Pickerel/French Rivers by Canoe/Kayak

Flatwater

This is a 5-day canoe/kayak outing on the Pickerel River, paddling onto French River & camping in the French River Provincial Park - starting point is Pickerel River at Hwy. 69 on August 23rd & ending at Hartley Bay on August 27th. Paddling skills at beginner or intermediate level (or anywhere in between) are required. Our group currently is three-strong, with plans of taking one canoe & one kayak. Additions of 1-3 persons - to join the group or paddle along as your own group - would be welcome. The terrain involved is geologically & aesthetically fascinating, offering opportunities for a serene paddling/camping experience.
This is short notice, but please contact not later than Friday, the 20th.

The Basics

Event Location:

French River Provincial Park

Date(s) & Time:

Monday, August 23, 2010 (All day)

Registration Cut Off:

Friday, August 20th, 2010

Event Duration:

5 days

Difficulty Rating:

Beginner

Event Coordinator(s):

Osmond Solomon

Participant Info

Maximum Group Size:

4 boats

Minimum Group Size:

N/A

Itinerary

Itinerary description:

Starting at Pickerel River at Hwy. 69 on Monday, August 23rd (hopefully around 10-11am - we'll be driving from Toronto on Monday morning).
Paddling down Pickerel River, joining French River, and on to Allen Lake. Camping 4 nights around Pickerel River, Merranger's Island, and Pig Island.
Arriving pick-up point at Hartley Bay on the afternoon of Friday, August 27th. Please e-mail or call for more details.

Contact Information

Contact (Name):

Osmond Solomon

Phone:

647 218 7719

Email:

osmondrs@gmail.com