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.

This is a loop trip, suitable for novices with some competence in moving water. Option to camp overnight on the 2nd at Loon's Landing in Dry Pine Bay (the Put-in) or at Grundy Lake Provincial Park. Plan on being on the water by 9:00 a.m. on August 3rd. Maximum of 4 boats with two two spots available. Email me directly for more information.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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"

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.

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.