Flatwater

Algonquin Flatwater Canoe Trip - Erables Lake Loop

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: 
Thursday, September 4, 2014 (All day)
Registration Cut Off: 
September 01, 2014
Event Duration: 
5 Days
Difficulty Rating: 
Intermediate
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
Cancellation Policy: 
Only inquire if you are serious about joining the trip
Event Coordinator/s Contact Information
Contact (Name): 
Mark Totten
Phone: 
email only

Killarney August 25 to 29th (or 30th)

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: 
Monday, August 25, 2014 - 08:00
Registration Cut Off: 
August 21, 2014
Event Duration: 
5 days
Difficulty Rating: 
Intermediate
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,-81.3764313,14z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x4d2e721af51d420b:0x786bd68b83f44741

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)

Chiniguchi Lake and River System

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: 
Tuesday, August 5, 2014 (All day)
Registration Cut Off: 
July 25
Event Duration: 
8 days
Difficulty Rating: 
Intermediate
Participant Info
Maximum Group Size: 
3 canoes
Event Coordinator/s Contact Information
Contact (Name): 
Jeff Haymer
Phone: 
416 635 5801

Northern Killarney

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: 
Thursday, September 18, 2014 - 11:59
Registration Cut Off: 
July 18th, 2014
Event Duration: 
ten days
Difficulty Rating: 
Advanced
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

Event Coordinator/s Contact Information
Contact (Name): 
Joan Heyding
Phone: 
H: 613-719-7762 cell: 613-322-6543

Temagami P.P. - South to North - OPENING FOR 2 PEOPLE

Flatwater canoe trip in Temagami Provincial Park for intermediate level paddlers. (Lake Temagami – Diamond Lake – Maple Mountain Hike - Lady Evelyn Lake)

The Basics
Event Location: 
Temagami
Date(s) & Time: 
Saturday, July 12, 2014 - 14:16
Registration Cut Off: 
June 24, 2014
Event Duration: 
11 days, 10 nights
Difficulty Rating: 
Intermediate
Participant Info
Who's Invited: 
People who want to explore and are looking for a great time.
Maximum Group Size: 
3 boats (6 people)
Minimum Group Size: 
4 people
Itinerary
Itinerary description: 

We will meet and stay at a cottage just north of Parry Sound on Friday evening, July 11th and drive north early Saturday morning (Alternative carpooling locations can be discussed later if necessary). The first day includes the drive to Temagami, carpooling vehicles to Mowat Landing, and a short paddle to Temagami Island where we will set up camp. There will be plenty of time to take a hike through the old growth forest on the island. For the next couple days, we will canoe north on Lake Temagami to the Sharp Rock Inlet and onto Diamond Lake where we will take a day off to relax or optional trip to Wakimika Triangle. After our day off, we will continue canoeing north into Lady Evelyn Lake via Diamond Lake. Another day off is planned to make an optional hike up Maple Mountain. The last leg of the trip includes paddling east for three more days where the trip will end at Mowat Landing.
Trip Highlights:
• Hike parts of the Temagami Island old growth forest trails (maximum 9 km’s of trail for hiking)
• Optional hike up to Maple Mountain for a great view of Temagami; (4.3 km long one way, 350m elevation gain)
• Optional canoe / hike to Wakimika Triangle; (14.5 km long canoe (round trip), up to 15.5 km hiking (include portage distance))
• Due to the amount of open water and potential wind, all paddle days will be kept to under 16 km’s per day (roughly 3 to 4 hour days)

Required Items to Bring: 

A required list of items will be sent out to the trip participants by the trip organizer.

Recommended Items to Bring: 

A recommended list of items will be sent out to the trip participants by the trip organizer.

How to Get There
Event Directions: 

Contact event organizer

Carpool Info: 

Contact event organizer, 1100 km's round trip (max) starting from location north of Toronto, Approximately $.025/km split per person per car.

Other
Cancellation Policy: 
Please only sign up if you plan to go on the trip.
Event Coordinator/s Contact Information
Contact (Name): 
Mark Totten
Phone: 
email only

Killarney Provincial Park - Killarney Lake - Fall Colours (opening for 1 more paddler)

Flatwater canoe trip in Killarney Provincial Park (George Lake, Killarney Lake, plus a hike to 'The Crack') (opening for 1 more paddler)

The Basics
Event Location: 
Killarney P.P.
Date(s) & Time: 
Thursday, September 18, 2014 - 12:00
Registration Cut Off: 
Sept 6, 2014
Event Duration: 
3 1/2 days, 3 nights
Difficulty Rating: 
Novice
Participant Info
Who's Invited: 
People who want to relax and take in the amazing fall colours that Killarney has to offer!
Maximum Group Size: 
4 boats (8 people)
Minimum Group Size: 
4 people
Itinerary
Itinerary description: 

Why not celebrate Killarney Provincial Park 50th birthday with a combination canoe / hiking trip to take in the fall colours. On Thursday afternoon; we will carpool north to George Lake Campground in Killarney Provincial Park. First thing Friday morning; we will canoe into Killarney Lake and to set up base camp. There will be opportunities on Saturday to hike up to 'The Crack' and/or take a short canoe trip into OSA Lake to take in all the fall colours. Note that there are several options to getting up to 'The Crack'. A couple of options include complete loops with either more canoeing or more hiking depending on what the group decides. On Sunday we will make our way back out to the George Lake access point.
Total Canoeing Distance: 22 km’s plus any distance done for the optional excursions
Number of Portages: 4 (80m, 380m, and same two portages on way back out). Notes: This trip involves group meals for both breakfast and dinner. Lunches and snacks will be by individual participants. Canoeing Experience: Novice -interested participants should be confident paddlers. Portaging Experience: Easy - Bring more luxury items!

Required Items to Bring: 

A required list of items will be sent out to the trip participants by the trip organizer.

Recommended Items to Bring: 

A recommended list of items will be sent out to the trip participants by the trip organizer.

How to Get There
Event Directions: 

Contact event organizer

Carpool Info: 

Approximately 750 km's round trip. Departure time is 12:00 p.m. from a location north of Toronto (possibly the carpool lot at intersection highway 9 & 400 ). Approximately $.025/km per person.

Other
Cancellation Policy: 
Please only sign up if you plan to go on the trip.
Event Coordinator/s Contact Information
Contact (Name): 
Mark totten
Phone: 
email only

Queen Elizabeth II Wildlands Park - Explore with Gary Ataman May 9-11, 14

ARE YOU READY FOR ANOTHER EXPLORE ADVENTURE? Join me, explore the hidden waterways of Queen Elizabeth II Wildlands Provincial Park. We will be travelling through classic Canadian Shield territory.

The Basics
Event Location: 
Queen Elizabeth II Wildlands Park (North of Norland)
Date(s) & Time: 
Friday, May 9, 2014 - 08:00
Registration Cut Off: 
4/15/2014
Event Duration: 
3 full days (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
Difficulty Rating: 
Intermediate
Participant Info
Who's Invited: 
Experienced back country folks who are looking for an adventure off the beaten track
Maximum Group Size: 
3 boats
Minimum Group Size: 
1 boat
Itinerary
Itinerary description: 

If you are looking for a exploration 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 ~15-20 km/5-6 hours a day. Participants should be prepared to perform one way portages across un-marked bushwhacking Canadian Shield terrain.
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.
Trip 1
Trip 2
Trip 3
Trip 4
Trip 5

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: 

Approximately $0.22/km split per carpool folks. Total $63.80/car

Other
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

Queen Elizabeth Wildlands Pro. Park April 26 - May 2, 2014

MY annual spring trip (pre-blackfly) to QEWII Prov. Park. This year going to clear some trails to 2 small lakes that are not plant covered all year. Not a great distance to be covered; there use to be a trail marked in in the 70's. Distance tothe lakes is approx. 7 ks and several short portages that will need to be cleared and marked. Will be a base camp setup on one of the lakes and take some time to mark the hiking trails up the various ridges in the area. Depending on weather may delay the start by a day.

The Basics
Event Location: 
Queen Elizabeth Wild Lands Prov. Park
Date(s) & Time: 
Saturday, April 26, 2014 - 09:00
Event Duration: 
6 to 7 days depending on wether black flies come out.
Difficulty Rating: 
Beginner
Participant Info
Who's Invited: 
Everyone
Maximum Group Size: 
10 boats
Itinerary
Itinerary description: 

1 day paddle in/out
Other days will be spent of clearing/marking portages to these small lakes and hiking trails that will take you up the various ridges.

Required Items to Bring: 

Depends on weather,
Typical wilderness gear for this time of year.

How to Get There
Event Directions: 

will advise

Event Coordinator/s Contact Information
Contact (Name): 
Jeff McColl
Phone: 
905-878-2565

Minesing Swamp

Day long flat water trip.
Reminder, trip still on this coming Saturday Rain or Shine (only thunderstorm will stop us)
Please bring all your own equipment - and rain gear as they are calling for showers off and on but it still should be a nice day. 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 9:30 am. Please call me if you are not going to make it - 647-983-0418

The Basics
Event Location: 
Minesing and Edenvale, Ontario
Date(s) & Time: 
Saturday, April 26, 2014 - 09:30
Registration Cut Off: 
April 6th, 2014
Event Duration: 
1 day
Difficulty Rating: 
Beginner
Participant Info
Who's Invited: 
Everyone
Maximum Group Size: 
10 Boats
Minimum Group Size: 
4 Boats
Itinerary
Itinerary description: 

The Minesing Swamp

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.
Kayaks are also welcome.

Required Items to Bring: 

Bag lunch.
Dry change of clothes.
Water shoes, there is some wading. High cut rubber boots might be good. Something to sit on if we do find a place to get out for lunch.
Awareness that through the main section, there will be nowhere to land. Thus, nowhere to find a bathroom either! Please watch your coffee/tea intake.

Recommended Items to Bring: 

Rain gear just in case; it could be warm and sunny, it could be cold and raining.

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.

Event Coordinator/s Contact Information
Contact (Name): 
M. Bernadette Farley
Phone: 
647-983-0418

Queen Elizabeth II Wildlands Park - Explore with Gary Ataman Part 2

ARE YOU READY FOR ANOTHER EXPLORE ADVENTURE?
Let's explore the hidden waterways of Queen Elizabeth II Wildlands Provincial Park. We will be travelling through classic Canadian Shield territory. I have traversed the park in summer and winter. Fall is always special, with the leaves falling and the crisp cold nights with the hint of winter coming.

Due to an over flow of people on the waiting list for the Nov 2/3, 2013 event, I decided to launch another event to explore another area of the park.

The Basics
Event Location: 
Queen Elizabeth II Wildlands Park
Date(s) & Time: 
Saturday, November 9, 2013 - 08:00
Registration Cut Off: 
10/28/13
Event Duration: 
2 full days
Difficulty Rating: 
Intermediate
Participant Info
Who's Invited: 
Anyone who has wilderness camping and canoeing experience and can do one shot portages with your partner
Maximum Group Size: 
4 boats
Minimum Group Size: 
1 boat
Itinerary
Itinerary description: 

If you are looking for a bit of exploration 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.
I plan on doing a new route for this trip. I hiked it last fall. So let see if we can canoe it this time!
Our plan is to paddle ~10-15 km (5 hours) a day. The full loop will be 20-25 km. Participants should be prepared to perform one shot portages across un-marked bushwhacking Canadian Shield terrain.

We explored a good section of the park last fall and this spring. Check it out. This is what you can expect on my outings.
https://www.facebook.com/gary.ataman/media_set?set=a.10151409181692335.1...

https://www.facebook.com/gary.ataman/media_set?set=a.10151109084727335.4...

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 (per canoe), etc.
ORANGE hunting vest

Recommended Items to Bring: 

Camera
Food
Car clothes for drive home

How to Get There
Event Directions: 

See event organizer. I will distribute maps and direction a few days before the event

Carpool Info: 

Approximately $0.22/km split per carpool folks. Total $63.80/car

Other
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
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