Social Events

Fall Gathering

Please join us at the 2022 WCA  Fall Gathering

Follow this link below to read about the event and  sign up.

2022 WCA Fall Gathering

If you have any questions contact Gary Ataman (chair@wildernesscanoe.ca)

The Basics
Event Location: 
Minden, Ontario
Date(s) & Time: 
Friday, September 23, 2022 - 19:00
Registration Cut Off: 
09/22/2022
Event Duration: 
3 days (Friday night, Saturday, and Sunday)
Difficulty Rating: 
Beginner
Participant Info
Who's Invited: 
Everyone (members and guest)
Maximum Group Size: 
100
Minimum Group Size: 
2
Itinerary
Itinerary description: 

See link

Required Items to Bring: 

See link

Recommended Items to Bring: 

See link

How to Get There
Event Directions: 

See link

Carpool Info: 

None

Other
Cancellation Policy: 
Sign up early
Event Coordinator/s Contact Information
Contact (Name): 
Gary Ataman
Phone: 
905-922-1434

WCA Mike Wevrick Lecture and Wine & Cheese Zoom Presentation - Hap Wilson

2022 Mike Wevrick Lecture and Wine and Cheese Social

When: 7-10 PM, Saturday Evening, November 19, 2022

Where: Toronto Sailing & Canoe Club

1391 Lakeshore Blvd. West, Toronto

Our speaker is the legendary Hap Wilson

Follow this link to register

Mike Wevrick Lecture - Wine and Cheese Social | Wilderness Canoe Association

Zoom live stream available for all our members out of town.  No fee. 

Join Zoom Hap Wilson Presentation

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88460667887

 

Meeting ID: 884 6066 7887

 

The Basics
Event Location: 
See link to register
Date(s) & Time: 
Saturday, November 19, 2022 - 19:00
Registration Cut Off: 
11/18/2022
Event Duration: 
3 hours
Difficulty Rating: 
Beginner
Participant Info
Who's Invited: 
Everyone
Maximum Group Size: 
100
Minimum Group Size: 
1
Itinerary
Itinerary description: 

See link to register

Required Items to Bring: 

See link to register

Recommended Items to Bring: 

See link to register

How to Get There
Event Directions: 

See link to register

Carpool Info: 

See link to register

Other
Cancellation Policy: 
no refund
Event Coordinator/s Contact Information
Contact (Name): 
Gary Ataman
Phone: 
905-922-1434

Spanish River - Trip Report

Spanish River - Trip Report

Some members just finished paddling Spanish River from Bisco to Elbow and there is some interesting

updates. We going to talk about the acess, water levels, rapids and campsites

 

If you are interested in doing the spanish river this is a great Trip report!

 

Wednesday July 07,  7PM

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84885243972

Meeting ID: 848 8524 3972

 

Thanks, Sandro

 

The Basics
Event Location: 
Zoom Call - 7PM
Date(s) & Time: 
Wednesday, July 7, 2021 (All day)
Event Duration: 
1 Hour
Difficulty Rating: 
Beginner
Participant Info
Who's Invited: 
Anyone with Computer and Internet connection
Itinerary
Itinerary description: 

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84885243972

Meeting ID: 848 8524 3972

Event Coordinator/s Contact Information
Contact (Name): 
Sandro Weiner
Phone: 
6474073410

WCA Social Zoom for New and Veteran Members

Please join us for a WCA Social Zoom for New and Veteran Members If you are new to the WCA and want to find out about the club please join us and ask your questions.

If you are a veteran member just say hi.

Time: Jun 1, 2021 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86990678020

Meeting ID: 869 9067 8020

The Basics
Event Location: 
Your place
Date(s) & Time: 
Tuesday, June 1, 2021 - 19:00
Registration Cut Off: 
06/01/2021
Event Duration: 
1
Difficulty Rating: 
Beginner
Participant Info
Who's Invited: 
everyone
Maximum Group Size: 
100 people
Minimum Group Size: 
2
Itinerary
Itinerary description: 

Bring your own refreshments

Required Items to Bring: 

Questions/comments

Recommended Items to Bring: 

Refreshments

How to Get There
Event Directions: 

You know the way to your computer

Carpool Info: 

None required

Other
Cancellation Policy: 
None
Event Coordinator/s Contact Information
Contact (Name): 
Gary Ataman
Phone: 
905-922-1434

-----River Canoeing in Alberta and Beyond----TODAY

Welcome to Jim Olver
 
Jim is based in Banff spent great time of his life exploring Alberta Rivers. We invited Jim to make a presentation about his life and the rivers he paddled in Alberta.
 
Jim is the host www.canoeinglive.ca great website to connect with the paddling community 
 
Please join us May 11 at 7pm.

thank you, Sandro

 

The Basics
Event Location: 
Zoom Call
Date(s) & Time: 
Tuesday, May 11, 2021 - 19:00
Event Duration: 
1.5 Hour
Difficulty Rating: 
Beginner
Participant Info
Who's Invited: 
Anyone with Computer and Internet connection
Itinerary
Itinerary description: 

Topic: WCA - River Canoeing in Alberta and Beyond

Time: May 11, 2021 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83336989290

Meeting ID: 833 3698 9290

Event Coordinator/s Contact Information
Contact (Name): 
Sandro Weiner
Phone: 
6474073410

Slide show - Twice down the Thelon - Part 2

I paddled down the Thelon twice, 2002 and 2019. This slide show will show impressions from the 2019 trip, paddling the Clarke/Thelon as part of an organized group trip organized by a commercial outfitter Jackpine Paddle.

Topic: Twice down the Thelon by Kurt Zimmermann Part 2
Time: Jan 26, 2021 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81171308243

Meeting ID: 811 7130 8243

The Basics
Event Location: 
Zoom meeting
Date(s) & Time: 
Tuesday, January 26, 2021 - 19:00
Event Duration: 
1 hour
Difficulty Rating: 
Beginner
Event Coordinator/s Contact Information
Contact (Name): 
Kurt Zimmermann
Phone: 
8608741916

Slide show - Twice down the Thelon - part 1

I paddled down the Thelon twice, in 2002 with one friend, and in 2019 with my wife and daughter as part of a guided tour. I have some funny wildlife stories to tell, but also want to compare canoe versus kayak on wilderness trips, and joining a guided tour versus going without.

This first part will cover the 2002 trip that I took my friend Will.
Part 2, a week later, (Jan 26) I will talk about the 2019 trip that was organized and led by Jackpine Paddle.

Topic: Twice down the Thelon by Kurt Zimmermann Part 1
Time: Jan 19, 2021 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86937584457

Meeting ID: 869 3758 4457

The Basics
Event Location: 
Zoom meeting
Date(s) & Time: 
Tuesday, January 19, 2021 - 19:00
Event Duration: 
1 hour
Difficulty Rating: 
Beginner
Event Coordinator/s Contact Information
Contact (Name): 
Kurt Zimmermann
Phone: 
8608741916

The 2020 Mike Wevrick Lecture and Wine & Cheese Social

Please join us at the 2020 Mike Wevrick Lecture and Wine & Cheese Social, which we will be hosting as an online presentation Saturday the 21st of November at 7 to 9:30pm.

So; your place, your wine, your cheese, and get comfortable.

Members Doug and Lisa Ashton will give a presentation titled “Quarantine Quetico” about their fly-in trip to Quetico Provincial Park.

The Zoom meeting will open around 7 pm, when you can sign in.

From 7 to 8 pm, we plan to set up small virtual rooms so you can chat with others.  This will be like the small groups that formed when we were at our traditional get togethers. You will be able to jump in and out of these chat groups as you see fit.

Doug and Lisa's presentation will start at 8 pm. The presentation is intended to be interactive and if you have a question just use the chat or raise your virtual hand. The moderator will coordinate the questions. In general, the presentation will be 45 minutes long followed by 15 minutes of Q&A.

From 9 to 9:30 PM we will allow for more Q&A or more small virtual chat rooms.

At 9:30 PM the Zoom call will end.

 

We plan to have a Zoom login practice session at 4 pm for folks that want to test their set-up and ask questions.  This is the practice session link.

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84303956802

 

Topic: WCA 2020 Mike Wevrick Lecture and Wine & Cheese Social
Time: Nov 21, 2020 07:00 PM Eastern Time 
 
Join Zoom Meeting
The Basics
Event Location: 
A virtual online space will be provided via a Zoom meeting.
Date(s) & Time: 
Saturday, November 21, 2020 - 19:00
Registration Cut Off: 
20 November 2020
Event Duration: 
2.5 hours
Difficulty Rating: 
Beginner
Participant Info
Who's Invited: 
Members only please.
Maximum Group Size: 
100
Minimum Group Size: 
1
Itinerary
Required Items to Bring: 

Please feel free to provide your own preferred selection of wine and cheese, but no sharing!

Recommended Items to Bring: 

Enthusiasm and tough questions.

How to Get There
Event Directions: 

The technical details of a Zoom meeting will be provided as it is arranged.

Other
Cancellation Policy: 
Sorry to miss you.
Event Coordinator/s Contact Information
Contact (Name): 
Gary Ataman
Phone: 
905-922-1434

2020 Annual General Meeting

Please join us for the Wilderness Canoe Association’s 2020 Annual General Meeting on Saturday March 7th, 2020. We will be meeting in the Community room of the North York MEC store in north Toronto.

Activities include:
· Hike the East Don Trail (8:30 am)
· Annual General Meeting (10:00 am - 12:00 pm)
· Lunch at Windfields Restaurant (12:15 pm)

Pre-Registration is required: Please register online through the WCA website before February 28.

Cost: there is no cost for the AGM and hike; lunch is at your own cost.

Who can attend: All WCA members and their guests as well as new members are welcome to attend the AGM to review 2019 and provide input on the WCA's future direction. All AGM attendees are welcome to join us for the hike and to socialize over lunch.

Dress: Please dress appropriately for the weather if you are hiking or walking.

Questions: Please email Pete Norton at pt.nrtn@gmail.com with any questions.

Minutes from each of the last two years' AGMs have been placed in this forum for your review:

https://www.wildernesscanoe.ca/forum/183

MEC will distribute 10% discount coupons (valid March 7 only) to our AGM attendees.

The Basics
Event Location: 
MEC (North York); 784 Sheppard Avenue East, Toronto, ON M2K 1C3
Date(s) & Time: 
Saturday, March 7, 2020 - 08:30
Registration Cut Off: 
February 28
Event Duration: 
3-4 hours
Difficulty Rating: 
Beginner
Participant Info
Who's Invited: 
Everyone
Maximum Group Size: 
None
Minimum Group Size: 
None
Itinerary
Required Items to Bring: 

Please dress appropriately for the weather. Hiking boots recommended for dirt paths and hiking trails.

How to Get There
Event Directions: 

784 Sheppard Avenue East between Leslie Street and Bayview Avenue. MEC underground parking. Nearest TTC stop is Bessarion.

Event Coordinator/s Contact Information
Contact (Name): 
Pete Norton
Phone: 
Email

2019 Annual General Meeting

Please join us for the Wilderness Canoe Association’s 2019 Annual General Meeting on Saturday March 2nd, 2019. We will be meeting in the Community room of the North York MEC store in north Toronto.

Activities include:
· Hike the East Don Trail (8:30 am)
· Annual General Meeting (10:00 am - 12:00 pm)
· Lunch at a local restaurant (12:15 pm)

Pre-Registration is required: Please register online through the WCA website before February 27.

Cost: there is no cost for the AGM and hike; lunch is at your own cost.

Who can attend: All WCA members and their guests as well as new members are welcome to attend the AGM to review 2018 and provide input on the WCA's future direction. All AGM attendees are welcome to join us for the hike and to socialize over lunch.

Dress: Please dress appropriately for the weather if you are hiking or walking.

Questions: Please email Pete Norton at pt.nrtn@gmail.com with any questions.

The Basics
Event Location: 
MEC (North York); 784 Sheppard Avenue East, Toronto, ON M2K 1C3
Date(s) & Time: 
Saturday, March 2, 2019 - 08:30
Registration Cut Off: 
February 27
Event Duration: 
3-4 hours
Difficulty Rating: 
Beginner
Participant Info
Who's Invited: 
Everyone
Maximum Group Size: 
None
Minimum Group Size: 
None
Itinerary
Required Items to Bring: 

Please dress appropriately for the weather. Hiking boots recommended for dirt paths and hiking trails.

How to Get There
Event Directions: 

784 Sheppard Avenue East between Leslie Street and Bayview Avenue. MEC underground parking. Nearest TTC stop is Bessarion.

Event Coordinator/s Contact Information
Contact (Name): 
Pete Norton
Phone: 
Email
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