Minesing Wetlands Adventure: Willow Creek Launch to Edenvale

Submitted by ConnellTom on
Updated on Fri, 02/27/2026 - 10:48
Outing Type → 
Flatwater

This one-day 18km trip will take us down the Willow Creek into the heart of the Minesing Wetlands (designated internationally significant), through an often flooded silver maple forest, and onto the Nottawasaga River, ending up at Edenvale Conservation Area. Scenery is highly dependent on water levels, which can vary greatly depending on the time of travel and spring runoff. You may need to get out and pull your boat at some places in the heart of the wetland.

 

The outing will take place on Saturday May 2nd and time on the water will be approximately 10am to mid-afternoon, with a break for lunch.

The Basics
Event Location

George Johnston Rd, Minesing, ON L0L 1Y0, Canada 44.422132, -79.823497

Date(s) & Time
Event Duration
One Day
Difficulty Rating
Beginner
Registration Cut Off
Friday, May 1st, 2026
Participant Info
Who's Invited
WCA members, etc.
Maximum Group Size
8 boats
Minimum Group Size
1 boat
Itinerary
Itinerary description

Gather at Willow Creek Boat launch by 9am, and unload boats and gear. By 9:30am, shuttle cars to Edenvale Conservation area. Parking fees at the boat launch and Edenvale can be paid using a mobile phone app (HotSpot). Aiming to be on the water by 10am.

 

 

Required Items to Bring

Required Items to Bring
-- Standard safety gear for your canoe
-- Appropriate footwear for getting out in shallow spots or pulling over logs
-- Lunch / drinks / snacks for trip
-- Seasonally appropriate clothing, to deal with wind/rain/cold/wet
-- Be prepared to improvise for bathroom needs; firm ground is sporadic
 

Recommended Items to Bring

Recommended Items to Bring

-- Sunscreen / bug spray

-- GPS / compass

-- binoculars

How to Get There
Event Directions

2302 George Johnston Rd (Simcoe County Road 28), about 2km south of community of Minesing, ON L0L 1Y0, Canada

44.422132, -79.823497

 

 

Carpool Info

Carpool Info

Car shuttle will take vehicles to Edenvale Conservation Area on Highway 26 (44.453896, -79.902065).

Other
Notes

Outing risks include unpredictable conditions and exposure in middle of marsh, cold water, challenging navigation, no short-cuts out, potential for strainers on Nottawasaga River (but slow current due to limited change of elevation).

Cancellation Policy
Event will occur rain or shine; reassess day before if weather forecast is awful

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