Whitewater

April fool’s weekend spring paddling in South Western Ontario. March 31, Bayfield River, Clinton to Bayfield. Beautiful run, continual swifts and eddies. Novice run, potential sweepers to...

Intermediate
Friday, March 31, 2023 - 07:00
3 days

Since Hurricane Hazel washed away 14 homes in October 1954, the Humber River has been carefully flood controlled by the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. There are a number of man-made...

Advanced
Saturday, April 1, 2023 - 08:00
Friday evening to Sunday evening.

On a spring day, the Moira River north of Belleville provides a fun paddling trip from Lost Channel to Latta.

The river provides a great opportunity for good novice moving water paddlers to...

Intermediate
Saturday, April 15, 2023 - 09:30
1 day

We will doing the Upper Salmon River water levels permitting.

Starting at Gull Creek and running this spring whitewater river down to Beaver Lake Area.  I last did this river in 2019...

Intermediate
Sunday, April 16, 2023 - 10:00
1 day

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, April 22, 2023 - 11:00
1 day

Victoria Day weekend getaway. My daughter and I had planned this outing last year but fuel prices shocked me into a closer to home paddle down the York. We are looking forward to it in 2023! This...

Novice
Friday, May 19, 2023 (All day)
3 days on the river plus travel

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

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

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

This is a solid white water river that tumbles off the Canadian Shield into the Hudson Bay Lowlands, and joins the Moose River about 20 km upstream of Moosonee/Moose Factory. I have excellent maps...

Advanced
Saturday, July 1, 2023 - 07:00
13 days approx

Looking to do the Wind River late July 21 to  August 5.   You will need to arrive a few days before in Whitehorse (at least July 19, 23) .   Plan on exitting Whitehorse to...

Novice
Wednesday, July 19, 2023 - 07:00
14 days + flight in and out + buffer days either end

Dates: Sept 1 - 4, Labour Day Weekend.
This is a challenging stretch of white water and is more difficult than the Lower Petawawa section. But we will be doing it late in the season, so the...

Intermediate
Friday, September 1, 2023 (All day)
4 days [incl travel]