Flatwater

This outing day flatwater paddling trip will begin at the public launching area in Combermere on Saturday, October 5th, 2013. We will decide which direction of the Madawaska River to paddle. If the winds are strong then we will paddle northwestward to the mouth of Lake Kamaniskeg Lake. If they are light then we will paddle eastward further to the York River area. Everyone should bring their own camera including a spare memory card or film because the spectacular autumn foliage will be at their peak time. All kinds of boats are welcome except for power boats (who needs them) . Spare paddles and life jackets are recommended.

We will be paddling Lady Evelyn Lake and surrounding Temagami area. This trip is mostly flat water. There are some rugged portages and there might be some novice whitewater skills required if you want to by-pass some of the portages. This trip was rated as one of Kevin Callan's Top 50 canoe routes in Ontario.

*Due to lack of participants, postponed to a future date*

Have fun paddling the Peterborough Lift Lock, located on the Trent Canal in the city of Peterborough,
Ontario, Canada, and is Lock 21 on the Trent-Severn Waterway. The dual lifts are the highest hydraulic boat lifts in the world, with a lift of 19.8 m.

For those not familiar with Lift Locks, you boat into a "tub" which is then lifted up, like an elevator.

See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peterborough_Lift_Lock

Also paddle up Lock 20 (Ashburnham) which is a standard lock

CAMP FIRST NIGHT, THE 22ND, AT THE JUMP-OFF SITE. NIGHTS 23-26 AT A SITE ON RAIN LAKE. COME FOR AS MANY NIGHTS AS YOU LIKE. MUST CHECK IN AT THE PARK OFFICE IN KEARNEY BY 6:OOPM ON JULY 22.

I HAVE RESERVED A WATERFRONT SITE WITH BOAT ACCESS. THERE IS ROOM FOR 8 PEOPLE AND THREE TENTS. THERE IS PARKING FOR ONLY MY VEHICLE. OTHER VEHICLES WILL PARK IN A NEARBY PARKING LOT. EVERYONE WELCOME, INCLUDING PETS.

I'VE BOOKED A WATERFRONT SITE. HAVE ROOM FOR 8 PEOPLE AND THREE TENTS. KIDS AND PETS WELCOME.

I HAVE RESERVED WATERFRONT SITES AT BONECHO MAY26-30 ACHRAY (ALGONQUIN) JULY 8-12 AND ROCK LAKE (ALGONQUIN) SEPT. 22-26. BON ECHO IS A WALK-IN SITE. THE OTHERS ARE DRIVE-IN. UP TO 8 CAMPERS ARE WANTED AND THREE TENTS PER SITE (TWO TENTS AT BON ECHO). CAMPERS WILL SHARE THE COST OF THE CAMPSITE. I BELIEVE ALL THE CAMPSITES ARE ACCESSIBLE BY BOAT. EVERYONE WELCOME, INCLUDING PETS.

Canada Day Long weekend Paddle & Pow Wow on the French River

Great trip for kids

Great relaxed trip with only small liftovers. Bring your canoe or kayak and as much gear as you want! I will provide the group gear (kitchen stuff etc) as well as breakfasts and lunches. Participants will bring a dinner each to share. If you need a boat or paddling gear let me know. Cost will be $60 plus tax for park fees as well as parking and $40 each to cover the food. We will be carpooling from Waterloo so let us know if we can pick you up along the way. I will be bringing a canoe trailer. Please contribute gas money to your driver.

Saugeen River
From Walkerton to SouthHampton -
Not really flatwater or White water canoe trip
It has with high water levels - 1 or 2 level I, II rapids which are very easy and short on day one
lots of ripples and fun stuff.
I have done the river every year once or more times with people from all ages (3-65) and all levels of experience.
It is a fun rural river to learn and explore on.