We plan to paddle down the Rouge River from Milne Dam Conservation Park to about Meadowdale Road , approx. 18 kms. Last year we did this in 6 hours, which included lunch. I think this year we will take out at Finch. This should be a total of 14 km.
The water level was at 3.36m and it was a bump and grind adventure. I am hoping to do the river at a higher level this year. Generally, the river was a classic class 1 to 1.5 creek, with lots of obstacles.
You will need a whitewater boat and prepared to jump in and out of your boat to get around sweepers and downed trees,rocks, etc.
Real-Time Hydrometric Data Graph for ROUGE RIVER NEAR MARKHAM (02HC022) [ON] - Water Level and Flow - Environment Canada (ec.gc.ca)
If you are looking for a canoe partner or canoe to sit in, let me know, and I will try and coordinate connected people with canoes with people looking for a canoe. Send me an email or call me.
Check out last years YouTube video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SIglq057Rn0