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Photographing French River

6 day canoe trip starting and ending where Highway 69 crosses the French River. This trip is intended for enthusiastic photographers who will bring their interchangeable lens camera to capture stunning photos and videos of Canada's First Heritage River. Basic route is a figure 8 around Merranger's Island and French River Island - including a bit of paddling along the shore of Georgian Bay.

The Basics
Event Location: 
French River
Date(s) & Time: 
Monday, July 17, 2017 - 13:00
Registration Cut Off: 
June 16, 2017
Event Duration: 
5 nights, 6 days
Difficulty Rating: 
Intermediate
Participant Info
Who's Invited: 
WCA Members
Maximum Group Size: 
4 people (2 boats)
Minimum Group Size: 
2 people (1 boat)
Itinerary
Itinerary description: 

July 17 - Launch Canoes at French River Supply Post. Camp near Ox Bay
July 18 - Camp near Dallas Rapids
July 19 - Camp at one of 5 campsites on the shores of Georgian Bay
July 20 - Camp near "The Elbow"
July 21 - Camp near Ox Bay
July 22 - Land Canoes at French River Supply Post

About 4 portages totalling about 500 meters

Required Items to Bring: 

You must bring or rent a canoe and all camping equipment. There might be opportunity to share some camping items.

Interchangeable Lens Camera and any other photography equipment that you care to portage and carry in your canoe.

Breakfasts and Dinners will be communal as per consensus assignment. Lunches and Snacks are your own responsibility.

Recommended Items to Bring: 

Sunscreen, brimmed hat, rain gear, dry bags, bug spray, etc...

Canoe tripping checklist available on request.

How to Get There
Event Directions: 

Google maps from your home to French River Supply Post will get you there. The intent is to start paddling after lunch on Monday July 17.

Carpool Info: 

Participants are encouraged to car pool to reduce the cost of parking at French River Supply Post.

Other
Cancellation Policy: 
To be discussed with participants
Event Coordinator/s Contact Information
Contact (Name): 
Ron Mantay
Phone: 
Prefer email for first contact

Exploring Northwest Algonquin

6 day canoe trip loop starting and ending at Kiosk in Northwest Algonquin Park.

The Basics
Event Location: 
Northwest Algonquin Park
Date(s) & Time: 
Monday, October 2, 2017 - 13:00
Registration Cut Off: 
September 18
Event Duration: 
5 nights, 6 days
Difficulty Rating: 
Intermediate
Participant Info
Who's Invited: 
WCA members
Maximum Group Size: 
8 people or 4 boats
Minimum Group Size: 
2 people, in one boat!
Itinerary
Itinerary description: 

July 24 - camping on Kioshkokwi
July 25 - Mouse Lake
July 26 - Erables
July 27 - Three-Mile
July 28 - Manitou
July 29 paddling back to Kiosk

15 portages totalling 14,880m

Required Items to Bring: 

own canoe, camping equipment although some gear can be shared

Breakfasts and Dinners will be communal, as per assignment, lunches are your own responsibility

Recommended Items to Bring: 

Sunscreen, a hat and bug spray!!!
Further item list available upon request...

How to Get There
Event Directions: 

Google maps from your home to Kiosk will tell you how...

Carpool Info: 

Participants will be encouraged to carpool

Event Coordinator/s Contact Information
Contact (Name): 
Cynthia Sherwood
Phone: 
prefer email for first contact

Grand River

Date: June 17th, 2017

This very popular annual trip seems to be a great draw for all levels of paddlers. We are now into the 13th 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, stop at a haunted mill, 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.

Contact: Doug Ashton 519-620-8364 doug.ashton@rogers.com

The Basics
Event Location: 
Grand River
Date(s) & Time: 
Saturday, June 17, 2017 (All day)
Registration Cut Off: 
06/10/2017
Event Duration: 
8 hours
Difficulty Rating: 
Novice
Participant Info
Who's Invited: 
WCA Members
Maximum Group Size: 
12 boats
Event Coordinator/s Contact Information
Contact (Name): 
Doug Ashton
Phone: 
519-620-8364

Minesing Swamp/Wetlands - CLOSED NOW

Gary James and I will organize this.
It is about a 4-5 hour paddle with probably no chance to get out to go to bathroom, depending on the waterlevel
I did it only once, and i loved the fact we paddled through the Forest and the corn field.
Had a great time
THE BIG CHANGE THIS YEAR IS THAT YOU NEED TO PURCHASE A PARKING PERMIT ONLINE BEFORE YOU GO - SEE DETAILED DESCRIPTION UNDERNEATH
So i'm in charge, but I am depending on Gary James to help me
PLEASE SIGN UP ONLINE!!!!!!

The Basics
Event Location: 
Mineesing Swamp
Date(s) & Time: 
Saturday, June 3, 2017 - 09:00
Registration Cut Off: 
June 1st, 2017
Event Duration: 
1 day
Difficulty Rating: 
Beginner
Participant Info
Who's Invited: 
All WCA Members
Itinerary
Itinerary description: 

http://ontarioconservationareas.ca/component/mtree/conservation-authorit...

http://www.nvca.on.ca/Pages/MinesingWetlands.aspx

Parking Fees- NO CASH OR CC PAYMENT ON SITE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Funds raised from parking fees help NVCA and our volunteer groups with ongoing maintenance and restoration of our conservation areas.
Daily Parking
Visitors to NVCA-operated conservation areas are required to purchase a daily parking pass.
• Daily Parking – $6.50 per vehicle
Payment Options
• Pay on-site with your smartphone or cellphone through MacKay Meters (look for signs in parking lots). Use the app or call toll free 1-844-334-7078.
• Pre-pay at home on your computer (mackaypay.com) or phone (1-844-334-7078 toll free). You may require a zone number when you make your payment.
o Tiffin - Zone 3011
o Fort Willow - Zone 3012
o Nottawasaga Bluffs - Zone 3013
o Petun - Zone 3014
o Glencairn - Zone 3015
o Minesing Canoe Corral - Zone 3016
o Minesing Lookout - Zone 3017
o Mayers Marsh - Zone 3018
• Pre-purchase a pass from the NVCA offices, located at the Tiffin Conservation Area, 8195 8th Line, Utopia (open Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.).
Enforcement
• Parking is enforced during conservation area hours of operation, dawn to dusk, daily.
Paddling Safety Equipment
Whether you're travelling by canoe or kayak, we recommend carrying some extra paddling safety equipment along with the mandatory marine safety equipment required by Transport Canada.

Required Items to Bring: 

Patience, Smile, Lunch
Spare paddle - knife - towline - extra rope - First Aid kit -

Recommended Items to Bring: 

boots and/or rain gear
GPS - compass

How to Get There
Event Directions: 

Unloading and starting at Willow Creek at hw 28 at 9.00 AM

and Paddling till Edenvale at Hw 26
shuttle between those 2 is about 7 km

Event Coordinator/s Contact Information
Contact (Name): 
Emmy Hendrickx
Phone: 
not giving this out

Quetico Sept 23 - October 9th, 2017

I would like to explore Quetico
We are entering definitely from the Canadian site, either Beaver house or Stanton Bay.
Sites i would like to visit is pictographs on Quetico lake, Chatterton Falls and maybe Louisa Falls. And hopefully some historically sites where the fur traders and the loggers came by.
Agnes Lake, Man Chain, Falls chain due to their Historical value are also high on the list
I have changed the difficulty rating to Intermediate, due to the remote places we are going. So experience in the outdoors is a definitely must. As it is working as a team is of high importance for this trip.
Trip is filling up with committed people. I realize it is still a long way away. But we need to start more detailed planning as a team.

The Basics
Event Location: 
Quetico provincial park
Date(s) & Time: 
Saturday, September 23, 2017 (All day)
Registration Cut Off: 
before March 20, 2017 so that we can book and get reservation
Event Duration: 
4 days travelling - 10-12 days canoeing - 2 days rest or in case of emergency
Difficulty Rating: 
Intermediate
Participant Info
Who's Invited: 
Everyone who want to share my dream
Maximum Group Size: 
4 boats
Minimum Group Size: 
2 people
Itinerary
Itinerary description: 

still doing research, looking for ideas and/or suggestions

Required Items to Bring: 

canoe, tent, shovel, camera, good humour, smile

How to Get There
Carpool Info: 

carpooling to and from Atikokan

Other
Cancellation Policy: 
pay your portion or find a replacement
Event Coordinator/s Contact Information
Contact (Name): 
Emmy
Phone: 
not available

Canoe lake 150 for 150 - FULL

Maybe you have heard or read about it.
to celebrate 150 years Canada, on June 25th, we want to celebrate 150 canoes on Canoe Lake.
see facebook page150 for 150 or at http://www.150for150.com
I have a booked a site for 2 nights prior to this event
And want to make it a lazy, exploring fun weekend.
Who wants to join me.

This event is sold out

The Basics
Event Location: 
Alconquin park
Date(s) & Time: 
Friday, June 23, 2017 - 12:05
Registration Cut Off: 
May 25, 2017
Event Duration: 
2 nights
Difficulty Rating: 
Beginner
Participant Info
Who's Invited: 
Everyone who wants to celebrate 150 years Canada
Maximum Group Size: 
3 boats
Minimum Group Size: 
1
Itinerary
Itinerary description: 

I have one site booked.- Teepee lake?
One little portage to Canoe lake
There are possibilities to book more sites or find a bigger site for now.
Anyone that is familar in Alconquin, your support is very much appreciated

Required Items to Bring: 

Tent, canoe, personal equipment.
more to come closer to date

Event Coordinator/s Contact Information
Contact (Name): 
Emmy Hendrickx
Phone: 
not available

Gibson and Severn River Loop

Join me on this 4 day, 3 night canoe adventure. The route takes us through a little bit of everything; cottage country and rough Canadian Shield wilderness areas in the Gravenhurst area. By signing up for this trip you also agree to the conditions in the WCA liability waiver. Please locate it on the WCA website under the Outings tab.

The Basics
Event Location: 
Gibson and Severn River, Gravenhurst Area
Date(s) & Time: 
Friday, October 7, 2016 - 10:00
Registration Cut Off: 
Sept 23, 2016
Event Duration: 
4 days, 3 nights
Difficulty Rating: 
Intermediate
Participant Info
Who's Invited: 
Members with overnight fall camping and canoeing experience capable of completing the route at a steady pace of 4-5kph, capable of one shot portages.
Maximum Group Size: 
4 boats
Minimum Group Size: 
1 boat
Itinerary
Itinerary description: 

Approx. 60 km total, multiple short portages and a few bush crashes of a few hundred meters each, a few cliffs and waterfalls, normal stuff.
Friday morning meet up at Nine Mile Marina Parking lot 10 AM. Paddle to a wilderness camp on the Gibson river.
Saturday; Down the Gibson River to Six Mile Lake. Camp in wilderness section of the river.
Sunday; Up the Severn River to a small lake off the beaten path.
Monday; Return to the marina
See me for maps and other details

Required Items to Bring: 

Overnight fall camping canoeing gear
Food, etc.
PFD and other safety gear
Canoe or partner
If you don't have a canoe or partner, we may be able to team you up with someone else.

Recommended Items to Bring: 

See me for details

How to Get There
Event Directions: 

See me for details once you sign up

Carpool Info: 

Possible. See me for details once you sign up

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

The Northwest Wilderness Quest - part three - Woodland Caribou in 2019

Hi,

This trip is now open again for another canoe team or two.

We are flexible for dates between May 26 and June 27.

We are looking right now at a 10-12 day loop.
Starting at Douglas lake, westbound to Hatchet, Embryo, Telescope, Optic, Glenn, Hansen, Rostoul, Gammon, Royd. Going north and back east in a loop via Constellation, Lightning, North Prairie, Indian House, Crystal, Bell, Page, Peterson, Hatchet, and finish on Douglas Lake.

Plus the 3 day drive up and then 3 days back.

The Basics
Event Location: 
Woodland Caribou Ontario provincial park
Date(s) & Time: 
Friday, May 24, 2019 (All day)
Registration Cut Off: 
one or two more teams
Event Duration: 
two weeks canoe trip plus travel
Difficulty Rating: 
Intermediate
Participant Info
Who's Invited: 
all wca members
Maximum Group Size: 
6 people in 3 canoes
Minimum Group Size: 
2 people in one canoe
Itinerary
Itinerary description: 

2017.07.29 to 08.13 - Quetico - completed
2018.08.10 to 24 - Wabakimi - completed
2019 - Woodland Caribou - must be completed before Oct 31, 2019.

Required Items to Bring: 

tba

Recommended Items to Bring: 

tba

How to Get There
Event Directions: 

tba

Carpool Info: 

tba

Other
Cancellation Policy: 
once committed you are committed to all costs
Event Coordinator/s Contact Information
Contact (Name): 
gary james
Phone: 
416-512-669zero

Vixen Lake in Kawartha Highlands Provincial Park

TRIP FULL

To participate please register by contacting me either by phone or email. Then we will contact Ontario Parks for any additional person under our reservation number. An advanced reservation and camping fee is required for this park. The park has no permit office on-site. Reservations are done by phone or on-line and paid by credit card. The camping fee is $12.43 per night for one adult person. There is also a $9.74 reservation fee that we will split the cost on later when we have the total number of participants. When you register, I will give you the park back-country campsite number and reservation number so you can pay for your camping fee.

The Basics
Event Location: 
Long Lake Access Point in Kawartha Highlands Provincial Park
Date(s) & Time: 
Monday, September 12, 2016 - 11:00
Registration Cut Off: 
TRIP FULL
Event Duration: 
TRIP FULL
Difficulty Rating: 
Novice
Participant Info
Who's Invited: 
TRIP FULL
Maximum Group Size: 
TRIP FULL
Minimum Group Size: 
1 person
Itinerary
Itinerary description: 

Duration date is Monday, September 12th at around 11:00 AM from Long Lake Access Point parking lot. Then paddle for about nearly 5 km on Long Lake, then portage 342m into Buzzard Lake, then paddle at just over 3 km onto the next portage for 207m into Vixen Lake where we will be camping for 3 nights on an island. Estimated time may vary between 3 and 5 hours depending on leisure stopovers.
Two days are an option to explore nearby Shark Lake with a 541m portage,or more adventurous three portages into Stoplog Lake. Maybe spend relaxing leisure time on the island campsite. Expect to return to the access point by the afternoon on Thursday, Sept. 15th

Required Items to Bring: 

warm clothing layers, sleeping bag, flashlight, your own food for three full days, utensils, reliable walking shoes, socks, raincoat & wear, drinking bottle(s), tent (depending if sharing), sleeping pad, toilet paper.

Recommended Items to Bring: 

camera, swimwear (if weather is still warm) towel, washing items, tealights, matches .

How to Get There
Event Directions: 

From Peterborough take Highway 28 north towards Bancroft for nearly 50 km, then turn left onto Long Lake Road for about 2 km to Access Point # 2 for overnight parking

Carpool Info: 

Arrangement is up to those who participant.

Other
Cancellation Policy: 
none
Event Coordinator/s Contact Information
Contact (Name): 
Andrew Craig
Phone: 
613-754-2882
Email: 

Lock 'n Paddle - National Canoe Day

On Sunday June 26 they want to see how many canoes fit in the Peterborough Lift Lock.
I like to participate in this fun event and paddle through the locks on the Trent
I am looking for partners to paddle with me, and for other people who are interested in this event.

The goal is to meet at Del Crary Park, 100 George Street, in Peterborough, at 10.30 AM
That we shuttle our cars
It is about a 35 minute paddle to the Lift Lock and we are supposed to be at the Lock at 13.00 (1 PM)

People that are interested in this fun event and are familiar with the area, please contact me and we can set up a more concrete plan
Starting/Meeting time can be adjusted -as we decide how many locks we are going to paddle, depending how long it takes to fill up the lock with all these canoes and how far we want to go after the lift lock to a following lock.

The Basics
Event Location: 
Peterborough Lift Lock
Date(s) & Time: 
Sunday, June 26, 2016 - 10:30
Registration Cut Off: 
Friday June 24, 2016
Event Duration: 
1 Day
Difficulty Rating: 
Beginner
Itinerary
Required Items to Bring: 

Personal Floatation Device worn by each paddler.
Sound signalling device, buoyant heaving line, and bailer for each boat.
Due to safety concerns stand up paddle boards will not be permitted.
By participating in this event you agree to be photographed and/or filmed. We want to capture and share this event with the world and we hope you do too!

Recommended Items to Bring: 

Sunscreen, hat, camera
Smile

Event Coordinator/s Contact Information
Contact (Name): 
Emmy Hendrickx
Phone: 
9057274876
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