Looking for 1 or 2 people to enjoy a relaxed, easy time on a single site. Hour or less paddle to 2 possible sites. Sites are unreservable. BYO gear, food, boat, etc. Spend days exploring the area, hiking, etc. Easy put in.
This very popular annual trip seems to be a great draw for all levels of paddlers. We are now into the 13th year doing this and we’ve enjoyed perfect weather (most times), portage free paddling, and a social barbeque that has followed our outing. This is a wonderful day to enjoy an easy moving water 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, stop at a haunted mill, negotiate some easy grade 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.
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.