Minesing Swamp

Submitted by FarleyMary-Bern... on Fri, 02/26/2016 - 11:09

Flatwater

Day long flat water trip. BRING RAIN GEAR! Be there by 9:30 - 9:45 am to start the car shuffle.

Please bring all your own equipment - and rain gear as they are calling for showers off and on but it still should be a nice day. Bring your lunch/snacks and water as there will be no where to get anything along the paddle! and it could be a long paddle - 3 to 5 hours depending on water levels and downed trees etc.
See you all at 9:30 am. Please call me if you are not going to make it - 647-983-0418
There is a possibility of camping at the output - only allowed if you arrive there by boat.

The Basics

Event Location:

Minesing and Edenvale, Ontario

Date(s) & Time:

Saturday, May 7, 2016 - 09:30

Registration Cut Off:

Trip is FULL - Those who phoned already please sign up on WEBSITE

Event Duration:

3 to 5 hours

Difficulty Rating:

Beginner

Participant Info

Who's Invited:

Everyone (Canoes and Kayaks)

Maximum Group Size:

20 Boats

Minimum Group Size:

6 boats

Itinerary

Itinerary description:

The Minesing Swamp, centrally located between Barrie and Wasaga Beach, has been identified as the largest and best example of fen bog in southern Ontario. The confluence of the Nottawasaga River with three tributaries provide for an interconnected network of swamps, fens, bogs and marshes. The swamp is an important staging area for thousands of migratory waterfowl, and contains a large heron rookery.
We will enter from Willow Creek, cross the central flood area before joining the Nottawasaga, and follow the river down to Edenvale. A pleasant day’s paddle for canoeists of all skill levels.
Kayaks are also welcome.

Required Items to Bring:

Bag lunch.
Dry change of clothes.
Water shoes, there is some wading. High cut rubber boots might be good (it can be very mucky). Something to sit on if we do find a place to get out for lunch.
Awareness that through the main section, there will be nowhere to land. Thus, nowhere to find a bathroom either! Please watch your coffee/tea intake.