Minesing Swamp

Submitted by FarleyMary-Bern... on Sun, 04/15/2012 - 12:18

Flatwater

The Minesing Swamp, centrally located between Barrie and Wasaga Beach, has been identified as the largest and best example of fen bog in southern Ontario. The confluence of the Nottawasaga River with three tributaries provide for an interconnected network of swamps, fens, bogs and marshes. The swamp is an important staging area for thousands of migratory waterfowl, and contains a large heron rookery.

We will enter from Willow Creek, cross the central flood area before joining the Nottawasaga, and follow the river down to Edenvale. A pleasant day’s paddle for canoeists of all skill levels.

The Basics

Event Location:

Minesing and Edenvale, Ontario

Date(s) & Time:

Saturday, April 28, 2012 - 09:00

Registration Cut Off:

April 22/2012

Event Duration:

All day - paddle will be over sometime mid to late afternoon

Difficulty Rating:

Beginner

Participant Info

Who's Invited:

Novice to Experienced paddler

Maximum Group Size:

8 boats

Minimum Group Size:

6 boats

Itinerary

Itinerary description:

We will meet at the put-in (Willow Creek Parking Lot, along George Johnston Road) for 9am and shuttle to the take-out which is nearby. We will stop at a local diner to refuel and warm-up after the event.
There is an out house at this location to use before we depart.

Required Items to Bring:

Bag lunch. It is a long paddle and you will need nourishment along the way. We will stop at some point to have lunch.
Dry change of clothes.
Water shoes, 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.