Trent-Severn Canal: Buckhorn to Lakefield

Submitted by MillerIori on
Outing Type → 
Flatwater

An easy paddle of a section of the Trent-Severn Canal, to give people a taste of this 'clamping' paddle-holiday adventure. If you haven't done any serious tripping/back country camping this is a wonderful opportunity to have a taste of it with some people who have quite a bit of experience. The camping on this trip is easy and comfortable ... and A LOT CHEAPER THAN GOING TO A PROVINCIAL PARK!????

The Basics
Event Location

Buckhorn to Lakefield

Date(s) & Time
Event Duration
2 nights, 2 days
Difficulty Rating
Novice
Registration Cut Off
Sept 7, 2022
Participant Info
Who's Invited
WCA members and friends
Maximum Group Size
4 boats
Minimum Group Size
One (me!)
Itinerary
Itinerary description

I was planning a few days solo paddling on the canal and a friend suggested I open it as an opportunity for others to get a taste.
Presently I am planning to make it three days. I will begin Friday (Sept 9) from Bobcaygeon to Buckhorn (28km) and camp there. Saturday (Sept 10) I will paddle from Buckhorn to Lovesick Lake Lock (10 km) and camp there. Sunday (Sept 11) I will paddle from Lovesick Lake Lock to Lakefield (22 km).
Anyone wishing to join can either start with me at Bobcaygeon for the friday paddle, or just meet me at Buckhorn on the friday night and only paddle the saturday and sunday part of my trip.

Required Items to Bring

All your own normal tripping gear: tent, sleeping bag and pad, rain gear!!!!, canoes, paddles, PFDs, sunscreen, sunhat!!, etc.

Recommended Items to Bring

Camera, some cash, a sunny disposition.

How to Get There
Event Directions

Meet either at the Bobcaygeon lock or the Buckhorn lock according to when you want to join me.

Carpool Info

We will work this out once I know who is coming. I live in Lakefield ... just a 5 minute walk from the takeout so we will coordinate the carpool according to how many people come.

Other
Notes

The reason I'm offering this event is to give people a taste of paddling one of the wonderful Ontario Canals. During Covid I paddled the entire Trent-Severn Canal, and also the Rideau Canal. It is very scenic and actually a bit like 'clamping'. We pay 5$/night/person for the right to camp at the locks, and that gives a nice flat and comfortable mown lawn to set up tents on ... and a bathroom to use! (they give us a key or tell us where the key is hid!)
Once I know who is coming we can decide if we want to share cooking or just go 'solo' and cook for ourselves.
If you wish to come and need

Cancellation Policy
None. Just let me know asap!

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