Leisurely canoeing and camping trip on the Lower Madawaska
Join us for an early spring day trip on the Bighead River in Meaford, ON.
The Bighead River classification changes drastically with water levels Cl I to Cl III. Date is subject to change based on conditions.
This is an intermediate level run.
We plan to paddle down the Rouge River from Milne Dam Conservation Park to about Old Finch Road, approx. 14 kms. Last year we did this in 5 hours, which included lunch. This should be a total of 14 km.
The water level was at 3.42m (discharge flow 2.2 m3/s) and it was a bump and grind adventure. I am hoping to do the river at a higher level this year. Maybe double? Generally, the river was a classic class 1 to 1.5 creek, with lots of obstacles. Last year it was a bump and grind trip occasionally, so a plastic whitewater boat would be preferred.
If the water is too high or low we might move the event to Saturday, April 11, 2026.
You will need a whitewater boat and prepared to jump in and out of your boat to get around sweepers and downed trees,rocks, etc.
Real-Time Hydrometric Data Graph for ROUGE RIVER NEAR MARKHAM (02HC022) [ON] - Water Level and Flow - Environment Canada
If you are looking for a canoe partner or canoe to sit in, let me know, and I will try and coordinate connected people with canoes with people looking for a canoe. Send me an email or call me.
Check out previous years YouTube videos
We will paddle the Upper portion of the Salmon River from Gull Creek (intersection with Hwy 15/Arden Road) to where the Salmon River intersects Woodcocks Mills Road, West of Hwy 15. Both the put-in and take-out are North of Tamworth.
Check out the WCA YouTube
Upper Salmon River Whitewater Canoeing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LllYMQ4OxVs
On a spring day, the Moira River north of Belleville provides a fun paddling trip from Lost Channel to Latta. Its a very pretty river on a sunny spring day. A must do river.
The river provides a great opportunity for good novice moving water paddlers to move up to an intermediate level river. We'll meet at Chisholm's Mill at 9:30, do a car shuttle, and then warm up the easier lower section down to Latta. The rapids are not difficult; just a fun rollercoaster ride, with some surfing waves along the way. We'll go back to Chisholm's for lunch at the cars, and then do a shuttle to run the more technical and challenging Lost Channel section. We should finish up around 4:00, and then we traditionally hit the nearby Maple Dale Cheese store along the highway for ice cream and cheese. (Real Canucks can buy cheese curds here for homemade poutine.)
All canoes must have full flotation, and you are required to have a full wetsuit or drysuit as the water will be cold. If you arrive without these, you will not be able to participate.
Please note that as at the time of posting the river levels and weather cannot be predicted, the date could be changed if levels are not suitable or the weather is inclement.
Some people on this trip may consider carrying on to the Upper Samon River on the Sunday. We usually head over the Salmon River putin and camp out on crown land near by. See me for details.
Check out the YouTube Video;
The Coppermine River is a river in the North Slave and Kitikmeot regions of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut in Canada. It is 845 kilometers long. It rises in Lac de Gras, a small lake near Great Slave Lake, and flows generally north to Coronation Gulf, an arm of the Arctic Ocean. We are planning to do ~400km.
Our starting point is Rocknest Lake or Redrock Lake, NWT.
Our exit point is the community of Kugluktuk (formerly Coppermine) Nunavut is located at the river's mouth on the Arctic Ocean.
Quick trip down the Credit -Streetsville to Erindale (about 1 hour on the water). I will try and figure out if the river under the QEW is open and we can paddle to the lake to extend our trip a bit (about 2 hours on the water)
I will keep an eye on water levels - aim is Streetsville gauge at 4.7 or above.
Join a group of experienced wilderness trippers as we tackle the Bloodvein River this August.
Our group of 8 paddlers with four boats will be driving to Bissett, MB and flying into Artery Lake, on the border of Ontario / Manitoba. This section of the river spans some 225 km, with over 80 sets of Cl 2-3 rapids.
Planning will be done jointly over a series of Zoom meetings.
Join us for a 225 km descent of the Bloodvein river, a world-class whitewater destination. From our float plane drop-in at artery Lake to the ancient pictographgs lining the canyon walls, this 17 day expeditiion is designed for those who love technical class 2-3 'drop and pool' rapids.
A group of 6, 3 canoes, will be embarking on a trip down the Bloodvein River. July 17 to August 2. With Train Travel being from July 15 to August 4, if coming from Toronto. (Option available to fly and be picked up in Winnipeg) We are taking the train to Elma Manitoba, there we will be shuttled to Bissett Manitoba to load gear on to float plane headed to Artlery Lake. We will end near the Bloodvein First Nation Reserve where the road is before Lake Winnipeg. A shuttle will then take us to Winnipeg, which will either then get us on a plane or a train back to wherever we came from (Toronto).
Usually my family paddles the Saugeen from Lobies Park in Walkerton to the next takeout (approx 15km).
A few swifts and class one rapids add a little excitement for new paddlers and kids. This is a weather dependent trip, we are hoping for a sunny day so an ice cream afterwards can be fully enjoyed.
This is a good trip to introduce young people and children to paddling!