Flatwater

Upper Credit River - closed

Outing Type → 

Join us for an early spring run (water levels permitting) on the Credit from Inglewood to Glen Williams. Some competence in moving water is helpful. Suitable for novices. A potluck dinner will follow at the home of Barb & Dave in Brampton.

The Basics
Event Location

Credit River, Brampton

Date(s) & Time
Event Duration
day
Difficulty Rating
Beginner
Registration Cut Off
Mar 26, 2012
Itinerary
Required Items to Bring

boat
life jacket

Recommended Items to Bring

change of clothes in a water proof bag
lunch
food item to share if staying for pot luck dinner

Thomsen River, Banks Island

Outing Type → 

Self-guided trip on Thomsen River, on Banks Island.

The Basics
Event Location

Thomsen River, Banks Island

Date(s) & Time
Event Duration
19 Days
Difficulty Rating
Intermediate
Participant Info
Who's Invited
Looking for 2 more people to constitute a party of 8
Maximum Group Size
8 people
Minimum Group Size
8 people
Itinerary
Itinerary description

Group of six, looking for two more participants for self-guided trip on the Thomsen River. The dates we have in mind for the trip are 14 nights on the river Sunday, June 24 to Sunday, July 8. Leaving two days for staging and travel on each end extends the trip to 19 days. Arrive in Inuvik on Friday, June 22 and depart Inuvik on Tuesday, July 10.

Required Items to Bring

Canoe or folbot depending upon party.

How to Get There
Event Directions

Ex Inuvik

Other
Cancellation Policy
Commitment required by April 10

Spider Bay Loop Over-rnighter - Massasauga PP

Outing Type → 

Let's get our there before the blackflies do! This trip is an easy weekend over-nighter into the the Massasauga Provincial Park, to paddle the Spider Bay Loop, Three Legged Lake Access Point. Plan on being on the water by 9:30 a.m. on Saturday May 5th. Note: there is an option to camp over night on Friday at Oastler Lake Provincial Park. email me directly for more information.

The Basics
Event Location

Spider Bay Loop, the Massasuga Provincial Park

Date(s) & Time
Event Duration
2 days
Difficulty Rating
Beginner
Registration Cut Off
April 15th

Grand River

Outing Type → 

This very popular annual trip seems to be a great draw for all levels of paddlers, including families. Over the last seven years we have enjoyed perfect weather, portage free paddling, and a social barbeque that has followed our outing. This is a wonderful day to enjoy an easy moving river and to socialize with other WCA’ers. The trip will start in south Cambridge, where we will put in, and then paddle to Paris. We will pass through scenic farm country, negotiate some easy Class one water, and stop for lunch along the way. Those interested are welcome to join us back at our house in Cambridge for some food, beverage, and social time.

The Basics
Event Location

Grand River

Date(s) & Time
Event Duration
1 day
Difficulty Rating
Novice
Registration Cut Off
June 1

Big East Lake

Outing Type → 

This is a simple overnight trip into Big East Lake with a day trip on Sunday through Bentshoe and beyond. There are three booked and we are looking for another female paddler and canoe duo to join us.

The Basics
Event Location

Big East Lake

Date(s) & Time
Event Duration
2 days
Difficulty Rating
Beginner
Participant Info
Minimum Group Size
6
Itinerary
Itinerary description

Meet at the Big East Lake put in at 11 a.m. Park in lot and portage to Put-in. Paddle to end of lake to site 26 and set up camp. Enjoy the day swimming and lounging and exploring the small nooks and crannies of this lake. Sunday we will do the same by backtracking to the take out and exploring the area across the road.

How to Get There
Event Directions

Big East Lake parking is located on highway 118 roughly 28 km east of Bracebridge and hwy 11 and 20 km west of Carnarvon and hwy 35. The parking lot is shared with Bentshoe Lake located on the north side. From the parking lot is roughly 200 meter portage trail to the launch or put-in site. Once in the canoe head south west along the north shore line to group campsite # 36. You will pass campsite 39 on the first point, 37 on the second point and ours is on the next point.

GPS co-ordinates
Big East lake parking is roughly UTM (NAV27 Canada) 17 T 663012 4989049
Or lat and long N45.03799 W78.92937
Group campsite # 36 is roughly UTM (NAV27 Canada) 17 T 662197 4988766
Or lat and long N45.03601 W78.94046

MacDonald, Six Mile Bay, Gibson, McCrae Lake Loop

Outing Type → 

Join me on this 3 day, 2 night adventure. The route takes us throught a little bit of everything; cottage country, wilderness areas and the inland waters of Georgian Bay. A description of the planned route can be found on the Canadian Canoe Routes website. "http://www.myccr.com/canoedb/routeDetails.php?routeid=89"

The Basics
Event Location

McCrae Lake Area

Date(s) & Time
Event Duration
3 days / 2 nights
Difficulty Rating
Intermediate
Registration Cut Off
07/06/2011
Participant Info
Who's Invited
Members with overnight camping and canoeing experience capable of completing the route at a steady pace of 4-5kph
Maximum Group Size
4 boats
Minimum Group Size
1 boat
Itinerary
Itinerary description

Friday night meet up at McCrae Lake Parking lot 7PM
Camp a few K's in from Parking lot
Saturday full day paddling Six Mile Lake to Gibson Lake to Gibson River. Camp in wilderness section of river.
Sunday down Gibson river into protective waters of Georgian Bay to McCrae Lake
See me for maps and other details
There are 11 portages ranging from 10-230 meters. Most of them are very short.

Required Items to Bring

Overnight camping canoeing gear
Food
PFD and other safety gear
Canoe
If you don't have a canoe,we may be able to team you up with someone else.

How to Get There
Event Directions

See me for maps and other details

Carpool Info

N/A

Killarney Prov. Park, 2nd Group Sept. 9 to 12, 2011

Outing Type → 

Since the trip to Killarney organized by Gary and Andrea is full, let's start a second group to the same location.  I've always said that if someone told me that they would like to try canoeing just once, then this is the trip that I would have in mind for them.
We will hike the Crack and explore other areas of interest.
This is a basic flat water canoe route as described by Gary James for the same date.
Park fees and share of reservation fee are in effect.
I have booked the camp grounds from September 9 to September 12, (three nights).  Participants may choose to stay September 8 at George Lake campground on their own or at nearby Grundy Lake Provincial park.

The Basics
Event Location

Killarney Prov. Park

Date(s) & Time
Event Duration
4 days, 3 nights
Difficulty Rating
Beginner
Registration Cut Off
Aug 15, 2011
Participant Info
Maximum Group Size
8 people

Fall Turkey Trip - Bentshoe Lakes - September 23 - 25 2011 - NOW FULL

Outing Type → 

Join us once again for this Fall Festival weekend canoe trip. We have booked a group campsite on Bentshoe Lakes near Haliburton off of hwy 118. Gourmet food is the theme for this trip and there is one short portage to the lake. The lake is small but has connecting lakes to explore for the weekend. The permit and Saturday dinner, cooking will be split between participants. Trash Can Turkey with all the trimmings will be a group effort. Permit restrictions limit us to 8 tents and 16 people. Please consider sharing a tent on this trip. Therefore members willing to sharing tents will be considered first.

The Basics
Event Location

Bentshoe Lakes in the Poker Lake system

Date(s) & Time
Event Duration
2 nights and days
Difficulty Rating
Beginner
Registration Cut Off
09/01/2011
Participant Info
Who's Invited
WCA members
Maximum Group Size
16 people
Minimum Group Size
8 tents
Itinerary
Itinerary description

The cost of the camping permit is $267.24 divided by (number of people = $? each). Of course subject to chance if anyone else attends or drops out.

Please bring the exact amount or small bills and coins.

Required Items to Bring

On a first come first serve bases, please let us know what gourmet dish or dishes you would like to bring to the dinner table and share. THEREFORE REPLY TO ALL WITH YOUR CHOICE(S)

You are responsible for all of the other meals too. You need to bring your own stove and cooking / serving utensils, chairs and liquid refreshments along too.

I hope you can also assist in bringing some of the group equipment. Please sign-up.

I will send out a list for the dinner and group equipment.

Recommended Items to Bring

BEFORE signing up - please let me know if you have any challenges to attending.

How to Get There
Event Directions

Big East Lake parking lot is located on highway 118 roughly 28 km east of Bracebridge and hwy 11 and 20 km west of Carnarvon and hwy 35. The parking lot is shared with Bentshoe Lake located on the north side. Park and unload. Portage north across the hwy. and follow the trail down hill to the lake.
We are on group campsite # 53. It is located in the northwest bay on the right or east shore line.
It is a short easy portage and paddle to the site.

Other
Notes

I can send gps co-ordinates if needed. And or check out
http://www.algonquinhighlands.ca/water/access-points.html
Haliburton Highlands Water Trails (HHWT) for further information.

Cancellation Policy
I have already paid. If you book and cancell without a replacement or don't show, I expect you to cover your share.

Killarney Prov Park Sep 8 to 12th 2011 - NOW FULL

Outing Type → 

We are going to explore by canoe, Killarney and OSA Lakes. We are also going to hike "To the Crack and back" for the incredible view of the area. The permit fees will be shared by the group. Maximum 4 canoes and eight people.

The canoeing is rated as requiring intermediate canoe tripping skills. Three portages, the longest two are 455 m. Also The Crack is rated as difficult and quite challenging. Allow approx 5-6 hour plus round trip.

The Basics
Event Location

Killarney Provincial Park

Date(s) & Time
Event Duration
2011/09/08 to 12 - four days
Difficulty Rating
Intermediate
Registration Cut Off
Please book by 2011/08/01
Participant Info
Who's Invited
WCA members first
Maximum Group Size
Maximum 4 canoes
Minimum Group Size
8 people
Itinerary
Itinerary description

Cancellations - if you express an interest and are unable to attend without a replacement then we will ask you to pay.

Car pooling - only if you are able to leave when the driver is ready.

Price - permit for three to four nights (depending on whether or not you are staying at George Lake on Thursday Sept 9, plus parking and food.

Duration - three nights and four days (plus an additional night if you are arriving on Thursday night)

Required Items to Bring

Equipment - self supported. Please mention any special requirements or limitations up front.

How to Get There
Event Directions

Will provide if needed.

Other
Notes

Cancellations - if you express an interest and are unable to attend without a replacement then we will ask you to pay.

Cancellation Policy
Cancellations - if you express an interest and are unable to attend without a replacement then we will ask you to pay.

Woodland Caribou Park

Outing Type → 

Sorry the trip is full!!

Join us on a tour of some of the nicest lakes that Woodland Caribou Park has to offer. With 1.2 million acres and with less than 1000 visitors per year we will have lots of space to ourselves.

The park is home to one of the largest herds of woodland caribou south of Hudson Bay, this weathered Arctic watershed, once traveled by fur traders, promises ancient pictographs, howling wolves under starry skies, soaring eagles, solitude and adventure.

Basic Route: Leano, Bunny, Lunch, Jake, Mexican Hat, Glenn, Hansen, Wrist, Aegean, Paull, Boot Jack, and Leano lake.

Cost:
The shuttle from Red Lake to Leano Lake put in will cost: $140 for 2 plus $25 per person each way. The park permit is $10 / day and we will vote to determine if we want to rent a satellite phone at the additional cost of $50 / week + shipping etc. I will order 1 map per boat Rostul Lake (52 L/15) $15.

Planning:
We will be meeting at our outfitters’ place in Red Lake around 14:00 on Friday August 12th and will be shuttled to the put in at Leano Lake that evening. We will exit on the evening August 23 and stay in Red Lake overnight before heading back home.

Note: This is true boreal wilderness, egress may be long and difficult. Intermediate flat water and canoe tripping skills are required of all participants as is a cautious approach to risk. The topography is relatively flat but there are numerous portages so traveling light is strongly advised.

Brian Wraight
bwraight@gmail.com
450 458-1722

Friday, 12 August 2011, 02:00pm
To Wednesday, 24 August 2011

The Basics
Event Location

Woodland Caribou Provincial Ark

Date(s) & Time
Event Duration
13 Days
Difficulty Rating
Intermediate
Participant Info
Maximum Group Size
4