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Once a year, Toronto and Region Conservation (TRCA) provides a unique opportunity for people to paddle the Don River. Manulife Paddle the Don is all about having fun, enjoying nature, and celebrating the Don River watershed. The WCA has supported this event for many years and TRCA relies on our expertise and experience. For 2018 we are looking for volunteers to help coordinate the portages at each weir, to act as a communication lead, and to help coordinate the Scouts. Volunteers will require a Vulnerable Sector Screening that has been completed during the last three years (TRCA will reimburse the cost if you don't have this). All volunteers will receive the Paddle the Don swag (a hat, and this year we are looking into cell phone dry bags), as well as lunch.

It is about a 4-5 hour paddle with probably no chance to get out to go to bathroom, depending on the waterlevel

UPDATE MAY 1ST, 2018
The weather is going to be Sunny and 17C - the paddle is a definite go ahead.
Please sign up and confirm you are (still) coming.

UPDATE APRIL 24TH, 2018
As there are problems with who signed up on a few outings.
Please check or confirm by email you are coming.

As the weather is improving, unless it is a bad rain storm that day, the trip is a go.
Please sign up AND email myself to confirm you are coming and how many are in your party.

This is an incredible fun paddle meandering around creeks and through the Forest Field.
Had a great time
It is also a great opportunity to introduce paddling to your kids. Last year we had several adults, that brought some younger participants. And it was a lot of fun

EVEN THOUGH THE PERMIT WAS A BIG ISSUE LAST YEAR, WE LEARNED THAT PARKING IN EDENVALE AFTER THE SHUTTLE WAS FOR FREE.
NOT THOUGH IF YOU KEEP YOUR CAR AT THE BEGINNING OF THE TRIP

THE BIG CHANGE THIS YEAR IS THAT YOU NEED TO PURCHASE A PARKING PERMIT ONLINE BEFORE YOU GO - SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTION UNDERNEATH

PLEASE SIGN UP ONLINE!!!!!!

The Basics

MAY 7TH - we could use one more person to paddle with female plus dog!!! - Contact Emmy directly per email. cmpcrzy@hotmail.com

March 13 - FULL FOR NOW- UNLESS THERE WILL BE CANCELLATIONS - NOT EVERYONE IS CONFIRMED

April 24 - AS I LOST ALL PARTICIPANTS WHO SIGNED UP, I HAVE TO OPEN IT UP AGAIN,SO YOU CAN SIGN UP AGAIN. I HAVE A LIST MADE, SO I KNOW WHO SIGNED UP, BUT IT IS THE CONFIRMATION OF THE WAIVER THAT YOU NEED TO SIGN UP ONLINE

ONCE I OPENED IT UP - THE SIGN UP LIST SHOWED UP AGAIN - SO NO NEED TO DO IT AGAIN AS I WILL CLOSE IT AGAIN

Excellent trip for beginners to learn how to trip for multiple days and to learn how to read a river.
the Saugeen has some moving water, mostly just ripples, no rapids to speak off
Ive done this trip multiple years in Snow and in Hot weather but always on Victoria
Day weekend,. So be prepared for all kinds of fun challenges.
Families with kids are welcome

Wabakimi Provincial Park is situated on the traditional lands of several First Nation and Aboriginal communities.

Thi is part 2 of the North West Wilderness Quest for me, but anyone can participate.Please note that this is going to be a strenuous trip, as i was advised, due to the severity of the wilderness that only 12km a day could be done. As there is less information about this park, compared with Quetico.

As this is going to be tough trip,definitely nothing like Alconquin or even Quetico. Portages are much harder and less groomed. A rough plan route is below.

This is a WCA trip and membership has it's privileges.
PLEASE help me by signing-up on the website for the trip to show you are a member and email me too.
A questionnaire will be send out to see if we have the same thoughts about camping in the wilderness

The fine print - Everyone attending will have to agree with the WCA waiver of liability too.

Six nights. All welcome. Meet at Park Office. Campsite about hour from put-in. Easy put-in. Campsite on Rock Lake. I will not reserve site until I know I have participants. B.Y.O. food, gear, boat, tent. Remain at same site for six days. Daily activities include exploring, swimming, hiking, reading. socializing, photography, etc. No portaging involved. Three tents on site. NO HOME INTERNET SERVICE. CALL 519-855-9919, EVENINGS ONLY!!! HUS BAND WORKS NIGHTS, SLEEPS DAYS. THIS IS A LAND-LINE PHOINE

My eldest daughter has explored the Kipawa area and penciled in two good routes for me.
She tells me that the route minimizes portages and incorporates lots of long lakes.
I'm thinking a week long trip. Saturday to Saturday.

Let's see who signs up for the event and we will pick the length that folks are comfortable with.

Come for 7 days for less. All welcome. Meet and register at park office. Unreserved sites. Easy put-in. Campsite one hour or less from put it. Remain at same site. Daily activities include exploring, swimming, reading, socializing, photographing, etc. NO HOME INTERNET SERVICE! CALL 519 855 9919. EVENINGS ONLY!!! HUSBAND WORKS NIGHTS AND SLEEPS DAYS. THIS IS A LANDLINE. BYO food, gear, boat, etc.

Come join me paddle Duffins Creek Ajax
The creek's headwaters start in the Oak Ridges Moraine located in Uxbridge flows all the way down to Lake Ontario in Ajax.

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MomenTO by Canoe
In partnership with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), celebration events will be hosted at Toronto’s two major rivers with national designations: the Rouge and the Humber rivers. Come and experience the natural beauty of these ancient watersheds, and learn about their human history stretching back thousands of years. Both events will offer the public a unique opportunity to paddle the rivers in a canoe, for free. Come to be inspired by the past and appreciate the natural wonders of Toronto’s nationally significant rivers.

MomenTO by Canoe: Celebrating the Humber
Etienne Brule Park
September 10, 2017, 10 am to 4 pm
As part of a national campaign to promote Canada’s Heritage Rivers, TRCA and the Canadian Heritage River System, in partnership with the City of Toronto will host this free full day event at Etienne Brule Park. Celebrate its history, enjoy a day full of activities, and safely paddle the Humber River with boating equipment and safety professionals on site.
This Celebrating the Humber event will also offer a wide range of free activities including fun family games and activities, live entertainment and nature and heritage hikes and community information stations.

MomenTO by Canoe

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In partnership with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), celebration events will be hosted at Toronto’s two major rivers with national designations: the Rouge and the Humber rivers. Come and experience the natural beauty of these ancient watersheds, and learn about their human history stretching back thousands of years. Both events will offer the public a unique opportunity to paddle the rivers in a canoe, for free. Come to be inspired by the past and appreciate a new the natural wonders of Toronto’s nationally significant rivers.
Check back in June for more details!

Momento by Canoe: Celebrating the Rouge
Rouge Beach Park
August 20, 2017, 10 am to 4 pm
This free paddling event at Rouge National Urban Park will celebrate Canada's 150th birthday with opportunities to paddle and learn about the unique history of the largest national urban park in Canada. Boating equipment and safety professionals will be on site to guide your paddling experience.
Rouge River Park provides an incredible opportunity for inexperienced paddlers to learn how to paddle a canoe in slow moving water and beautiful surroundings.