Bighead River - Meaford, ON - 26 April 2026

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

This section of the Bighead River starts with a couple kilometers of fast moving flat water. After a few Cl I features, the river turns into increasingly complex Cl I boulder gardens, with a few sporty Cl II rapids. After a very gradual build, the last several kilometres of this river are action-packed. There are a number of sweepers along the shoreline, none of which are particularly difficult to avoid to the wary paddler  

This is a run suitable for novices at the high end of the WCA classifications, ready to start tackling intermediate level sections and above. 

The Basics
Event Location

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

Date(s) & Time
Event Duration
3-4 hours
Difficulty Rating
Intermediate
Registration Cut Off
24 April
Participant Info
Who's Invited
All high-confidence novices and intermediate paddlers who are well equipped for early spring whitewater runs.
Maximum Group Size
8 boats
Minimum Group Size
2 boats
Itinerary
Required Items to Bring

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

Recommended Items to Bring

Food and water

How to Get There
Carpool Info

We will carpool from the meet up to the put in, and then shuttle the vehicles.