Whitewater

Coulonge River - Quebec (FULL)

With a length of 125 km, this spectacular whitewater canoe route is filled with breathtaking views, wildlife and classic class 2 and 3 rapids with portage options. The Coulonge is a remote river located in Western Quebec and flows into the Ottawa River.The river is relatively small and the terrain alternates between Canadian Shield rock and sand. The navigatable rapids are long and the portages are short. (The Ottawa Valley Tourist Association) We will be paddling during 5 days following the current trough swifts and rapids and amazing sand beaches where we will be camping every night

The Basics
Event Location: 
Waltham, Quebec
Date(s) & Time: 
Sunday, October 13, 2019 (All day)
Registration Cut Off: 
August 15
Event Duration: 
1 day driving / 5 days River / 1 day driving
Difficulty Rating: 
Intermediate
Participant Info
Who's Invited: 
Anyone with River tripping experience
Maximum Group Size: 
8 People / 4 boats
Minimum Group Size: 
3 boats / 6 people
Itinerary
Itinerary description: 

We will be leaving on Sunday October 13th in the morning and driving all day to Walthan Quebec where we will stay at the Black River Inn.
October 14th Monday we will have a 3 hours shuttle where we will be dropped off and from there we will paddle south during 5 Days and 1/2 day (14 Thanks Giving,15,16,17,18,19) we will be paddling around 25km per day.
We are leaving the river October 19 Saturday and driving south ontario.

Required Items to Bring: 

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

Recommended Items to Bring: 

-Because it is a river tripping boots or runners are the best to wear during the day
-3 season tent,
-3 season sleeping bag

How to Get There
Event Directions: 

Black Inn River
Chemin de la Rivière Noire, Waltham, Quebec J0X 3H0

Carpool Info: 

I will provide more details

Other
Cancellation Policy: 
No refund in case of cancellation
Event Coordinator/s Contact Information
Contact (Name): 
SANDRO WEINER
Phone: 
6474073410

Paddle at Gibson / McCrae Loop

This is a 50km loop and we are going to finish in two days with one-night camping by the river. It's a combination of small / big lake water and river travels. There are five rapids on Gibson River and each of them you can choose whether to run or portage through. There are 9 portages on the route. This is a crown land, so the cost is free (you need to bring your own food of course). We will start at the McCrae parking lot, paddle under Hwy 400, up the McDonald River to 6 Mile Lake, then to Gibson Lake. Paddle through the lake to the Gibson River and follow the river to Georgian Bay, and paddle back to our cars along the east shore of Bone Island and into McCrae Lake. To get to the McCrae parking lot, drive up Hwy 400 past Barry, keep on the 400 past Port Severn, look for Exit 168 to Crocked Bay. Take that off ramp and go "under" the 400, turn right onto the south bound on-ramp, look for the "left" down to the parking lot. There is no boat rental at the put in. So you need to bring a boat or find a paddle partner before coming. Please keep in mind the water will be cold. Please wear a wetsuit or drysuit.

The Basics
Event Location: 
McCrae Parking Lot
Date(s) & Time: 
Saturday, May 11, 2019 - 10:00
Registration Cut Off: 
When the group is full
Event Duration: 
2 days
Difficulty Rating: 
Intermediate
Participant Info
Who's Invited: 
Everyone
Maximum Group Size: 
6 boats
Minimum Group Size: 
1 boat
Itinerary
Itinerary description: 

See trip description

Required Items to Bring: 

Regular backcountry gears. A canoe, wet suit or dry suit.

How to Get There
Event Directions: 

See trip description

Carpool Info: 

TBA

Event Coordinator/s Contact Information
Contact (Name): 
Steven Mou
Phone: 
n/a

Summer Weekend at Palmer Rapids, Lower Madawaska River

 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, June 28, 2019 - 17:00
Event Duration: 
3 days
Difficulty Rating: 
Novice
Participant Info
Maximum Group Size: 
30
Itinerary
Itinerary description: 

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: 
416-321-3005
Email: 

Black River at Washago-Re-scheduled

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 a number of 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.

you will need a wetsuit or drysuit. 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, May 4, 2019 - 11:00
Event Duration: 
1 day
Difficulty Rating: 
Novice
Itinerary
Itinerary description: 

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.

How to Get There
Event Directions: 

Those coming from the eastern GAT 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 west 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.

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: 
416-321-3005
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 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 6, 2019 - 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.

Lunch can stay in car. Just bring 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.

Event Coordinator/s Contact Information
Contact (Name): 
Bill Ness
Phone: 
416-321-3005
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. It's not much fun paddling in cold rain.

The Basics
Event Location: 
Lower Credit River, Streetsville to Port Credit
Date(s) & Time: 
Saturday, March 30, 2019 - 09:00
Event Duration: 
1 day
Difficulty Rating: 
Intermediate
Participant Info
Maximum Group Size: 
8 boats
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: 

Whitewater canoe or kayak. Wetsuit or drysuit. Airbags for canoe. Lunch-thermos recommended as weather can be cool.

How to Get There
Event Directions: 

See Itinerary.

Event Coordinator/s Contact Information
Contact (Name): 
Bill Ness
Phone: 
416-321-3005
Email: 

BONAVENTURE RIVER - GASPE PENINSULE QUEBEC (FULL)

With a length of 125 km, this spectacular river is filled with breathtaking views, wildlife and classic class 2 and 3 rapids with NO portages. The Bonaventure River is a river located in Gaspesie National Park Quebec and flows into the Baie the Chaleurs.The river is relatively small and low the terrain alternates between Mountains and Valleys. We will be paddling during 5 days following the current trough swifts and rapids, salmon pools and beaches where will be camping every night.

The Basics
Event Location: 
Bonaventure, Québec
Date(s) & Time: 
Monday, June 17, 2019 (All day)
Registration Cut Off: 
April
Event Duration: 
2 days driving / 5 days River / 2 days driving
Difficulty Rating: 
Intermediate
Participant Info
Who's Invited: 
Anyone with River tripping experience
Maximum Group Size: 
8 People / 4 boats
Minimum Group Size: 
3 boats / 6 people
Itinerary
Itinerary description: 

We will be leaving on June 15 in the morning and driving 2 days to Bonaventure Quebec where we will stay at the Cimes Aventure sunday night June 16.
June 17 we will have a 2 hours shuttle to Bonaventure Lake where we will be dropped off and from there we will paddle south during 5 days in direction back to Cime Aventure where our cars are parked
In total, this is a 129 Km trip and we will be paddling around 25km per day.

june 22 and 23 drive to south ontario.

Required Items to Bring: 

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

Recommended Items to Bring: 

-Because it is a river tripping boots or runners are the best to wear during the day
-3 season tent,
-3 season sleeping bag

How to Get There
Event Directions: 

Cimes Aventure
200 Chemin Athanase Arsenault
Bonaventure, QC G0C 1E0

Carpool Info: 

I will provide more details

Other
Cancellation Policy: 
No refund in case of cancellation
Event Coordinator/s Contact Information
Contact (Name): 
SANDRO WEINER
Phone: 
6474073410

Missinaibi River from Barclay Bay to Mattice

The Michipicoten/Missinaibi/Moose River corridor is the shortest route between Lake Superior and Hudson Bay. It has been occupied by Natives since 1500-1000 BC, and was used by the Hudson Bay and Northwest Companies as a communication and transport route. Today it is a protected Canadian Heritage River and the Missinaibi River is a Provincial Park.

Upper Missinaibi River, from Barclay Bay to Mattice, is about 210km in distance with 37 rapids / falls that can either be run or portaged. It takes 10 - 12 days to complete. Including the first day driving to Barclay Bay campground in Missinaibi PP and the last day coming back from Mattice, the trip will take about 2 weeks in total.

We will leave at around 7:00am on Saturday, Aug. 10th. It will take about 11 hours drive from Toronto to Barclay Bay where we will camp for the first night and launch the next day. We will use the shuttle service from an outfitter who will drive our cars to Mattice so that we can get our cars after the trip. We will stay at Mattice for one night and drive back home the next day.

Cost:
Park Permits $9.00 a day per person (subject to change)
Gas up and back
Last day lodging at Mattice
Shuttle: $250 - $400 per person depending on number of cars being shuttled and size of the group
A deposit will be required and the amount is subject to the final plan.

Please contact me directly if you are interested in the trip.

The Basics
Event Location: 
Missinaibi River from Barclay Bay to Mattice
Date(s) & Time: 
Saturday, August 10, 2019 - 07:00
Registration Cut Off: 
When the group is full
Event Duration: 
14 Days
Difficulty Rating: 
Intermediate
Participant Info
Who's Invited: 
Anyone who can do the trip
Maximum Group Size: 
4 boats / 8 people
Minimum Group Size: 
2 boats / 4 people
Event Coordinator/s Contact Information
Contact (Name): 
Steven Mou
Phone: 
4166056136

Noire River - Quebec > Looking for one more person

Fall, one the best seasons to paddle in Canada where everything changes: the colors the water and the temperature.

With a length of 238 km, this spectacular whitewater canoe route is filled with breathtaking views, wildlife and classic class 2 and 3 rapids with portage options. The Noire is a remote river located in Western Quebec and flows into the Ottawa River.The river is relatively small and the terrain alternates between Canadian Shield rock and sand. The navigatable rapids are long and the portages are short. (The Ottawa Valley Tourist Association)

We will be paddling during 5 days following the current trough swifts and rapids and amazing sand beaches where we will be camping every night.

The Basics
Event Location: 
Waltham, Quebec
Date(s) & Time: 
Friday, October 5, 2018 - 09:00
Registration Cut Off: 
September 15
Event Duration: 
1 day driving / 5 days paddling
Difficulty Rating: 
Intermediate
Participant Info
Who's Invited: 
Anyone with River tripping experience
Maximum Group Size: 
8 people / 4 boats
Minimum Group Size: 
8 people / 4 boats
Itinerary
Itinerary description: 

We will be leaving on Friday October 5th in the morning and driving all day to Walthan Quebec where we will stay at the Black River Inn.
October 6th we will have a 2 hours shuttle to Creek Forant Lake where we will be dropped off and from there we will paddle south during 5 days in direction back to the Black River Inn where our cars are parked
In total, this is a 109 Km trip and we will be paddling around 20km per day.

Required Items to Bring: 

In fall water temperature is colder than summer be prepared for rain and cold be advice to bring:
-Personal clothing/layering
-Rain Gear
-Wetsuit or Drysuite
-Helmet
-Extra paddles
-Painters
-Throw bag
-Rescue Equipment

Recommended Items to Bring: 

-Because it is a river tripping boots or runners are the best to wear during the day
-3 season tent,
-3 season sleeping bag

How to Get There
Event Directions: 

Black Inn River
Chemin de la Rivière Noire, Waltham, Quebec J0X 3H0

Carpool Info: 

I will provide more details

Other
Cancellation Policy: 
No refund in case of cancellation
Event Coordinator/s Contact Information
Contact (Name): 
SANDRO WEINER
Phone: 
6474073410

Spanish River - Forks to Elbow (Full)

Hi WCA menbers

I am planing a trip to Spanish River around 50 KM with some easy whitewater / portage as required,
this is a classic tripping canoeing river.

The Basics
Event Location: 
Spanish River - Cartier Ontario
Date(s) & Time: 
Friday, June 29, 2018 (All day)
Registration Cut Off: 
1 June
Event Duration: 
4 days
Difficulty Rating: 
Intermediate
Participant Info
Who's Invited: 
WCA Members and guests
Maximum Group Size: 
5 boats
Itinerary
Itinerary description: 

-June 29 Leaving Toronto morning /sleep in Cartier
-June 30 Catch the train to Forks and start paddling around 11.00am
-July 1 paddling
-July 2 arrive at Elbow take shuttle to cartier and drive to south

Required Items to Bring: 

Canoe and safety equipment - It is possible to rent boats, let me know.

Recommended Items to Bring: 

I will try to organize shared meals

How to Get There
Event Directions: 

Drive to Sudbury

Carpool Info: 

is possible some car pool with shared driving

Event Coordinator/s Contact Information
Contact (Name): 
Sandro Weiner
Phone: 
647 407 3410
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