Flatwater

Killarney - Loon counting

Outing Type → 

Killarney PP is looking for volunteers to spend a day paddling in one of their Interior Lakes in search of Loons. It is their Annual Summer Loon Count. 

I signed up for the event, I can solo a canoe but would prefer to share this fun outing with someone else. 
Are you interested, please email me for more information

The Basics
Event Location

Killarney Provincial Park

Date(s) & Time
Event Duration
1 fsy
Difficulty Rating
Beginner
Registration Cut Off
August 8th, 2019
Participant Info
Who's Invited
All WCA Members and their friends and family
Maximum Group Size
na
Minimum Group Size
1
Itinerary
Itinerary description

Contact me as i am receiving more information as i get ready for this event

Recommended Items to Bring

own PFD, paddle - lunch, sun tan lotion, hat, change of clothing, bug spray
I do have canoe, extra pfd's and paddles if needed

How to Get There
Carpool Info

possible if you are willing to come to Aurora, as i won't be driving to Toronto to pick any one up

Event Coordinator/s Contact Information
Contact (Name)
Emmy
Phone
NA

Hawk Lake Paddle

Outing Type → 

Join me at the cottage for some relaxation on an overnight stay. Relax on the dock and or paddle at your leisure. Come out and escape the heat by enjoying a swim and a few drinks

The Basics
Event Location

Big Hawk Lake

Date(s) & Time
Event Duration
1 or 2 days flexible
Difficulty Rating
Beginner
Participant Info
Who's Invited
Members
Maximum Group Size
6 guests
Minimum Group Size
2 guests
Itinerary
Itinerary description

This event is very casual and not structured
You may arrive anytime on Sunday afternoon after 3pm or Monday morning and set up your tent. I know this is last minute.
Event ends Tuesday at noon

Required Items to Bring

Tent, food, BYOB
Cooking gear

Recommended Items to Bring

Any poolside floaty.
Canoe or kayak if you wish but you are welcome to use my canoes also.

How to Get There
Event Directions

Big Hawk Lake
Algonquin Highlands

Other
Notes

You have access to my BBQ, canoes

Event Coordinator/s Contact Information
Contact (Name)
Anne-Marie
Phone
705 854 2002

Puzzle Lake Explore with Gary and Heather Ataman

Outing Type → 

Puzzle Lake is made up of rugged and diverse Canadian Shield terrain.    It is composed of a mosaic or rock barrens, igneous cliffs, dry-mesic mixed forest and numerous wetlands and lakes.

 

The Basics
Event Location

Puzzle Lake, Ontario

Date(s) & Time
Event Duration
3 days
Difficulty Rating
Novice
Registration Cut Off
7/15/2019
Participant Info
Who's Invited
People interested in an adventure off the beaten path
Maximum Group Size
4 boats
Minimum Group Size
1 boat
Itinerary
Itinerary description

The goal is to explore this non-operating park by canoe and hiking. There will be some bushwhacking on this trip, would you expect any thing else from me? Our plan is to meet at the put-in at 11 am on Friday morning. Yes you must take Friday as a vacation day. Then head in about ~5K and set-up our base camp. Friday afternoon do a day pack canoe/hike explore or some fishing. Saturday explore will involve a 10-15k daypack/canoe explore and returning to camp that night. Sunday will be find something to do (fish, hike, canoe, explore). Exit late Sunday afternoon in time for a supper at one of the towns heading back home.

Required Items to Bring

Canoe and camping gear.
If you do not have a canoe, I will attempt to connect you to someone that does.
If you do not have a partner same.

Recommended Items to Bring

Food, water, fishing gear

How to Get There
Event Directions

See me

Carpool Info

See me

Other
Notes

Only sign up if you are 100% sure you will attend.

Cancellation Policy
Only sign up if you are 100% sure you will attend.
Event Coordinator/s Contact Information
Contact (Name)
Gary Ataman
Phone
905-922-1434

Lake Ontario - Whitby Lynde Marsh (new date July 13)

Outing Type → 

Whitby Lynde Marsh and Lake Ontario shoreline explore. You will be surprised on what you will see on this urban adventure. No canoe, no partner, NO PROBLEM. I will attempt to team up folks.

The Basics
Event Location

Whitby

Date(s) & Time
Event Duration
3-4 hours
Difficulty Rating
Beginner
Registration Cut Off
7/10/2019
Participant Info
Who's Invited
Members, family and guest welcome
Maximum Group Size
6 boats
Minimum Group Size
1 boat
Itinerary
Itinerary description

10 AM departure.
So come 15-30 minutes to get ready

We will start at the Whitby beach parking area. It's about a 250 meter portage from parking area to the lake. We will paddle along Lake Ontario for about a 1 km and then enter the Lynde Marsh and explore around for an hour or so. Then return to the lake and head down the shoreline to find a nice place for a shoreline lunch break. Then paddle back to our put in spot for say 2 PM.

Required Items to Bring

Canoe and related safety gear
Paddle and PFD.

Recommended Items to Bring

Water, lunch, sunscreen, rain gear, etc.

How to Get There
Event Directions

Meet at this parking lot at 9:30-10:00 AM
Once you sign up I will provide you directions.

Carpool Info

None planned. But contact me if you need a lift. The Whitby GO Train station is only 2 km away from the putin spot. We can arrange a pick up if required.

Other
Notes

Call me if you have a question 905-922-1434
Or send me an email

Cancellation Policy
Only sign up if you are sure you will attend the event
Event Coordinator/s Contact Information
Contact (Name)
Only sign up if you plan to attend
Phone
905-922-1434

Restoule P.P. Backcountry STILL LOOKING FOR SOMEONE

Outing Type → 

Senior lady, who enjoys easy backcountry,would l like one or two people to join her
for a 5-7 day trip. Backcountry sites are nonreservable, but I always manage to get my favourite site. Daily hiking/paddling exploration. Dates flexible. I will not be a burden. I am strong and independent. B.Y.O. tent, boat, gear, food, etc. text only 519 993 1476. I do not have home internet service.

The Basics
Event Location

Restoule P.P.;

Date(s) & Time
Event Duration
5-7 days
Difficulty Rating
Beginner
Registration Cut Off
Aug. 1st
Participant Info
Who's Invited
one or two
Maximum Group Size
3
Minimum Group Size
2
Itinerary
Itinerary description

See description

Required Items to Bring

See description

Recommended Items to Bring

See description

How to Get There
Event Directions

See Ontario Parks website

Carpool Info

NA

Event Coordinator/s Contact Information
Contact (Name)
Sharon L. Hutton
Phone
519 993 1476 text only

Rouge River/Lake Ontario Flatwater Paddle

Outing Type → 

Rouge National Urban Park and Lake Ontario shoreline explored by canoe.
You will be surprised on what you will see on this urban adventure.

The Basics
Event Location

Rouge River/Lake Ontario Parking Lot

Date(s) & Time
Event Duration
3-4 hours
Difficulty Rating
Beginner
Registration Cut Off
6/7/2019
Participant Info
Who's Invited
members, families and guest
Maximum Group Size
6 boats
Minimum Group Size
1 boatr
Itinerary
Itinerary description

10 am departure.
So come 15-30 minutes to get ready

We will start at the Rouge beach parking area, then paddle up the Rouge river for a bit and then return to the lake. If Lake Ontario is relatively calm, we will paddle down the shoreline a bit and have lunch along the beach. Then return to the parking lot between 1-2 pm

Required Items to Bring

Canoe and related safety gear

Recommended Items to Bring

Water, lunch, sunscreen, rain gear, etc.

How to Get There
Event Directions

Meet at Rouge River Beach/Lake Ontario
N43.793899, W79.119386
GoogleMaps
https://www.google.ca/maps/place/43%C2%B047'38.0%22N+79%C2%B007'09.8%22…

Carpool Info

None

Other
Notes

Call me if you have a question 905-683-3100 ext 1286
Or send me an email

Cancellation Policy
Only sign up if you plan to attend
Event Coordinator/s Contact Information
Contact (Name)
Gary Ataman
Phone
905-922-1434

Minesing Wetland / Nottawasaga Part 2 of 2 - ADJUSTED!!

Outing Type → 

AS OF MAY 24, 2019
DUE TO THE SEVERE WEATHER AND CHANCES NOW AGAIN FOR THUNDERSTORMS THE TRIP ON SATURDAY MAY25TH IS CANCELLED

GARY IS WILLING TO DO IT ON SUNDAY MAY 25TH WITH EMMY. PLEASE NOTIFY BOTH OF US ASAP WITH YOUR INTENTIONS,
 EMAILS ARE SENT OUT TO ALL PARTICIPANTS

okay this is part 2. Nottawasaga River from Edenvale to Wasaga Beach I'm organizing this with Gary James, who has done this river portion last year. I will be organizing the paper work and team work. Easy flowing river, No rapids.

The Basics
Event Location

Edenvale to Wasaga Beach

Date(s) & Time
Event Duration
1 day
Difficulty Rating
Beginner
Registration Cut Off
May 15, 2019
Participant Info
Who's Invited
All WCA Members and their friends and family
Maximum Group Size
the more the merrier
Itinerary
Itinerary description

Great introduction trip to get to know other WCA members.
Great way to get your gear tested.
And plan trips for the rest of the season.
come all and join us on this fun trip

How to Get There
Event Directions

more to follow

Carpool Info

more to follow
Depending on the participants and their locations and their needs

Other
Cancellation Policy
please let us know in time when you are cancelling as it is a lot of work organizing and planning these events
Event Coordinator/s Contact Information
Contact (Name)
Emmy Hendrickx
Phone
not sharing

Harmony Creek/Lake Ontario, Oshawa

Outing Type → 

We will be exploring Harmony Creek/McLaughlin Bay and Lake Ontario shoreline in Oshawa. I paddled the area a few weeks ago and saw lots of wildlife.
The Oshawa--Second Marsh/McLaughlin Bay Wildlife Reserve website has documented over 215 species of bird observations to have travelled through the area in the last couple of years.
This is what you can expect.
https://www.google.ca/search?hl=en&biw=1680&bih=901&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=np…

The Basics
Event Location

Oshawa

Date(s) & Time
Event Duration
4 hours
Difficulty Rating
Beginner
Registration Cut Off
5/24/19
Participant Info
Who's Invited
Members and Guest
Maximum Group Size
6 boats
Minimum Group Size
1 boat
Itinerary
Itinerary description

9:30 AM arrive and prepare your boat at Put In.
10 AM Start and paddle down the creek to Lake Ontario. Paddle down the lake a bit to McLaughlin Bay and explore around the marsh.
Noon time; We will find a nice place to stop and have a remote beach lake side lunch.
Paddle back up the creek.
2 PM back at Put In.

Required Items to Bring

Flat water canoe or kayak and safety gear you and your partner need.

If you don't have a canoe, no problem. Some people have a canoe and are looking for a partner. I will try and connect paddle partners. Let me know what you have and need.

Recommended Items to Bring

Lunch and water.

How to Get There
Event Directions

Coordinates N43.880832,W78.820821
https://www.google.ca/maps/place/43%C2%B052'51.0%22N+78%C2%B049'15.0%22…
Parking is free on side of the roadway.

Carpool Info

Let me know if you need to carpool or can offer a lift to someone. I will try and connect people up.

Other
Notes

Only sign up if you plan to come.

Cancellation Policy
Event will be canceled if heavy rain/thunder/lighting.
Event Coordinator/s Contact Information
Contact (Name)
Gary Ataman
Phone
905-922-1434

Duffins Creek Ajax Moved to June 8, 2019

Outing Type → 

Come join me paddle Duffins Creek Ajax
The creek's headwaters start in the Oak Ridges Moraine located in Uxbridge flows all the way down to Lake Ontario in Ajax. We will explore some of the creek and if the Lake is calm some of Lake Ontario shoreline. Maybe have a beach lunch.

The Basics
Event Location

Rotary Park Ajax

Date(s) & Time
Event Duration
3-4 hours
Difficulty Rating
Beginner
Registration Cut Off
6/4/2019
Participant Info
Who's Invited
Members and family and friends
Maximum Group Size
6 boats
Minimum Group Size
1 boat
Itinerary
Itinerary description

9:30 AM arrive and prepare your boat
10 AM Start and paddle around the marsh and look at wildlife. If Lake Ontario is calm we can do a short shore paddle explore. If not paddle up the creek and explore. Or maybe a combination of the two things.
Noon time; We will find a nice place to stop and have a shoreline lunch
1-2 PM return to Rotary Park Put In.

Required Items to Bring

Flat water canoe or kayak and safety gear.
If you don't have a canoe no problem. There are members with canoes that are looking for a partner to paddle with them.
Sign up and I will help connected the dots between you and them.

Recommended Items to Bring

Food and water.

How to Get There
Event Directions

Coordinates N43.818316, W79.033838
https://www.google.ca/maps/place/43%C2%B049'05.9%22N+79%C2%B002'01.8%22…
Parking is Free

Carpool Info

No carpool organized. Let me know and I will try and coordinate one.

Other
Notes

Event will be canceled if heavy rain/thunder/lighting

Cancellation Policy
Only sign up if you plan to attend
Event Coordinator/s Contact Information
Contact (Name)
Gary Ataman
Phone
905-922-1434

Saugeen River - 3 day trip

Outing Type → 

Update March 22, 2019
Regarding personal issues, and quite a few people doing another trip instead, i have decided to cancel this trip for now.
My apologies for any inconvenience this may have caused. Happy Paddling to you all

Beginner trip on river. Yes there are swifts and moving water, but it is very mild. An excellent way to learn how to read a river, where to look for rocks swifts and obstacles. Have done this trip 20 years with young kids and senior citizen and it has always been fun. Have done it always on the long weekend in May, but also in the middle of the summer. And have done it when it was snowing or very hot all on the same weekend. It is a great start of the year to try out all your gear and get ready for summer longer trips.

The Basics
Event Location

Saugeen River

Date(s) & Time
Event Duration
3 days
Difficulty Rating
Beginner
Registration Cut Off
May 1, 2019
Participant Info
Who's Invited
All WCA members who are interested in learning about multiple day tripping and river canoeing
Maximum Group Size
10 people - 5 canoes.
Minimum Group Size
2 people - 1 canoe
Itinerary
Itinerary description

Day 1 - May 18th 2019
Meet in Walkerton at 8.30 AM - do the car shuttle to SouthHampton.
Do lunch after the first swifts
Canoe to crown land camp between bridge 3 and 4

Day 2 - Canoe till Saugeen Bluffs Conservation Area
Lunch in Paisley - tradition

Day 3 - checking out the Bald Eagles, clean up Party island
Drive homw

Required Items to Bring

canoe - rental available - tent - cooking gear - bug shelters (share)
Meals will be shared as it is the best way to get to know each other.

Recommended Items to Bring

Smile - camera-

How to Get There
Event Directions

will be discussed with partiicpants

Carpool Info

possible with participants - but please be flexible to meet drivers

Other
Notes

Looking forward to many WCA members that come regularly
Thomas with his tandoori chicken - Eugene taking it easy - Iori my fabulous partner in the clean up department
And the many people who have tried it once and would like to do it again.

Cancellation Policy
Once camp is booked you are responsible for the cost of the camp unless we can find a replacement for you
Event Coordinator/s Contact Information
Contact (Name)
Emmy Hendrickx
Phone
not sharing