Whitewater

One tandem paddler needed for Spanish River East Branch

July 3rd motel July 4th to 9th on river
Duke Lake to Agnew Lake
6 Days

Shuttle is $196.00 each

The Basics
Event Location: 
Spanish River East Branch
Date(s) & Time: 
Sunday, July 3, 2022 - 17:00
Event Duration: 
6 Days
Difficulty Rating: 
Novice
Participant Info
Maximum Group Size: 
4 boats
Minimum Group Size: 
2 boats
Itinerary
Itinerary description: 

Meet July 3rd at Alta Vista motel
Shuttle July 4th to Duke Lake.
Arrive Agnew Lake on the 9th. Drive home.

Required Items to Bring: 

Royalex or T-Formex boats

Event Coordinator/s Contact Information
Contact (Name): 
Brendan Elliott
Phone: 
7057680335

Canada Day Weekend at Palmer Rapids

Please join us for our traditional WCA Canada Day summer weekend at Palmer Rapids on the Madawaska River. We stay at Jessup's campsite right on the river at the rapids. This is an enjoyable weekend for novice or better moving water paddlers. Probably more people have had their first taste of moving water here than in any other spot in Ontario. There are a couple of sets of Class 1-2 rapids almost outside your tent door. I'm happy to give some informal paddling pointers to new river runners. If the water levels are good, more adventurous types might want to get together to take a run down the Lower Madawaska on Sunday.
This is a great family getaway for the whole family. There's a sandy beach where the kids can play or swim. Plus the fishing here is pretty good. For those who aren't into paddling, there are restaurants and interesting shops nearby in Wilno and Barry's Bay. 
We're going to be there from Friday afternoon to Monday, but you can come & camp or go at any time.
You will need a whitewater canoe with flotation, and a helmet, along with the usual PFD and paddle. Canoes can be rented nearby at Paddler Co-op (see their website www.paddlerco-op.com), or from Madawaska River Rentals (see their website www.MadRiverRentals.ca ), or from Don Adams in Griffith, who will even deliver to Jessup's for a fee (613-333-2240). If renting, tell them you want thigh straps in the canoe. It will make a huge amount of difference to your control.
For those looking to escape camp cookery, try the famous Wilno Tavern: http://www.wilnotavern.com/index.php
The Wilno has a Polish buffet Saturday nights that will fill any hungry paddler. There are also some other good restaurants in Barry's Bay.
 

The Basics
Event Location: 
Palmer Rapids, Lower Madawaska River
Date(s) & Time: 
Friday, July 1, 2022 - 09:00
Event Duration: 
3 days
Difficulty Rating: 
Novice
Participant Info
Maximum Group Size: 
30 people
Itinerary
Itinerary description: 

Please see above.

Required Items to Bring: 

You need a whitewater canoe with flotation bags, etc.-as described above.
The campsite provides basic facilities of some picnic tables, outhouses, and water pump. It's car camping. We prefer to bring our Toronto water, but many prefer the well water. There is a general store and a small restaurant nearby in Palmer Rapids. Camp fees are in the range of $20-$25/tent/night.

How to Get There
Event Directions: 

Direction to Palmers Rapids& Jessup’s Camp Ground:
 From Peterborough - go north up Hwy 28 to Bancroft.
 In Bancroft, turn left on Hwy 62 thought Maynooth and Combermere.
 In Combermere, just over the bridge turn right on Hwy 515.
 Just after you cross over the river again on your right you will see a local road (River Bend Road) turn right here --the river is on your immediate right.
 The road goes more or less straight.
 When it makes a sharp turn to the left, there should be a one lane dirt driveway straight in front of you. You will see a wooden sign with a teepee and canoe in orange paint.
 Go up the low hill and drive along until you come to the campground.
 Look for my red Mazda CX-5 with double roof racks.
 If you actually get into the village of Palmer Rapids, you've gone too far along 515, so just turn around, go back..
 The address of the campground is 266 River Bend Road.
 I believe the fee is $20-$25 / tent / night.
Google maps Palmer Rapids
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=266+River+Bend+Drive,+P...
Palmer Rapids Village is just to the right, off the map.
The road showing in the upper right is Jewellville Road.

Event Coordinator/s Contact Information
Contact (Name): 
Bill Ness
Phone: 
1234567
Email: 

Black River at Washago

The Black River empties into Lake Simcoe south of Washago. There is a fun short section from the HWY 169 bridge crossing to the next concession road crossing to the west where the river loops around through many small rapids separated by flat sections. The section ends with an optional more challenging technical chute, followed by a Class 2 rollercoaster ride. This is an ideal spot for budding moving water paddlers to get some experience, and practice ferries and eddy turns. I'm happy do give informal pointers, and we're in no rush. The section of river is short enough that if you get cold or wet, you can quickly paddle out. However, if you want to work the section, you can play all afternoon. As a bonus, we meet at 11:00 so you don't have to haul yourself out of bed early to get there. We'll also finish around 3:00, so plenty of time to get back to the family dinner. Bring a lunch and we'll eat on the river. As the water will still be cold, you will need a dry suit or wet suit. This is a relaxed day of paddling play & practice on a fun, forgiving stretch of river.
 

The Basics
Event Location: 
Black River south of Washago
Date(s) & Time: 
Saturday, April 23, 2022 - 11:00
Event Duration: 
1 day
Difficulty Rating: 
Novice
Participant Info
Maximum Group Size: 
10 boats
Itinerary
Itinerary description: 

Please see above.

Required Items to Bring: 

Whitewater boat with air bag flotation. Drysuit or wetsuit. Bring a lunch in your boat as we will stop to eat on the river.

You will also need a face mask for the car shuttles. These days best practice for group paddlers would be to keep a mask in a baggie in the pocket of your PFD so it's always on hand. There will be a limit of 4 occupants to a vehicle on shuttles.

How to Get There
Event Directions: 

Those coming from the eastern GTA will take HWY 48 north to HWY 12. Then north on 12 to just past the village of Brechin, where you exit right onto HWY 169. Follow HWY 169 north for about 10 minutes to where the Black River goes under the highway.
Those coming from the western GTA will go north on HWY 400 to Barrie, and then continue north on HWY 11 to the exit for Washago at the north end of Lake Couchiching. Exit right onto HWY 169 and follow it south to the river.
For a signpost, look for Black River Wilderness Park on the west side of the highway. The park is just north of the river.
We put in on the northwest side of the bridge. Then, we do a quick 5 minute car shuttle to the bridge at the first concession road to the west.

Event Coordinator/s Contact Information
Contact (Name): 
Bill Ness
Phone: 
1234567
Email: 

Moira River

On a spring day, the Moira River north of Belleville provides a fun paddling trip from Lost Channel to Latta.
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. I like to play, and float along chatting with people. My idea of a fun outing isn't paddling in freezing rain muttering to each other "don't worry, we'll soon be finished if we hurry." So if you sign up, you needn't worry that you are committing to a survival exercise-just a fun day.
 

The Basics
Event Location: 
Moira River north of Belleville
Date(s) & Time: 
Saturday, April 16, 2022 - 09:30
Event Duration: 
1 day
Difficulty Rating: 
Intermediate
Participant Info
Maximum Group Size: 
8 boats
Itinerary
Itinerary description: 

We'll meet in the parking area by the river across the bridge from Chisholm's Mill at 9:30. Full day's itinerary is above.

Required Items to Bring: 

Full floatation for canoes as well as a wet suit or dry suit for all paddlers is required. If you show up without these, you cannot participate.

You also must have a mask for the car shuttles. I suggest carrying your mask in a baggie in your PFD pocket so you don't leave it behind. There will be a maximum of 4 occupants per vehicle.

Lunch can stay in car. Just bring with you any snack or drink that you may want for the morning or afternoon runs.

How to Get There
Event Directions: 

Take Exit #544 north (HWY 39) from Hwy 401 at Belleville. Coming from the west, the exit is right after you go over the Moira River. Go north to the village of Roslin. Turn right onto Shannonville Rd. Go about 2 km and you will see the mill and the river. Go over the bridge and turn right into the parking area.

Our traditional Latta take-out is no longer accessible due to a new landowner. A friendlier landowner a little downriver is happy to allow us to cross his land. However, the spot is small and not far above the dam. Consequently, we will have to use caution at the take-out.

Event Coordinator/s Contact Information
Contact (Name): 
Bill Ness
Phone: 
1234567
Email: 

Lower Credit River

Join me on this classic early spring favourite of Toronto area paddlers. We’ll catch the Credit in Streetsville and run down to the mouth at Port Credit. The river is a delightful continuous class 1 to 2 with lots big bouncy wave trains and play spots. There are loads of opportunities to practice easy ferries and eddy turns as we work our way down the river. However, downed trees over the winter can create sweepers, and participants need to be able to manoeuvre a canoe in moving water to avoid them. As well, the water will be cold. You should have solid basic moving water skills, and wear a wetsuit or drysuit. Boats should have air bags in them. We'll have lunch on the river at a park near Dundas Street, so bring something to eat. We usually finish the trip around 3 PM.
If the weather is unfavourable on the Saturday, we'll re-schedule the trip for the Sunday.
 

The Basics
Event Location: 
Lower Credit River, Streetsville to Port Credit
Date(s) & Time: 
Saturday, April 2, 2022 - 09:00
Event Duration: 
1 day
Difficulty Rating: 
Intermediate
Itinerary
Itinerary description: 

We meet at the put-in at 9:00 am. Exit south from HWY 401 onto Mississauga Rd./Erin Mills Parkway. Follow Mississauga Rd. south into Streetsville, where it becomes called Queen St. Follow Queen to just south of Thomas St., then turn left onto Church St. (just past the church, of course). Follow Church around a curve & you'll see the river on the right. Vic Johnston Community Centre is on right, and just south of it is a park, which is where we put in. Washroom facilities in the community centre are open to the public. We do a shuttle with the objective of getting as many cars at the take-out as possible so we can car pool back to the start and no one has to sit around.
Consequently, roof racks capable of carrying more than one boat are appreciated. Lunch is on the river around Dundas St. We should reach the lake around 3 pm.
For the car shuttle, from the arena go back out to Queen St. Turn left (south). Queen changes into Mississauga Rd. Follow it south to Port Credit. Turn left just after going under the railway bridge, onto Front St. Park on Front across from Port Credit Canoe Club building or adjacent streets. At the end of our trip, take out at the canoe club dock, and do a short carry to the car.

Required Items to Bring: 

Mandatory Equipment: Whitewater canoe or kayak equipped with airbag flotation. Wetsuit or drysuit.

You must have a face mask for the shuttle both ways. Limit of 4 occupants per vehicle.

Recommended Items to Bring: 

For lunch, a thermos is recommended as weather can be cool.

How to Get There
Event Directions: 

As per description above.

Event Coordinator/s Contact Information
Contact (Name): 
William Ness
Phone: 
4161234567
Email: 

Wind River Yukon

Arrive on Whitehorse July 4 - Shuttle on July 5 07:00

Shuttle to Whitehorse on July 21 - Fly home on the 22

Looking for paddler(s) who can stern.

Estimated Cost $3000

The Basics
Event Location: 
Yukon - Wind River
Date(s) & Time: 
Monday, July 4, 2022 (All day)
Event Duration: 
19 days
Difficulty Rating: 
Advanced
Participant Info
Maximum Group Size: 
6
Minimum Group Size: 
6
Itinerary
Itinerary description: 

From Monday 04 July 2022
To Friday 22 July 2022

Shuttle pickup on July 5
Back in Whitehorse July 21 - weather depending

Will have 5+ days to hike and explore the amazing Wind River hills and vistas.

How to Get There
Event Directions: 

The trip starts and ends in Whitehorse.

Other
Cancellation Policy: 
As per outfitter policy
Event Coordinator/s Contact Information
Contact (Name): 
Brian Wraight
Phone: 
5147768613

Hart River, Yukon; Jul 16 - Aug 7; *FULL*

The Hart River is a tributary of the Peel River. It is in the traditional territory of the Tetlit Gwich’in, Tr'ondek Hwech'in and Na-Cho Nyak Dun First Nations. The Peel watershed is popular with canoeists but very remote. Bushplane access in and out. We'll start at Elliott Lake with a slog down its tributary creek which could be hard or easy depending on water levels and ends on the Peel with class 3 rapids, ledges and big haystacks.

4 experienced tandem paddling teams sought. Both members should register individually and email me their partner names and credentials for consideration.

WCA members Chris & John Lepard shared their Hart River trip at the 2018 WCS. I have stored their video, UTMs of rapids and camp sites and photocopied sections of topo maps as well as an excerpt of guide book “Wild Rivers of the Yukon’s Peel Watershed”, 2008 ed. in a Google drive that applicants will be expected to peruse carefully before committing a $850 deposit (per canoe). Read the guide carefully so you know what I know and what you are getting into. This is a self-guided trip. Everyone is responsible for their own safety and risk management.

Total cost from Ottawa/Toronto is estimated at $4K, excepting food.

Bush Plane: ‘Alkan Air’ in Mayo. Beaver and Caravan planes; payload is 3100lb, boat weight (on floats) is doubled (ie. 151 lb ea.).
Outfitter: 'Up North Adventures' in Whitehorse.

The Basics
Event Location: 
Hart River, Yukon
Date(s) & Time: 
Saturday, July 16, 2022 (All day)
Registration Cut Off: 
May?
Event Duration: 
3 weeks
Difficulty Rating: 
Advanced
Participant Info
Who's Invited: 
WCA whitewater and northern river enthusiasts with experience
Maximum Group Size: 
4 tandem canoes
Minimum Group Size: 
3 tandem canoes
Itinerary
Itinerary description: 

18 days on water which should allow for several hiking days, water levels permitting.

Itinerary:

Sat July 16th, Whitehorse

- participants meet. A rental pickup truck and group AirBnb accommodation is booked starting the 15th for early arrivals.
- errands: groceries, fuel, bearspray, etc.
- inspect rental gear at UpNorth and receive instructions.
- 2 nestable pairs of fully outfitted Esquif T-Formex whitewater boats with spraydeck covers and knee straps, pair: 16.5' Canyon+ 17' Prospecteur expected (75-76lbs without outfit), includes 3 paddles, 2 PFDs spray deck, bailer, sponge, throwbag, lines, and nesting tool kit
- barrel rentals extra: 60L-$49, 30L- $39, harnesses also extra

Sun July 17th, Whitehorse, Mayo

- packing, last minute stuff, leave unwanted luggage at UpNorth, return truck by 1 pm
- 1 pm pick up by UpNorth shuttle for ~4.5 hr trip to Mayo.
- camp at Mayo airport, $0. Potable water, toilets, showers are $5

July 18th, Mayo, Elliott Lake

- 9 am packed and ready at airport for Alkan Air, 10 am flight to Elliott Lake (~ 30 min)
- Obtain take-out UTM from AlkanAir.
- Elliott Lake: assemble canoes, put in, and see how far we can paddle before unloading again

July 19- Aug 4th, Elliott Creek, Hart River, Peel River

- paddle & hike our way to the take-out on the Peel River, somewhere near the confluence of Canyon Creek.
- Aug 4th- nest canoes for air transport

Fri Aug 5th, Peel River, Mayo

- 9 am pick up by Alkan Air at Canyon Creek for flight to Mayo
- this is a flex day in case of flight delay
- Camp in Mayo. Could try for an earlier shuttle to Whitehorse and camp in Whitehorse.

Sat Aug 6th, Mayo, Whitehorse

- morning UpNorth shuttle for Whitehorse ~ 4.5 hrs
- Pick up luggage at outfitter,
- Pick up rental truck
- check in at AirBnb (booked)
- unpack, clean-up and return barrels to outfitter
- pub dinner!

Sunday Aug 7th, Whitehorse,

- fly out,
- return truck (1 pm)
- individual vacations start (check out of AirBnB)

Required Items to Bring: 

personal and share of group camp gear.
Canoes and boat safety equipment are rented.

How to Get There
Event Directions: 

personal discretion.

Other
Cancellation Policy: 
Find a replacement agreeable to the group or pay your share.
Event Coordinator/s Contact Information
Contact (Name): 
Isadora van Riemsdijk
Phone: 
email only

BigHead River - Meaford ON - FULL

Spring Run on the BigHead River located in Meaford Ontario
 
From Side Road 13  to Joe Park, depending water levels min. 11m3
 
Open to river runners and whitewater paddlers with experience in moving water.
 
Paddlers should have experience in spotting sweepers and Strainers and avoid it.
 
All paddlers should follow WCA & Gov. Covid protocols.
 
 
The Basics
Event Location: 
Meaford
Date(s) & Time: 
Sunday, March 27, 2022 (All day)
Event Duration: 
Full Day
Difficulty Rating: 
Intermediate
Participant Info
Minimum Group Size: 
8 People
Itinerary
Itinerary description: 

Meet 10 AM at Joe Park

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Beautiful+Joe+Park/@44.6035876,-80.5962339,293m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m13!1m7!3m6!1s0x0:0xe5cf60dce065b4f8!2zNDTCsDM2JzEzLjQiTiA4MMKwMzUnNDYuMyJX!3b1!8m2!3d44.6037167!4d-80.5961833!3m4!1s0x882a082e28cc1363:0xb471720240139911!8m2!3d44.6031849!4d-80.596139

Drive to Put In:

https://www.google.com/maps/place/44%C2%B034'33.1%22N+80%C2%B038'55.5%22W/@44.575859,-80.6509277,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x0:0xf55bc64679795e3f!2zNDTCsDM0JzMzLjEiTiA4MMKwMzgnNTUuNSJX!3b1!8m2!3d44.5758667!4d-80.64875!3m5!1s0x0:0xa6677efb0a2a1734!7e2!8m2!3d44.5758591!4d-80.6487393

Take out:

https://www.google.com/maps/place/44%C2%B036'13.5%22N+80%C2%B035'46.8%22W/@44.603735,-80.5985267,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m23!1m16!4m15!1m6!1m2!1s0x882a082b8deae957:0x697663214e7aa935!2sMeaford,+ON!2m2!1d-80.5936871!2d44.6059438!1m6!1m2!1s0x882a07cb3f9a728f:0x223f15e391d6640c!2sBeyond+Meetings+%26+Events,+Meaford,+ON+N4L+1W6!2m2!1d-80.6495686!2d44.575234!3e0!3m5!1s0x0:0x35fac2affc9d8177!7e2!8m2!3d44.6037353!4d-80.5963377

Required Items to Bring: 

-Personal clothing/layering
-Rain Gear
-Wetsuit or Drysuit
-Helmet
-Extra paddles
-Painters
-Throw bag
-Rescue Equipment

Recommended Items to Bring: 

Bring Food and water

How to Get There
Event Directions: 

10 AM at Joe Park 162 Edwin St, Meaford, ON N4L 1E3

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

Beaver River - Kimberley Ontario FULL - RESCHEDULE

Spring Run on the Beaver River located in Kimberley Ontario

From Access point #2  to Glen Clendenan Dam, depending water levels.

Open to river runners and whitewater paddlers with experience in moving water.

Paddlers should have experience in spotting sweepers and Strainers and avoid it.

All paddlers should follow WCA & Gov. Covid protocols.

 

The Basics
Event Location: 
Kimberley General Store
Date(s) & Time: 
Saturday, March 26, 2022 (All day)
Event Duration: 
4 hours
Difficulty Rating: 
Intermediate
Participant Info
Maximum Group Size: 
8 persons
Itinerary
Itinerary description: 

9AM Meeting Point, Kimberley General Store

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Kimberley+General+Store/@44.3839844,-80.5363182,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x68b819a1e301f305!8m2!3d44.3839844!4d-80.5363182

DROP IN

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Beaver+River+access+point+%231/@44.4058424,-80.5334702,138m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m12!1m6!3m5!1s0x0:0x68b819a1e301f305!2sKimberley+General+Store!8m2!3d44.3839844!4d-80.5363182!3m4!1s0x882a13dcaf96a60b:0xc80dbc311eef5059!8m2!3d44.4057903!4d-80.5333592

TAKE OUT

https://www.google.com/maps/place/44%C2%B032'27.8%22N+80%C2%B028'11.4%22W/@44.541053,-80.4720127,587m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m6!3m5!1s0x0:0xa4e7f763836979f3!7e2!8m2!3d44.541053!4d-80.4698237

Required Items to Bring: 

-Personal clothing/layering
-Rain Gear
-Wetsuit or Drysuite
-Helmet
-Extra paddles
-Painters
-Throw bag
-Rescue Equipment

Recommended Items to Bring: 

Royalex canoes

How to Get There
Event Directions: 

Meet 10AM at Kimberley General Store, adress: 235304 Grey County Rd 13, Kimberley, ON N0C 1G0

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

Lower Mad Wine and Cheese Float

yes you read this right..back by popular demand!

Over the May long weekend we will paddle from Saturday lunch until Monday noon, putting in at Aumond Rapids and taking out at Griffiths
As in the past,2 dinners and breakfasts will be supplied..you bring your lunch and a treat, appie or desert or more to share...this is above all a social outing. We all share in the costs and preparations
This will have big cold water so appropriate clothing and Intermediate WW skills required.

The Basics
Event Location: 
Lower madawaska
Date(s) & Time: 
Saturday, May 21, 2022 (All day)
Registration Cut Off: 
when full
Event Duration: 
2.5 days
Difficulty Rating: 
Intermediate
Participant Info
Who's Invited: 
Inter skills and good humour
Maximum Group Size: 
6 boats
Itinerary
Itinerary description: 

details to follow

Required Items to Bring: 

details to follow

Recommended Items to Bring: 

details to follow

How to Get There
Event Directions: 

see above

Carpool Info: 

unknown

Other
Cancellation Policy: 
n/a
Event Coordinator/s Contact Information
Contact (Name): 
Larry Durst
Phone: 
647-502-1152
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