The Black River empties into Lake Simcoe south of Washago. There is a fun short section from the HWY 169 bridge crossing to the next concession road crossing to the west where the river loops around through a number of small rapids separated by flat sections. The section ends with an optional more challenging technical chute, followed by a Class 2 rollercoaster ride. This is an ideal spot for budding moving water paddlers to get some experience, and practice ferries and eddy turns. I'm happy do give informal pointers, and we're in no rush. The section of river is short enough that if you get cold or wet, you can quickly paddle out. However, if you want to work the section, you can play all afternoon. As a bonus, we meet at 11:00 so you don't have to haul yourself out of bed early to get there. We'll also finish around 3:00, so plenty of time to get back to the family dinner. Bring a lunch and we'll eat on the river. As the water will still be cold, you will need a wetsuit or drysuit. As this is a fun play & practice day, and I don't find paddling in cold rain much fun, the outing is weather dependent.
The Moira River north of Belleville provides a fun day of paddling from Lost Channel to Latta on a spring day.
The river provides a great opportunity for good novice moving water paddlers to move up to an intermediate level river. We'll meet at Chisholm's Mill at 9:30, do a car shuttle, and then warm up the easier lower section down to Latta. The rapids are not difficult; just a fun rollercoaster ride, with some surfing waves along the way. We'll go back to Chisholm's for lunch at the cars, and then do a shuttle to run the more technical and challenging Lost Channel section. We should finish up around 4:00, and then we can hit the nearby dairy along the highway. Boats should have full flotation, and you will need a wetsuit or drysuit.
Please note that as at the time of posting the river levels and weather cannot be predicted, the date could be changed if levels are not suitable or the weather is inclement. I like to play, and float along chatting with people. My idea of a fun outing isn't paddling in freezing rain muttering to each other "don't worry, we'll soon be finished if we hurry." So if you sign up, you needn't worry that you are committing to a survival exercise-just a fun day.
Join me on this classic early spring favourite of Toronto area paddlers. We’ll catch the Credit in Streetsville and run down to the mouth at Port Credit. The river is a delightful continuous class 1 to 2 with lots of play spots. However, downed trees over the winter can create sweepers, and participants need to be able to manoeuvre a canoe in moving water to avoid them . As well, the water will be cold. You should have solid basic moving water skills, and wear a wetsuit or drysuit. Boats should have air bags in them. We'll have lunch on the river at a park near Dundas Street, so bring something to eat. We usually finish the trip around 3 PM.
Join us for an early spring run (water levels permitting) on the Credit from Inglewood to Glen Williams. Suitable for novices but some competence in moving water is helpful. There are two weirs we must pull over, two other obstacles which can generally be run and possible sweepers to be navigated. A potluck dinner will follow at the home of Rick Sabourin in Erin.
Due to the late thaw this spring we have changed the date from Mar 28th to April 11th.
This clinic is for novice and intermediate whitewater paddlers who want to improve their skills for tripping or play. Couples or individuals are welcome. Certification will be offered for those interested.
Join us once again on Sunday May 3, 2015 for Paddle the Don River. It is an all day event. Early morning launch from Ernest Thompson Seton Park to the mouth at the Keating Channel. There are three weirs to portage. Depending on your skill and water levels you maybe able to run the third weir. At the take-out there will be a party area. Bus transportation is provide back to the cars to bring down and get your canoe. You can go to the website and register to pay and just paddle. http://paddlethedon.ca *** WANTED ***Or you can join the WCA Weir Watchers and Scouts teams to "do our good deed" for the day and help people in and out of the canoes and provide some river safety. Mary Perkins and I are assisting the TRCA once again on behalf of the WCA. Please call on us if you have any more questions. **** WEIR WATCHERS YOU MUST SIGN UP WITH GARY JAMES VIA EMAIL FOR THIS EVENT **
EVENT IS FULLY BOOKED May 16-18th LOWER MADAWASKA RIVER Larry Durst, 905- 415-1152 or ldurst@rogers.com . Join us for the annual spring paddle/wine and cheese party and find out first hand why mostly sane, reasonably intelligent and somewhat mature persons subject themselves to the vicissitudes of spring canoe camping. We paddle from above Aumonds Bay to the take out at Griffith, a distance of only 28 km. The pace is leisurely with only the Sunday being a full day of paddling and most of that spent on the Snake Rapids section of the river. Lots of time to play, chat and nibble! Rapids will range from Grade 1 to 4 and there are a couple of short portages around falls. Water levels are likely to be quite high and cold. In the past we have had sun, rain, hail and snow…all on the same day, so participants will need to dress and pack appropriately. Suitable for intermediate level paddlers. Limit six boats. Book early as this trip usually “sells out”. ☺
October 3 - Arrive in Sault St Marie - approximately 7-8 hour drive
October 4 - load gear by 8.00 am - arrive LSPP and get camping permits - Be in Frater no later than 12.30 pm
Arrive at mile 116.5
October 7th - campsite 1 km below Agawa Falls - as this is the Super moon evening
October 8th lunar eclipse from 0600- 07.00
October 9th paddle out, if calm along Lake Superior to Agawa Bay
Jeff Mc Coll has been planning this trip for quite some time. we had several cancellations and at this point I am without a partner.
Experienced white water trippers only at this moment
more info can be send, once you joined the group
Trip is depending on water levels on the river due to some possible rainfalls this week.
please contact me if you are interested to join
LIMITED PLACES LEFT AT THIS MOMENT - FAST RESPONSE IS NEEDED
This will be the third and last day trip for this year before the water level normally begins to decline. The total time normally averages about 6 to 8 hours including the shuttle time duration. A total of 8 rapids after an hour of flatwater paddling.
This trip is a combination of Sudbury's Chiniguchi region which resembles Killarney's white quartzite mountains and turquoise lakes, and Temagami's Sturgeon River which is characterized as the big sister to the Spanish River for its continous CI (mostly) to CII (some) rapids.
If you are looking for a beginner whitewater trip then this trip is for you.
