SAVE THE DATE: 2025 WCA Fall Gathering

Submitted by ConnellTom on Fri, 01/17/2025 - 10:04

Whitewater

Please join us for the 2025 WCA Fall Gathering! When: October 3rd to 5th, 2025, Friday evening to Sunday afternoon. Where: Paddler Co-op at Palmer Rapids https://maps.app.goo.gl/ENEs8SQY76WHiGqw5/ Bring your own food, drink, camping gear. Gary 905-922-1434, Chris M.519-878-9358, Thomas C. 416-209-3271 (one of us can help you) Paddler Co-op rentals call Ryan at 613-758-2772. Camping just show up and pay in the office. Preliminary Itinerary: Friday evening: -- campsite setup -- group campfire Saturday: -- instructional session -- flatwater outing -- whitewater outing -- dinner out at local establishment -- evening trip presentation session in Boat House (contact organizers if you want like to make presentation) Sunday morning: -- excursion or hike to be determined General Info: Bring your own food, drink, camping gear. Participants should reserve a campsite through Paddler Co-op website (see below). See Paddle Co-op website for camping/rental costs and other details. Note There is a once a year Co-op camping membership fee. Sorry no discount on this. $16. Note there is a food store in Palmer Rapids (5 km away) and Combermere (7 km away) and local restaurants.

The Basics

Event Location:

Paddler Co-op at 6535 Palmer Rd, Palmer Rapids, ON K0J 2E0

Date(s) & Time:

Friday, October 3, 2025 (All day)

Registration Cut Off:

October 1st

Event Duration:

Friday to Sunday

Difficulty Rating:

Beginner

Participant Info

Who's Invited:

WCA members and families

Maximum Group Size:

50+

Minimum Group Size:

N/A

Itinerary

Itinerary description:

Friday evening:
-- campsite setup
-- group campfire

Saturday:
-- instructional session
-- flatwater outing
-- whitewater outing
-- dinner out at local establishment
-- evening trip presentation session in Boat House (contact organizers if you want like to make presentation)

Sunday morning:
-- excursion or hike to be determined

Required Items to Bring:

Bring your own camping gear, food, drinks, etc.

Bring paddling gear and safety equipment appropriate for intended activities; gear rental is available through Paddler Co-op.

How to Get There

Event Directions:

See Paddler Co-op Website for directions and rental/booking information:

https://paddlerco-op.ca/

Event Coordinator/s Contact Information

Contact (Name):

Tom Connell

Phone: