Past Outings

Please join us for our traditional WCA Canada Day summer weekend at Palmer Rapids on the Madawaska River. You can stay at Jessup's campsite right on the river at the rapids. This is an enjoyable...

Novice
Friday, June 30, 2023 - 16:00
3 days - 2 nights

Suitable for seniors. Easy put in. Short paddle to site. Base camping. Explore area via boat. Nearby hiking trails.I paddle two small kayaks. I am not a canoeist. BYO boat, food, gear, etc., etc...

Beginner
Monday, June 26, 2023 - 12:00
3 nights

I am proposing to organize a paddle day on the Grand River, followed up by a dinner Cruise by Grand River Cruises. In the past people have organized a Grand River Paddle followed up by a...

Novice
Sunday, June 18, 2023 - 09:00
One day

This will be a trip report of a group of friends on the Bloodvein River from late July/early August, 2022.

The Bloodvein River is a rugged Canadian Heritage River over 300 kms from its...

Beginner
Tuesday, June 13, 2023 - 19:00
1 hour

Build a solid foundation of skills and knowledge for paddling and traveling on rivers. Gain the confidence to perform rescues and make smart decisions.

Take this course and achieve...

Novice
Saturday, May 27, 2023 - 08:30
2 long days plus 4-6 hours of on-line study beforehand

"From May to October, the canal is open as a 202 km-long navigational waterway for boaters and paddlers. This historic lockage system and UNESCO World Heritage Site, consists of 29 individual...

Beginner
Saturday, May 27, 2023 (All day)
10 days (see Itinerary)

This is an beginner/ intermediate spring run. The sections we will be doing are the two that are best described in the youtube videos prepared by Explore the Backcountry. We will be doing both...

Intermediate
Friday, May 19, 2023 (All day)
2 1/2 days on the water

Bob Henderson has been a WCA member since 1986, will present the topic of water.

“The Water of [Big Trout Lake] Hasn’t Changed: We Have. To Filter or not to...

Beginner
Wednesday, May 17, 2023 - 19:00
1 hour

We will be doing the Opeongo River on Saturday, levels permitting, and then the lower Madawaska on Sunday. We shall camp at a nearby cottage property on the Saturday night.
Saturday morning...

Intermediate
Saturday, May 13, 2023 - 10:00
2 days, 1 night

The Black River empties into Lake Simcoe south of Washago. There is a fun short section from the HWY 169 bridge crossing to the next concession road crossing to the west where the river loops...

Novice
Saturday, May 6, 2023 - 11:00
1 day