Bighead River - Meaford, ON - 25 April 2026 | Wilderness Canoe Association

Submitted by Joe Tobin on Fri, 03/06/2026 - 12:43

Updated on Fri, 03/06/2026 - 12:59

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Join us for an early spring day trip on the Bighead River in Meaford, ON.

The Bighead River classification changes drastically with water levels Cl I to Cl III. Date is subject to change based on conditions.

This is an intermediate level run.

The Basics

Event Location

Meet up at Beautiful Joe Park in Meaford, ON. https://maps.app.goo.gl/RbLhXZ9KkutMiVx39

Date(s) & Time

Sat, 04/25/2026 - 09:30

Event Duration

~ 6 hours

Difficulty Rating

Intermediate

Registration Cut Off

24 April

Participant Info

Who's Invited

All intermediate paddlers who are well equipped for early spring whitewater runs.

Maximum Group Size

8 boats

Minimum Group Size

2 boats

Itinerary

Itinerary description

0930: meet at Beautiful Joe Park

Drive to Put In:

Take out:

Required Items to Bring

-Personal clothing/layering
-Rain Gear
-Wetsuit or Drysuit
-Helmet
-Extra paddles
-Painters
-Throw bag
-Rescue Equipment

Bighead River - Meaford, ON - 25 April 2026