Flatwater

Massasauga Provincial Park

Submitted by CraigAndrew on
Outing Type → 
Flatwater

This is a combined leisurely and exploration three day trip in Massasauga Provincial Park when the peak visiting time in the park is gone with fewer people and other boats around when ideal weather still holds on during most pastime years. The campsite reservation has been confirmed by contacting me if you would like to join in.

The Basics
Event Location

Oastler (Three Legged Lake) Access Point at south of Parry Sound

Date(s) & Time
Event Duration
Tuesday, September 8th at 11:00 AM to Friday, September 11th
Difficulty Rating
Intermediate
Registration Cut Off
Sunday, September 6th
Participant Info
Who's Invited
familiar with interior camping and portaging
Maximum Group Size
8 people, 2 tents
Minimum Group Size
1 person
Itinerary
Itinerary description

All participants will meet at the Oastler Lake Provincial Park permit office at 11:00 AM to register before departing to the access point. We will start by paddling out on Three Legged Lake for about 2 km to the first portage at 320m long. Then paddle for about 7 km on Spider Lake the next two short portages (30m and 270m) into Clear Lake to camp three nights on reserved campsite #30 on the north shore facing sunlight direction. One of two days will explore the islands of Georgian Bay by portaging nearby on one 320m long trail and the other at 475m long. One day will be a leisure time for relaxing or exploring the lake. Canoes will be preferable however a decent size kayak can handle these portage trails. On Friday we will return in the morning to the same access point. Each direction between campsite #30 and the access point could range from 4 to 6 hours.

Required Items to Bring

own sleeping bag, portable stove, matches, estimated amount of food for three days by possibly swapping food with other campers, drinking bottle, warm and water proof clothes, paddles, lifejacket, throwrope, bailer, etc.

Recommended Items to Bring

toilet articles, sunscreen, hat, bearspray if available, reliable footwear, etc. Arrange with anyone to bring canoes or kayaks so there will be enough boats for sure.

How to Get There
Event Directions

Highway 400 north from Toronto area to exit at exit 217 for Oastler Park Drive, continue for about 2 km. to stop at Oastler Lake Provincial Park permit office (on right side of the road). Then turn onto James Bay Junction Road.Turn left from James Bay Junction Road onto Blue Lake Road, finally turn right from Blue Lake road onto Three Legged Lake Road to the end at the access point.

Carpool Info

Anyone living in the GTA can arrange carpooling on their own arrangement.

Other
Notes

Please remember that the maximum limit of persons to camp overnight on an interior site in an Ontario provincial park is 9 persons with the maximum of 3 tents per site unless there is an unusual exception of a real large site. This is an opportunity at that time of the year the summer crowds have diminished by allowing more spacious area to explore especially when the large vessel traffic have declined on nearby Georgian Bay. Motorboats are prohibited on Spider and Clear Lakes.

Cancellation Policy
in advanced notice
Event Coordinator/s Contact Information
Contact (Name)
Andrew Craig
Phone
613-754-2882
Email
arcraig@bell.net

May20-25 Restoule/E. French River Backcountry

Submitted by HuttonSharon on
Outing Type → 
Flatwater

Relaxing stay at one site. Daily paddling, exploring, relaxing, hiking etc. Pets welcome. B.Y.O. gear, food, etc. Put-in at Restoule P. P. Room for two tents. Bring a lot of bug repellent for youself and inside your tent. I do not have home internet and my husband works nights and sleeps days. CALL AFTER 4 PM!!!! 519 855. 9919

The Basics
Event Location

Restoule P.P. area

Date(s) & Time
Event Duration
6 nights
Difficulty Rating
Beginner
Registration Cut Off
May 17
Participant Info
Who's Invited
Anyone
Maximum Group Size
9
Minimum Group Size
2
Itinerary
Itinerary description

See above.

Required Items to Bring

B.Y.O. everything

How to Get There
Event Directions

Hwy. 11 to Trout River. Exit 301. Left on 522. 522 to 524. Right on 524. 524 to 534. Left on 534. 534 to Restoule P.P.

Event Coordinator/s Contact Information
Contact (Name)
Sharon Hutton
Phone
519 855 9919
Email
theriault_hutton82@yahoo.com

Grand River

Submitted by NessBill on
Outing Type → 
Flatwater

This very popular annual trip seems to be a great draw for all levels of paddlers. We are now into the 11 year doing this and we’ve enjoyed perfect weather (most times), portage free paddling, and a social barbeque that has followed our outing. This is a wonderful day to enjoy an easy moving water river and to socialize with other WCA’ers. The trip will start in south Cambridge where we will put in and then paddle to Paris. We will pass through scenic farm country, negotiate some easy grade one water, and stop for lunch along the way. Those interested are welcome to join us back at our house in Cambridge for some food, beverage, and social time.

The Basics
Event Location

Grand River, Cambridge

Date(s) & Time
Event Duration
1 day
Difficulty Rating
Novice
Event Coordinator/s Contact Information
Contact (Name)
Doug Ashton
Phone
519-620-8364
Email
doug.ashton@rogers.com

Week Day Warriors - Shark Lake - ONE MORE NEEDED

Submitted by JamesGary on
Outing Type → 
Flatwater

I have booked a slow four weekday canoe trip, from Monday June 8 to Thursday June 11, 2015
The goal is to relax, explore and photography.
Day 1 - early departure to Long Lake canoe to Vixen, camp and explore
Day 2 - canoe from Vixen to Shark lake, camp and explore
Day 3 - day trip to Coon and back to explore
Day 4 - return out and home.

However, I required an on-line registration. Registration requires information on the names and ages of paddlers and number of cars. Also the colour of tents and canoes. I am looking for seven more people to join me.
One time registration fee of $11 for the group and camp fees of $12.43 for an adult and 9.94 for a senior 65 and older per person per night. SEND ME THE INFORMATION ASAP.

The Basics
Event Location

Shark Lake - Kawartha Highland Signature Site Park

Date(s) & Time
Event Duration
4 days to Thursday June 11, 2015
Difficulty Rating
Novice
Registration Cut Off
asap first seven people with required information
Participant Info
Who's Invited
seven more WCA members
Maximum Group Size
8
Minimum Group Size
2
Itinerary
Itinerary description

The goal is to relax, explore and photography.

Required Items to Bring

A good attitude and good food. The basic canoe / camping stuff.

Recommended Items to Bring

tba

How to Get There
Event Directions

http://www.ontarioparks.com/park/kawarthahighlands

Carpool Info

depends on who is coming and from where.

Other
Notes

ASAP please let me know if you can go and the information required.

Cancellation Policy
once I pay, you pay unless we can replace you.
Event Coordinator/s Contact Information
Contact (Name)
gary james
Phone
416-512-6690
Email
gary.james@sympatico.ca

Minesing Swamp * Date Change* Now Sat. May 9

Submitted by FarleyMary-Ber… on
Outing Type → 
Flatwater

Day long flat water trip.
(only thunderstorm will stop us)
Please bring all your own equipment. Bring your lunch/snacks and water as there will be no where to get anything along the paddle! and it could be a long paddle - 3 to 5 hours depending on water levels and downed trees etc.
See you all at 10 am. Please call me if you are not going to make it - 647-983-0418
***BRING BUG SPRAY***

The Basics
Event Location

Minesing and Edenvale, Ontario

Date(s) & Time
Event Duration
Day event 3 to 5 hours
Difficulty Rating
Beginner
Registration Cut Off
04/28/2015
Participant Info
Who's Invited
Everyone!
Maximum Group Size
12 boats
Minimum Group Size
4 boats
Itinerary
Itinerary description

We will meet at the put-in (Willow Creek Parking Lot, along George Johnston Road) for 10am and shuttle to the take-out which is nearby. We should then be on the water by 10:30 am.

Required Items to Bring

Bag lunch.
Dry change of clothes. Might need bug spray.
Water shoes/boots, there is some wading.
Awareness that through the main section, there will be nowhere to land. Thus, nowhere to find a bathroom either! Please watch your coffee intake.

Recommended Items to Bring

Rain gear just in case; it could be warm and sunny, it could be cold and raining. A compass!
If you have a gps it would be a good thing to bring. I do not have one.

***BRING BUG SPRAY***

How to Get There
Event Directions

From Hwy. #400, exit at #96 to Dunlop Street West toward Angus.
Turn Right at George Johnston Road / Regional Road 28 toward Minesing.
After approx. 8km, there is a small parking lot on the left side next to the creek.

The take out is at the Edenvale Conservation Area. Continue on George Johnston Road and turn Left at Hwy. #26 West.
At Edenvale, there is a small parking lot on the Right side.
See directions here:
https://www.google.ca/maps/dir/44.421875,-79.823358/44.453897,-79.90212….

Other
Notes

Notes:

If you don't have a boat and would like to come you can get (rent) everything you need from:
Outfitter:
Richard Bowering - Eagle Adventures
boweringr@gmail.com
(705) 888-2551

Cancellation Policy
Call to let me know you are not coming! 647-983-0418
Event Coordinator/s Contact Information
Contact (Name)
M. Bernadette Farley
Phone
647-983-0418 after 5:30pm (not on Tues.)
Email
mbernadette.farley@gmail.com

Queen Elizabeth II Wildlands Park - Explore with Gary Ataman Nov 1-2, 14

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Outing Type → 
Flatwater

ARE YOU READY FOR ANOTHER EXPLORE ADVENTURE? Join me in exploring the hidden waterways of Queen Elizabeth II Wildlands Provincial Park. We will be travelling through classic Canadian Shield territory. On this trip we will opening up a new route north of Victoria Lake.

The Basics
Event Location

Queen Elizabeth II Wildlands Park (North of Norland)

Date(s) & Time
Event Duration
2 days
Difficulty Rating
Advanced
Registration Cut Off
Oct 23,14
Participant Info
Who's Invited
Experienced back country folks who are looking for an adventure off the beaten
Maximum Group Size
3 boats
Minimum Group Size
1 boat
Itinerary
Itinerary description

If you are looking for a exploration cold weather challenge then this outing is for you.
We will be exploring, new and old canoe routes in Queen Elizabeth II Provincial Park.
We will be canoeing lakes, ponds, rivers and bushwhacking hiking to find our way around the park. The goal of the outing is to find new routes through the park.
Our plan is to paddle/hike ~15-20 km/5-6 hours a day. Participants should be prepared to perform one way portages across un-marked bushwhacking Canadian Shield terrain. So pack light.
We explored a good section of the park over the past few years. You can check out my Facebook page to see previous trips. This is what you can expect on my outings.

Required Items to Bring

One light weight canoe pack and wilderness camping gear to allow one carry portages.
Flat water canoe and camping gear
First Aid Kit
PFD, whistle, throw rope, bailer, etc.

Recommended Items to Bring

Camera
Food
Car clothes for drive home

How to Get There
Event Directions

See event organizer

Carpool Info

See event organizer

Other
Notes

To sign up for this event send me an email.
The event organizer will coordinate the trip with the aid of a Excel planning sheet. This sheet will collect info form individuals on the event. The sheet will be distributed to all to coordinate canoe/shelter teams, emergency contact/medical information, etc.
You need to take Friday off work.
Do not have a canoe or partner? I will try and match you up with one.
Not sure if you are ready for this adventure, well you can take a look at my Facebook page to check out my previous events and/or give me a call 905-683-3100 ext 1286 to discuss.

Cancellation Policy
Only sign up if you are sure you will make the event.
Event Coordinator/s Contact Information
Contact (Name)
Gary Ataman
Phone
905-683-3100 ext 1286 (work) or 905-922-1434 (cell)
Email
gary.ataman@safranmbd.com

Algonquin Flatwater Canoe Trip - Erables Lake Loop

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Outing Type → 
Flatwater

Algonquin Flatwater Canoe Trip - Erables Lake Loop (Kioshkokowi Lake, Mink Lake, Mouse Lake, Erables Lake, Maple Lake).

The Basics
Event Location

Algonquin Provincial Park - North End

Date(s) & Time
Event Duration
5 Days
Difficulty Rating
Intermediate
Registration Cut Off
September 01, 2014
Participant Info
Who's Invited
People who like canoe trips!
Maximum Group Size
2 Boats
Minimum Group Size
4 People
Itinerary
Itinerary description

5 Days (Sept 4th to Sept 8th). Four days of paddling, One day to relax.
This loop is for experienced paddlers with several longer portages (Kevin Callan posted a portion of this trip as being novice.... See trip report in his book Paddling Guide to Algonquin Park).

Required Items to Bring

This list will be provide by Event Coordinator

Recommended Items to Bring

This list will be provide by Event Coordinator

How to Get There
Event Directions

Directions to follow.

Carpool Info

Will discuss this as an option with participants.

Other
Notes

More details to follow.

Cancellation Policy
Only inquire if you are serious about joining the trip
Event Coordinator/s Contact Information
Contact (Name)
Mark Totten
Phone
email only
Email
mark.totten@hotmail.ca

Killarney August 25 to 29th (or 30th)

Submitted by RobertsonSue on
Outing Type → 
Flatwater

A very relaxed and easy trip with short flat portages.

Monday August 25 - Friday August 29th (have it booked till the 30th but am thinking of coming back on Friday the 29th)

An early morning Monday to drive up.

George Lake Monday night, Killarney Lake (two nights); OSA Lake (one/two nights)

And an optional hike up the Crack on Wednesday.

The Basics
Event Location

Killarney: George Lake to start

Date(s) & Time
Event Duration
5 days
Difficulty Rating
Intermediate
Registration Cut Off
August 21, 2014
Participant Info
Who's Invited
Anyone
Maximum Group Size
4 boats
Minimum Group Size
2
Itinerary
Itinerary description

Up early Monday morning to make the 4-5 hr drive.

Monday 25th night on George. George Lake is our put-in so it will be a short paddle.

Tuesday 26/Wednesday 27 nights on Killarney. From George Lake to Freeland Lake (80m portage) from Freeland to Killarney (380m). 6 to 9 km depending. On the second day on Killarney I would like to hike The Crack: http://www.ontariohighpoints.com/the-crack/ We can leave our canoes just at the long portage into Kakakise and walk the 1440m portage and enter the trail at Kakakise. Think it will be about 1.8k to the top from Kakakise Creek.

Thursay 28 on OSA!!! This lake is BEAUTIFUL. I do have it booked till the Saturday but am thinking of coming back on the Friday unless I have more people interested that would like to stay that extra night. Only a 130m portage from Killarney. We could go explore Muriel! Suppose to be beautiful there as well. Swimming. Reading. Taking in the beauty of this lake. Paddle around it. Up early early on Friday (or Saturday) morning for a approx 10k paddle back to George Lake.

Required Items to Bring

We will be responsible for our own breakfast and lunches and each person I think will do one communal meal. Dinners will be communal and perhaps a breakfast depending.

Your camping gear.

Recommended Items to Bring

Smile.

How to Get There
Event Directions

https://www.google.ca/maps/place/George+Lake/@46.0448856,-81.3764313,14…

Carpool Info

We will organize carpool via phone and other details as this is very short notice.

Event Coordinator/s Contact Information
Contact (Name)
Sue Robertson
Phone
647-861-8884 (home); 416-319-1116 (cell)
Email
suerobertson.is@gmail.com

Chiniguchi Lake and River System

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Outing Type → 
Flatwater

This is one of my favourite lake trips.
We will be travelling at a comfortable pace with two lay-over camp sites. Some planned activities include, climbing the Elephant, swim in Paradise Lagoon, explore Dougherty, and Frederick Lakes.
For meals, we plan for communal breakfasts and dinners. Lunches will be left to the individuals or partners. Although we are not on a provincial park, we would like to avoid disposable cans and bottles.
This is an ideal trip for intermediate lake water canoeists who are comfortable camping for this duration. Portages are easy to moderate. A few moderately steep climbs might be encountered.

Note: This trip is now Full.

The Basics
Event Location

Chiniguchi River System

Date(s) & Time
Event Duration
8 days
Difficulty Rating
Intermediate
Registration Cut Off
July 25
Participant Info
Maximum Group Size
3 canoes
Event Coordinator/s Contact Information
Contact (Name)
Jeff Haymer
Phone
416 635 5801
Email
jhaymer@primus.ca

Northern Killarney

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Outing Type → 
Flatwater

As the guide book says, "Paddlers who choose this route will travel the entire west and central regions of the park. Recommended for experienced canoeists, this trip tours some of the most remote areas and spectacular landscapes that Killarney has to offer"

Note: This trip is now full.

The Basics
Event Location

Charlton--Great Mountain Lake Loop of Killarney

Date(s) & Time
Event Duration
ten days
Difficulty Rating
Advanced
Registration Cut Off
July 18th, 2014
Participant Info
Who's Invited
fit canoists (many portages)
Maximum Group Size
3 boats
Minimum Group Size
3 boats
Itinerary
Itinerary description

We are planning for a ten-day trip which loops around the northern end of Killarney park from Charlton Lake through Great Mountain Lake, out to Georgian Bay and then back north through Nellie Lake before heading back to Charlton Lake. The trip starts from north of Willsville.

Required Items to Bring

to be discussed by the team

Recommended Items to Bring

to be discussed by the team

Other
Notes

Please get in touch with me if you are interested,
Joan

Event Coordinator/s Contact Information
Contact (Name)
Joan Heyding
Phone
H: 613-719-7762 cell: 613-322-6543
Email
ljheyding@gmail.com
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