 and June 27.

We are looking right now at a 10-12 day loop.
Starting at Douglas lake, westbound to Hatchet, Embryo, Telescope, Optic, Glenn, Hansen, Rostoul, Gammon, Royd. Going north and back east in a loop via Constellation, Lightning, North Prairie, Indian House, Crystal, Bell, Page, Peterson, Hatchet, and finish on Douglas Lake.

Plus the 3 day drive up and then 3 days back.

The Basics
Event Location: 
Woodland Caribou Ontario provincial park
Date(s) & Time: 
Friday, May 24, 2019 (All day)
Registration Cut Off: 
one or two more teams
Event Duration: 
two weeks canoe trip plus travel
Difficulty Rating: 
Intermediate
Participant Info
Who's Invited: 
all wca members
Maximum Group Size: 
6 people in 3 canoes
Minimum Group Size: 
2 people in one canoe
Itinerary
Itinerary description: 

2017.07.29 to 08.13 - Quetico - completed
2018.08.10 to 24 - Wabakimi - completed
2019 - Woodland Caribou - must be completed before Oct 31, 2019.

Required Items to Bring: 

tba

Recommended Items to Bring: 

tba

How to Get There
Event Directions: 

tba

Carpool Info: 

tba

Other
Cancellation Policy: 
once committed you are committed to all costs
Event Coordinator/s Contact Information
Contact (Name): 
gary james
Phone: 
416-512-669zero

Vixen Lake in Kawartha Highlands Provincial Park

TRIP FULL

To participate please register by contacting me either by phone or email. Then we will contact Ontario Parks for any additional person under our reservation number. An advanced reservation and camping fee is required for this park. The park has no permit office on-site. Reservations are done by phone or on-line and paid by credit card. The camping fee is $12.43 per night for one adult person. There is also a $9.74 reservation fee that we will split the cost on later when we have the total number of participants. When you register, I will give you the park back-country campsite number and reservation number so you can pay for your camping fee.

The Basics
Event Location: 
Long Lake Access Point in Kawartha Highlands Provincial Park
Date(s) & Time: 
Monday, September 12, 2016 - 11:00
Registration Cut Off: 
TRIP FULL
Event Duration: 
TRIP FULL
Difficulty Rating: 
Novice
Participant Info
Who's Invited: 
TRIP FULL
Maximum Group Size: 
TRIP FULL
Minimum Group Size: 
1 person
Itinerary
Itinerary description: 

Duration date is Monday, September 12th at around 11:00 AM from Long Lake Access Point parking lot. Then paddle for about nearly 5 km on Long Lake, then portage 342m into Buzzard Lake, then paddle at just over 3 km onto the next portage for 207m into Vixen Lake where we will be camping for 3 nights on an island. Estimated time may vary between 3 and 5 hours depending on leisure stopovers.
Two days are an option to explore nearby Shark Lake with a 541m portage,or more adventurous three portages into Stoplog Lake. Maybe spend relaxing leisure time on the island campsite. Expect to return to the access point by the afternoon on Thursday, Sept. 15th

Required Items to Bring: 

warm clothing layers, sleeping bag, flashlight, your own food for three full days, utensils, reliable walking shoes, socks, raincoat & wear, drinking bottle(s), tent (depending if sharing), sleeping pad, toilet paper.

Recommended Items to Bring: 

camera, swimwear (if weather is still warm) towel, washing items, tealights, matches .

How to Get There
Event Directions: 

From Peterborough take Highway 28 north towards Bancroft for nearly 50 km, then turn left onto Long Lake Road for about 2 km to Access Point # 2 for overnight parking

Carpool Info: 

Arrangement is up to those who participant.

Other
Cancellation Policy: 
none
Event Coordinator/s Contact Information
Contact (Name): 
Andrew Craig
Phone: 
613-754-2882
Email: 

Lock 'n Paddle - National Canoe Day

On Sunday June 26 they want to see how many canoes fit in the Peterborough Lift Lock.
I like to participate in this fun event and paddle through the locks on the Trent
I am looking for partners to paddle with me, and for other people who are interested in this event.

The goal is to meet at Del Crary Park, 100 George Street, in Peterborough, at 10.30 AM
That we shuttle our cars
It is about a 35 minute paddle to the Lift Lock and we are supposed to be at the Lock at 13.00 (1 PM)

People that are interested in this fun event and are familiar with the area, please contact me and we can set up a more concrete plan
Starting/Meeting time can be adjusted -as we decide how many locks we are going to paddle, depending how long it takes to fill up the lock with all these canoes and how far we want to go after the lift lock to a following lock.

The Basics
Event Location: 
Peterborough Lift Lock
Date(s) & Time: 
Sunday, June 26, 2016 - 10:30
Registration Cut Off: 
Friday June 24, 2016
Event Duration: 
1 Day
Difficulty Rating: 
Beginner
Itinerary
Required Items to Bring: 

Personal Floatation Device worn by each paddler.
Sound signalling device, buoyant heaving line, and bailer for each boat.
Due to safety concerns stand up paddle boards will not be permitted.
By participating in this event you agree to be photographed and/or filmed. We want to capture and share this event with the world and we hope you do too!

Recommended Items to Bring: 

Sunscreen, hat, camera
Smile

Event Coordinator/s Contact Information
Contact (Name): 
Emmy Hendrickx
Phone: 
9057274876

Lake Superior Voyageaur Canoe Trip

We will be paddling in a 36' voyageur canoe from Agawa Bay up to Michipicoten Bay. This is a 6 day trip with an experienced guide. All meals will be supplied as part of the trip.

The Basics
Event Location: 
Agawa Bay to Michipicoten Bay on the East end of Lake Superior (Wawa)
Date(s) & Time: 
Friday, July 1, 2016 - 16:00
Registration Cut Off: 
The trip is full.
Event Duration: 
6 Days paddling. Arrive 1 day early for pre-trip breifing.
Difficulty Rating: 
Intermediate
Participant Info
Who's Invited: 
Trip is full
Maximum Group Size: 
13
Minimum Group Size: 
11
Itinerary
Itinerary description: 

We will be arriving at Naturally Superior Adventures' Rock Island Lodge on Michipicoten Bay on Friday July 1st by 04:00 PM for a meet and greet and pre-trip briefing. We have booked the Lodge that evening for meals and accommodations for the group. We will be shuttled down to Agawa Bay for the put-in on Saturday the 2nd. We will then work our way back up the coast arriving at Rock Island Lodge on Thursday the 7th. We have meals and the lodge booked for that evening. We will head home on the Friday.

Required Items to Bring: 

All camping equipment including tents and sleeping bags etc.
Cutlery and dishes will be supplied but bring your favourite coffee mug.
PFDs and paddles will be supplied for those who do not bring their own.

Recommended Items to Bring: 

The Lake is very cold so the nights will be cool. Bring a good sleeping bag.
There is a very good chance of rain. GOOD rain gear is a must.
Sun screen is a must on sunny days out on the open lake.
This is bug country. Bug repellant is a good idea.

How to Get There
Event Directions: 

Go to Naturally Superior Adventures website for directions.

Other
Cancellation Policy: 
This is a late sign up so we do not expect any cancellations.
Event Coordinator/s Contact Information
Contact (Name): 
Bob Bonham
Phone: 
416-451-9755

Grand River

This very popular annual trip seems to be a great draw for all levels of paddlers. We are now into the 12th year doing this and we’ve enjoyed perfect weather (most times), portage free paddling, and a social barbeque that has followed our outing. This is a wonderful day to enjoy an easy moving water river and to socialize with other WCA’ers. The trip will start in south Cambridge where we will put in and then paddle to Paris. We will pass through scenic farm country, stop at a haunted mill, negotiate some easy grade one water, and stop for lunch along the way. Those interested are welcome to join us back at our house in Cambridge for some food, beverage, and social time.

The Basics
Event Location: 
Grand River, Cambridge
Date(s) & Time: 
Saturday, June 18, 2016 - 09:00
Event Duration: 
1 day
Difficulty Rating: 
Novice
Event Coordinator/s Contact Information
Contact (Name): 
Doug Ashton
Phone: 
519-620-8364

Turkey Time Social and Canoe trip

This year we will try a new place - Sherborne Lake in the Leslie Frost Center area.
Last year people expressed an interested in extending the social gathering one more day.
I have booked the Labour Day weekend, Friday September 2 to Monday September 5, 2016.
Sherborne Lake road Access Point
Group campsite # 18
It can hold 16 people. Then we look for an overflow site and organizer.
NEW - It can hold MANY tents.
Portages - from the car to the lake and back. From the shore to your tent and back.
Canoe across the lake to the sites and that is all the canoeing required. This site have been recommended.
Purpose - Once again the focus of the trip with be on gourmet food and the Turkey.
Membership has its privileges - please sign-up on line.
FEE - ONCE ADDED, YOU ARE COMMITTED TO YOUR SHARE OF THE PERMIT FEE.
More details will be sent to the participants.

By signing up for this trip, you agree to the WCA waiver of liability. It is found on the left dash board under Club Activites and Outings section.

The Basics
Event Location: 
Haliburton Highlands Water Trails - Frost Centre - Sherborne Lake
Date(s) & Time: 
Friday, September 2, 2016 (All day)
Registration Cut Off: 
as soon as the first 16 members sign up. Then overflow.
Event Duration: 
3.5 days
Difficulty Rating: 
Beginner
Participant Info
Who's Invited: 
all WCA members
Maximum Group Size: 
2
Minimum Group Size: 
2
Itinerary
Itinerary description: 

Once again the focus of the trip with be on socializing, gourmet food and the Turkey.
With the extra time, canoe around and explore the area working off the food.

Required Items to Bring: 

Gourmet food for the group Turkey dinner to be organized. (details to follow)
Standard standing camp and canoe gear. It is a luxury social gathering to relax.
All other meals for yourself.

Recommended Items to Bring: 

see above. Let me know if you need a list.
BRING YOUR I.C.E. INFORMATION TOO! ASK IF YOU DO NOT KNOW WHAT THIS IS (A TEST TO SEE IF YOU ARE READING ALL OF THIS.)

How to Get There
Event Directions: 

I can send a map if you need it.

Carpool Info: 

You are on your own to arrange.

Other
Cancellation Policy: 
If we add you to the permit, we have paid for you and you pay us.
Event Coordinator/s Contact Information
Contact (Name): 
gary james
Phone: 
416-512-669zero

Saugeen River -

It's definitely for BEGINNERS.
Walkerton to South Hampton - it is river - it has a current, but very low, depending on the amount of rain that falls days before the trip - there are 2 very small rapids -
It's fun and we will have a great time.
It is a rural river, with lots of access points.
It is about 90 km and we'll do it in 3 days.
Day 1 we meet in Walkerton, where we unload, do the shuttle, have lunch, there is one rapid level 1,
Day 2 we have lunch in Paisley, the best ice cream ever there
we camp at Saugeen Bluffs Conservation Area.
Day 3 is fun as the river meanders in a lot of side arms.
We will also hope that day to see the Bald Eagle's nest again.
We share food, everybody decides upon a meal.
More information closer to the date.

if you need a canoe - let me know - so that we can book those or share a canoe with a fellow paddler

The Basics
Event Location: 
Walkerton - South Hampton
Date(s) & Time: 
Saturday, May 21, 2016 (All day)
Registration Cut Off: 
May 14, 2016
Event Duration: 
3 days
Difficulty Rating: 
Beginner
Participant Info
Who's Invited: 
Everyone
Maximum Group Size: 
6 boats
Itinerary
Itinerary description: 

DAY 1
Leave Walkerton around 12.00
There is a level 1 rapid within the first hour after leaving near the bluffs - depending on water level pretty easy - but we will scout it for novice
Camp between 3rd and 4th bridge - There is McBeath Conservation area - but because it is long weekend - it is very noisy - loud - and messy and a lot of raccoons - so I prefer to go to crown land just before mcbeath either on right or left side.
It will be a short day paddling - but a lot of us maybe had a long day due to packing /loading and driving

DAY 2
This will be a boring day as there are less water ripples as some people say
But I find it nice and relaxing - time to catch up with fellow paddlers and enjoy nature and the outdoors
Lunch and Icecream will be in Paisley
Camp at Saugeen Bluffs Conservation Area - there is a nice hike to the look out point
For the 'not so wilderness' people there are flushies and showers here

DAY 3
Can be fun as on Sunday there is an event where people build floats and float down the river just past Saugeen to Port Elgin
We will probably still see some on Monday
Lunch under Port Elgin bridge
and then the big event of the weekend - find the Bald Eagle nest
enjoy the currents and the exploring the small creeks of the Delta of the river
NOTE: this can be a long day
We probably will be finished around 5.00 pm depending on how things are going, current/speed on the river, wind.

The bugs are bad, so don't forget bug spray, please remember that any product with deet in it is not good for your clothing or camping gear,
I ran into some poison ivy 2 years ago - so make sure you wear long pants and shoes and socks at all times
Bring a smile and lots of fun.
Im looking forward in sharing this adventure for you all

Required Items to Bring: 

life jacket - closed toe shoes for if we need to walk

Recommended Items to Bring: 

canoe - tent - cooking gear - smile - good humour - camera
more to follow

How to Get There
Event Directions: 

walkerton - follow Hw 9- 109 to Walkerton
Directions to Lobies Park once in town
more detailed directions follow once I know who all is coming

Carpool Info: 

depending who is coming
we can meet at Hw 9 and hw 400 at about 6.00 am
So the goal is we meet in Walkerton in Lobies Park on Saturday May 21 between 8.30 and 9.00 am
you can join later - around 11-00-12.00 but we'll leave your car then at the starting point. and shuttle at the end
There is an option of camping at lobbies park on Friday night.
once we unload our canoes and gear - we will drive to Southhampton - Dennies Dam - to park our cars
As we have enough people, we probably can do our own shuttle - preferably a driver that doesn't have a canoe.
It will take about 2 hours to do the shuttle - so the people that stay behind in Walkerton bring a good book to read - as there will be a lot of people loading and unloading canoes and we don't want our equipment to be lost.

Event Coordinator/s Contact Information
Contact (Name): 
Emmy
Phone: 
not giving my phone public out again

Chiniguchi / Donald Lake Loop - Temagami area - TRIP IS FULL

I am planning a trip between August 6 and 14 2016. We do not need all this time so we are a little flexible with start and finish dates. We would like to avoid the peak travel times up and back.
Day one to drive up and camp. I have to book a site, so I need to know who is coming.
Day two to end on water canoeing.
I would like to build in a layover day too.
Last night either close to the finish or at take-out and camp for the night
Next day drive home.

By signing up for this trip you agree to the WCA waiver of liability. You can find it under the Outing section on the left dashboard.

IF YOU HAVE ANY TRIP INFORMATION ON THIS ROUTE PLEASE LET ME KNOW.

The Basics
Event Location: 
Chiniguchi / Donald Lake Loop
Date(s) & Time: 
Saturday, August 6, 2016 (All day)
Registration Cut Off: 
15/07/2016
Event Duration: 
roughly a week - tba
Difficulty Rating: 
Intermediate
Participant Info
Who's Invited: 
all WCA members
Maximum Group Size: 
6-8 people in 3-4 boat
Minimum Group Size: 
2, I have 3 now.
Itinerary
Itinerary description: 

see description above.

I am not going to break my back on the portages. I plan for two trips or three passes on each portage. No more please, so pack accordingly.

The full trip plan has been sent to the eight participants.

Required Items to Bring: 

flat water trip with some swifts. Lots of portages.
Usual canoe, camping and food for a week.

Recommended Items to Bring: 

light weight gear and food.

How to Get There
Event Directions: 

refer to Kevin Callan "Top 50 Canoe Routes of Ontario" page 123 for details.

Carpool Info: 

for you to arrange

Other
Cancellation Policy: 
once I pay for the permit you are responsible to pay.
Event Coordinator/s Contact Information
Contact (Name): 
gary james
Phone: 
416-512-6690

Sherborne Lake in the Leslie Frost area - TRIP IS NOW FULL

August long weekend Saturday July 30 to August 1, three days and two nights standing camp / canoe trip.
The goal is to relax and chill on Sherborne Lake and do day trips around the lake and area.
I have booked campsite 19a. The permit will allow me 3 tents and 10 people. I have one tent and three people now. I am looking for members to join me, let me know if you are interested.

By signing up for this trip you agree to the WCA waiver of liability. You can find a copy under the Outing section on the left. Or I can send you a copy.

The Basics
Event Location: 
Sherborne Lake in the Leslie Frost area
Date(s) & Time: 
Saturday, July 30, 2016 (All day)
Registration Cut Off: 
07/15/2016
Event Duration: 
three days and two nights
Difficulty Rating: 
Beginner
Participant Info
Who's Invited: 
WCA members
Maximum Group Size: 
10
Minimum Group Size: 
3
Itinerary
Itinerary description: 

relax, chill and explore the area for future trips.

Required Items to Bring: 

the usual canoe, camping gear and food for a standing luxury camp. If you would like more information let me know.

Recommended Items to Bring: 

Thing one portage from the car to the lake and back.
The usual canoe, camping gear and food for a standing luxury camp.
If you would like more information let me know.

How to Get There
Event Directions: 

I will send them to you if you need them.
We are entering from Sherborne Lake access to campsite # 19a.

Carpool Info: 

it is up to you to organize.

Other
Cancellation Policy: 
I paid for you if you signed up. if you don't you owe me.
Event Coordinator/s Contact Information
Contact (Name): 
gary james
Phone: 
416-512-6690
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