Minesing Swamp

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Outing Type → 
Flatwater

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.

The Basics
Event Location

Minesing and Edenvale, Ontario

Date(s) & Time
Event Duration
All day - paddle will be over sometime mid to late afternoon
Difficulty Rating
Beginner
Registration Cut Off
April 22/2012
Participant Info
Who's Invited
Novice to Experienced paddler
Maximum Group Size
8 boats
Minimum Group Size
6 boats
Itinerary
Itinerary description

We will meet at the put-in (Willow Creek Parking Lot, along George Johnston Road) for 9am and shuttle to the take-out which is nearby. We will stop at a local diner to refuel and warm-up after the event.
There is an out house at this location to use before we depart.

Required Items to Bring

Bag lunch. It is a long paddle and you will need nourishment along the way. We will stop at some point to have lunch.
Dry change of clothes.
Water shoes, there is some wading.
Awareness that through the main section, there will be nowhere to land. Thus, nowhere to find a bathroom either! Please watch your coffee intake.

Recommended Items to Bring

Rain gear just in case; it could be warm and sunny, it could be cold and raining.

How to Get There
Event Directions

From Hwy. #400, exit at #96 to Dunlop Street West toward Angus.
Turn Right at George Johnston Road / Regional Road 28 toward Minesing.
After approx. 8km, there is a small parking lot on the left side next to the creek.

The take out is at the Edenvale Conservation Area. Continue on George Johnston Road and turn Left at Hwy. #26 West.
At Edenvale, there is a small parking lot on the Right side.

Other
Notes

It is best to contact me by email.

Cancellation Policy
Please let me know before the event if you are not able to make it.

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