Flatwater

Friday Thames

Submitted by prayfornathan on
Outing Type → 
Flatwater

Paddling from below the Pittock Lake dam to beechville, Domtar Road. Trip is dependent on water levels, hoping we get enough rain. Otherwise I am open to paddle something else in the area, the grand perhaps. Not sure condition of river, may be some sweepers, strainers and some swifts.

The Basics
Event Location

43°08'39.8"N 80°46'01.3"W

Date(s) & Time
Event Duration
4 hours give or take an hour
Difficulty Rating
Intermediate
Participant Info
Who's Invited
Anyone with an adventurous spirit
Maximum Group Size
6
Minimum Group Size
1
Itinerary
Itinerary description

Meet at nine, unpack and shuttle cars. Get paddling, stop for lunch, continue paddle, and then pack up.

Required Items to Bring

Canoe, saw, lifejacket, paddle, rain gear or dry suit.

Recommended Items to Bring

Lunch

How to Get There
Event Directions

43°08'39.8"N 80°46'01.3"W Parking lot on side of road for trail.

Carpool Info

Take out is here: Going to park at the museum. 43.07761509017613, -80.84218935950184

Other
Notes

Looking for a flow rate of 6 cubic meters or more. Below 15 cubic meters.

Cancellation Policy
Please let me know if you cannot make it, so that we do not wait around for you.

Humber River - 1-2 hours

Submitted by Janice Bolen on
Outing Type → 
Flatwater

The weather looks nice on Sunday! This will be a short and very leisurely trip up the Humber River toward the marshes and Old Mill.

The Basics
Event Location

South Kingsway Boat Launch

Date(s) & Time
Event Duration
2 hours
Difficulty Rating
Beginner
Registration Cut Off
April 13.
Participant Info
Who's Invited
Anyone
Maximum Group Size
None
Minimum Group Size
2
Itinerary
Itinerary description

Put in at 1. Take-out by 3

Required Items to Bring

Boat etc

Recommended Items to Bring

Wetsuit or drysuit

How to Get There
Event Directions

Put in and take out is the South Kingsway Boat Launch
https://www.google.ca/maps/place/South+Kingsway+Boat+Launch/@43.636718,…

Carpool Info

n/a

Other
Cancellation Policy
N/a

Flatwater Test

Submitted by canoehead on
Outing Type → 
Flatwater

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The Basics
Event Location

Lake

Date(s) & Time
Event Duration
1 day
Difficulty Rating
Novice
Registration Cut Off
yes
Participant Info
Who's Invited
Everyone
Maximum Group Size
3
Minimum Group Size
1
Itinerary
Itinerary description

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Required Items to Bring

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Recommended Items to Bring

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How to Get There
Event Directions

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Carpool Info

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Other
Notes

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Cancellation Policy
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Great Slave Lake and Thai Nene National Park Reserve

Submitted by KinclovaIva on
Outing Type → 
Flatwater

The focus of the trip is the enjoyment of the land, not covering great distances. This is a self-organized and co-led trip. Each participant is expected to contribute to the organization and the leadership of the trip. You must be able to carry all your packs and you must be able to portage a canoe (unless you are paddling just Great Slave Lake). The exact route will be created based on the skills and interests of participants. You can join for one or more parts of the trip. I am 58 years old and welcome travelling with people of various ages.

The Basics
Event Location

Great Slave Lake and Thai Nene National Park Reserve

Date(s) & Time
Event Duration
2-6weeks
Difficulty Rating
Beginner
Registration Cut Off
March 31, 2025
Participant Info
Who's Invited
flat-water and white-water paddlers who have done several 1 to 2 week long trips
Maximum Group Size
3 boats
Minimum Group Size
1 boat
Itinerary
Itinerary description

Distances and dates are approximate:
Yellowknife- Great Slave Lk – LutselK’e.
250km_2weeks_second half of June; lake paddling, fishing
LutselK’e- Artillery Lk – Trout Creek-Sandy Lk-lakes that are the source of the Thelon R-Sled Lk-Eileen Lk- Sandrift R-lake hop to LutselK’e.
750km_6weeks_July to mid August; mostly lake paddling and portaging, hiking and camping on eskers, fishing;
LutselK’e- Great Slave Lk – Yellowknife
250km_2weeks_second half of August; lake paddling, fishing

Trent Severn Canal - Part II. (Lakefield to Bay of Quinte) Is now Full

Submitted by MillerIori on
Outing Type → 
Flatwater

I will be paddling this trip regardless. I did it before, solo, during the last part of Covid. I paddled last June from Georgian Bay to Lakefield and many in that group asked that I organize a paddle to 'finish' the Trent-Severn Canal this summer. We will paddle Saturday to Friday (May 24 - 30), staying mostly at the Locks along the way. This is a glamping trip; we will camp on the lawns of the Trent-Severn Canal system, and will use their washrooms each night. People interested in traveling with me can join me in group meals, or organize their own. There is a good chance we will take the opportunity to have one or two meals 'out on the town', depending on which locks we stay at (TBA). I will organize a car shuttle from beginning to end, but if you wish to join me for just a portion of the trip you must organize your own.. You cannot just sign up for this trip . You have to go through the organizer first.

The Basics
Event Location

Lakefield, Ontario

Date(s) & Time
Event Duration
7 days
Difficulty Rating
Beginner
Registration Cut Off
Apr 17
Participant Info
Who's Invited
WCA members and their friends
Maximum Group Size
14 people
Minimum Group Size
2
Itinerary
Itinerary description

Generally 20 to 30 km/day. We are at the mercy of where camping is available -- generally at the Locks of the canal. We will depart usually by 9 am, and arrive at our destination by 5 pm.

Required Items to Bring

Your own canoes (I may be able to match people up??), your own camping gear (decent rain gear and tents mandatory), and the food you will need to eat along the way.

Recommended Items to Bring

Leave your ghetto blasters at home! Our camping approach will be 'gentle' on the mind ... musical instruments, though, will be fine. Bring anything you'll need for your personal comfort. I may have more ideas on this later.

How to Get There
Event Directions

Leaving by 11 am on the first day of our trip. Any shuttling of vehicles will be done the day before (camping the night before in my backyard, or at the Lock in Lakefield, may ameliorate some of the organization of the trip). Shuttle details will be worked out as we approach the first day of the trip.

Carpool Info

TBA

Other
Notes

I already have 8 people for this trip (people from last year's trip). I am opening our trip up for 2 more canoes (I would prefer, and give preference to, tandem canoeists). Obviously, tripping for this length of time requires that everyone have a similar view of what makes a trip successful. So there is no automatic signing up for this trip. If you are interested contact me ... and we will have a conversation.

Cancellation Policy
N/A

Friday the Thirteenth Canoe Museum Visit

Submitted by Mayberry on
Outing Type → 
Flatwater

As a lead up to the Fall retreat at Paddler Co-op I am takiing the extra day to visit the new Canadian Canoe Museum located in Peterborough.  

Please feel welcome to join me,  I will most likely start with a 10am paddle to stretch from the drive there and then take a tour of the museum.

I have yet to make contact with anyone there to iron out any details so if anyone has a contact or suggestions please feel free to contact me.

Looking forward to having this in my calendar, maybe see you there!

The Basics
Event Location

2077 Ashburnham Dr, Peterborough, ON K9L 1P8

Date(s) & Time
Event Duration
4 hours
Difficulty Rating
Beginner
Registration Cut Off
None
Participant Info
Who's Invited
Anyone
Maximum Group Size
None
Minimum Group Size
None
Itinerary
Itinerary description

Meet at 10. Enjoy a group paddle or head on in to visit the museum.

Required Items to Bring

Dress for the weather if you are paddling, bring a pfd if you are on the water

Recommended Items to Bring

a lunch and a curiosity about canoes

How to Get There
Event Directions

https://canoemuseum.ca/

Montreal canoe Ramsay/Bisco Lakes

Submitted by CroftsMark on
Outing Type → 
Flatwater

This trip is full

The Basics
Event Location

Ramsay and Bisco Lakes (northwest of Sudbury)

Date(s) & Time
Event Duration
July 27 to Aug 6 inclusive
Difficulty Rating
Intermediate
Registration Cut Off
06/1/2024
Participant Info
Who's Invited
Camping and flatwater paddling experience are prerequisites
Maximum Group Size
10 paddlers per canoe
Minimum Group Size
10 paddlers per canoe
Itinerary
Itinerary description

We will establish a base camp and paddle the big canoe daily from the base camp. These are huge lakes so there is lots to explore.

Required Items to Bring

PFD, tent, personal gear

How to Get There
Event Directions

To be announced, but launching either at Biscotasing or off the West Branch Road north of Webbwood (west of Sudbury)

Carpool Info

Some participants are coming from the Collingwood area and some from Sault Ste Marie

Other
Notes

Most of the folks currently registered for this event have lots of big canoe experience. At least two are ORCKA big canoe Level 1 trainers. At least one participant has Wilderness First Aid certification.

Franklin, Mink, McCoy - FULL

Submitted by juliel on
Outing Type → 
Flatwater

I am looking to gather a group of experienced flatwater canoeists (kayakers welcome) to explore that part of Georgian Bay, 4 days, inclusive. No more than 6 people. Looking to enjoy the spectacular beauty of that part of the Canadian Shield. The idea behind this trip is to explore and take in the incredible beauty of the region not to cover long distances quickly. NOTE: As moving between these islands requires being out in deep, open water both people paddling tandem in a canoe need to be strong, experienced flatwater canoeists and both have to be very comfortable paddling in open water far from the shore.

The Basics
Event Location

Georgian Bay

Date(s) & Time
Event Duration
4 days from put-in to take-out: Sat Aug 3rd through Tues Aug 6th
Difficulty Rating
Intermediate
Registration Cut Off
07/15/2024
Participant Info
Who's Invited
People with flatwater experience who are adept at and comfortable in open water. YOU MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE PADDLING DISTANCES OF AT VERY LEAST 10KM IN A DAY.
Maximum Group Size
3 - 4 boats
Minimum Group Size
2
Itinerary
Itinerary description

The route is flexible and will depend on people's interests, and on weather. We depart from Dillon Cove Marina (1 Parker Lane, Nobel On. P0G 1G0 - https://www.dilloncove.com/) the morning of Aug 3, explore the vicinity of the Franklin, McCoy, and Mink Islands and return to Dillon Cove Marina on Aug 6. While out paddling we will choose campsites together based on their capacity and on weather conditions.

Dillon Cove Marina & Resort has tent sites available for those who arrive before the 3rd and/or wish to stay beyond the 6th. Participants to make their own camping arrangements for overnights at the Marina: Call Sue at 705-342-5431 or 705-938-0700.

Required Items to Bring

I will not be supplying any equipment. All your typical camping gear and your own food. People with similar dietary preferences may want to organize meals together.

How to Get There
Event Directions

Depends on where you are coming from.

Carpool Info

As with other details, carpooling would depend on who is coming and from where.

Other
Notes

As people have very varied dietary needs I'm not going to be supplying food. That way, people can eat whatever best suits their dietary needs.

Cancellation Policy
tbd

Minesing Wetlands Adventure: Willow Creek Launch to Edenvale

Submitted by ConnellTom on
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 very 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 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 3rd, 2024
Participant Info
Who's Invited
WCA members, etc.
Maximum Group Size
8 boats
Minimum Group Size
2 boats
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 can be paid using a mobile phone app (HotSpot). Aiming to be on the water by 10am.

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

-- Sunscreen / bug spray
-- GPS / compass

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

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

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

Trent-Severn Canal Trip - As of April 29, we need one to complete a tandem, and could also take another tandem.

Submitted by MillerIori on
Outing Type → 
Flatwater

We need one person to complete a tandem boat. A few have dropped out. We have space for another tandem canoe as well.

This trip is a 'followup of the trip I did last year (June 2023) on the Rideau Canal. The participants on that trip enjoyed it enough to ask me to organize another canal trip ... so I'm posting for June 2024 on the Trent-Severn Canal.
Presently it looks like this: Saturday June 1st - everyone gets their canoes and gear to Lock #45 Port Severn on Georgian Bay. We would do the shuttle that day (move most of the cars to the take out) and camp at this lock. We will begin paddling Sunday June 2nd, and paddle the canal for nine days. We will take out in Lakefield on June 10th. Camping throughout will be at the locks of the canal and cost 5.25/person/per night. Lake Simcoe can be a bit of an obstacle for canoeists (I have prior experience with this) and I am looking to arrange a shuttle of everything around the Lake (Atherley to the lock #41 at Gamebridge).
I have a home in Lakefield and, as such, it is a convenient place to end the approximately 200km trip. I will be able to park a bunch of cars in Lakefield over the course of this trip.
Much of the details of this trip will be worked out in the coming spring.
I will paddle the entirety of this trip. Anyone wants to join me for All, or parts, of this trip is welcome (if you only do a part you will have to work out your own shuttle). It IS a WCA trip so you must sign up and sign the waivers involved, regardless. As the trip leader I reserve the right to ensure that all aspects of the trip are safe, and that all the canoes and gear used is adequate to complete the trip safely.
Some will wish to organize their own food for the trip. Many of us will organize and share the meals together.
If you are someone who has been on one or two day trips but have never done a back country wilderness canoe adventure, then this is the trip for you to take a step in that direction. While it is 'glamping' in comparison, you will see how it is done as we will be self sufficient for 9 days on this trip.
Disclaimer: We may take in a pub meal or two along the way as this route affords that opportunity at the end of a day!

The Basics
Event Location

Trent-Severn Canal, Ontario

Date(s) & Time
Event Duration
10 days
Difficulty Rating
Novice
Registration Cut Off
May 25th, 2024
Participant Info
Who's Invited
WCA members and guests
Maximum Group Size
10 canoes
Minimum Group Size
1 boat
Itinerary
Itinerary description

See description above. Averaging 25 km/day (18 to 29). Camping at the locks. Bathrooms available at the locks.

Required Items to Bring

Canoes and personal camping equipment. Details to be worked out as a group ahead of time.

Recommended Items to Bring

Definitely rain gear, one PFD/person, one extra paddle/boat, and all canoes is GOOD working condition. Good maps for this route are already prepared and copies will be available for the cost of printing them.

How to Get There
Event Directions

T.B.D

Carpool Info

T.B.D

Other
Notes

Contact me if you wish to be included in this trip. There is no automatic signup enabled on the WCA website. Also contact me if you have any questions.

Cancellation Policy
Please just be considerate and give adequate notice.
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