Whitewater

SPENCE’S CELEBRATED SALMON-MOIRA WEEKEND

Book after February 20. Just north of Belleville, these two rivers offer exciting whitewater and fine scenery. The Salmon is the more gentle run, with some small rapids for you to practice your skills. The Moira has larger rapids possibly up to class 3. You can bivouac at my house and enjoy a potluck dinner. These are two of Southern Ontario's finest spring rivers. Intermediate paddlers welcome. Limit six boats.

The Basics
Date(s) & Time: 
Saturday, April 24, 2010 - 16:40
Event Duration: 
1 day
Difficulty Rating: 
Intermediate
Event Coordinator/s Contact Information
Contact (Name): 
Glenn Spence
Phone: 
613-475-4176

BLACK RIVER (WASHAGO) & HEAD RIVER

Book by April 3. Date tentative. The actual date will depend on optimal water levels. This section of the Washago Black River is a short run from the concrete bridge on Hwy 169 south of Washago to the first concession road west. It’s a short stretch of river, but we will take about 3 hours of paddling, working the river. It is an easy, fun run where paddlers can practice eddies, ferries and surfing, with little or no consequences (except for the COLD water). If the water level is suitable, and there is interest, we can drive over to the nearby Head River. The Head is small and technical, and has been described as a mini-Beaver Creek. In this short section there are a number of Class 2-3 ledge rapids that require precise maneuvering. This river is best for skilled intermediates. There will probably still be some snow in the bush and the water will be cold. Tandem canoes must have a center airbag. Wetsuits or drysuits and helmets are required. Limit 5 canoes.

The Basics
Date(s) & Time: 
Wednesday, April 7, 2010 - 16:38
Difficulty Rating: 
Intermediate
Event Coordinator/s Contact Information
Contact (Name): 
Jon McPhee
Phone: 
905-640-8819

WEEKDAY WHITEWATER

I like to get out during the week to paddle whenever weather and water are good. Favourite destinations are the Black and Head near Washago, as well as the HWY 7 rivers. Call me if interested, and I’ll put you on my contact list. The Black at Washago is suitable for a novice with moving water experience. The HWY 7 runs are for good intermediates or better. Drysuits or wetsuits a must, as are properly outfitted whitewater boats.

The Basics
Date(s) & Time: 
Monday, March 1, 2010 - 16:16
Difficulty Rating: 
Intermediate
Event Coordinator/s Contact Information
Contact (Name): 
Jon McPhee
Phone: 
905-640-8819

ALGONQUIN PARK WINTER CAMPING IN STYLE

Stay at our winter tent and enjoy glorious snow fantasia in Algonquin Park. The tent comes complete with a very large with a 10 ft.x6ft. straw bed and interior wood stove. Contact us for assisted or self-supported use.

The Basics
Date(s) & Time: 
Sunday, January 31, 2010 - 09:05
Difficulty Rating: 
Intermediate
Event Coordinator/s Contact Information
Contact (Name): 
Jay Neilson & Frank Knaapen
Phone: 
613-687-6037
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