Pigeon River to Lakefield

Submitted by MillerIori on
Updated on Mon, 05/11/2026 - 14:21
Outing Type → 
Flatwater

Flatwater trip - paddling up the Pigeon River to join the Trent Severn Canal, and eventually making our way to Lakefield.  Camping 2 nights at the locks, and 1 night at Emily Provincial Park. Interested parties can join us just for the weekend, or more.  We can workout group cooking if necessary, or people can be soloists if they wish.  

I probably will eat dinner out in Bobcaygeon Sunday night, at a pub, etc.  (its a glamping trip after all!)

The Basics
Event Location

Intersection of the Pigeon River and St. Mary's Rd. (10 km up from Omemee, Ontario), and then paddle to Lakefield.

Date(s) & Time
Event Duration
2 to 4 days as desired
Difficulty Rating
Intermediate
Registration Cut Off
June 7
Participant Info
Who's Invited
All WCA members and friends (they will need WCA waivers)
Maximum Group Size
12 people
Minimum Group Size
2
Itinerary
Itinerary description

May 13 - Day one - will involve a shuttle of cars from the Put In on Pigeon River, to move the cars to my home in Lakefield.Camping that night at Emily Provincial Park.  

May 14 - Day 2 - we paddle north to Bobcaygeon on Pigeon Lake and camp at the lock there.  

May 15 - Day 3 - we paddle east into Little Bald Lake, and further east into Catalina Bay Resort.  From there we do a 0.8 km portage across hwy 36 and jump onto the Mississagua River.  We then paddle down this river into Lower Buckhorn Lake.  Finally we camp either at Wolf Island Provincial Park (free) or at Lovesick Lake Lock (#30).  

May 16- Day 4 - we paddle east and south through the canal to finish in Lakefield.

** Note - You can join me for all or a part of my trip.  I am doing the whole thing and would welcome anyone else. Just note, I am only organizing a shuttle from the beginning to the end.  If you wish to do less of the trip you'll have to organize your own details.

Required Items to Bring

Canoes or Kayaks, bailer, PFDs, extra paddle per boat, camping gear, Warm clothing and rain gear.  Note at this time of year the water may still be cold.  This is the Kawarthas, and there may be some bugs out, but as we are on the canal it should be breezy. 

Recommended Items to Bring

TBD - bug spray? - bug jacket

How to Get There
Event Directions

Put in: 44.2424977, -78.6511794)

Take Out ... my home in Lakefield (exact details to participants)

Carpool Info

TBD

Other
Notes

TBD

Cancellation Policy
I will need a commitment to the campsites in Emily PP - no refunds last minute.

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