Our Easy Breezy Trip on August 29th is on the Grand River from Otterbein Road to Freeport in Kitchener
Paddling time is approximately 2 hours- Shuttle time 20 minutes. See maps below.
This is a pretty stretch of the river and an easy paddle. The river can be deep in places, but we might encounter some shallow areas.
We will be passing the Waterloo Wellington Airport on the left, and before reaching the final destination, we will see Chicopee Ski Hill Area on the right.
We will pass the Fairview Rd bridge, and Just before we arrive at our destination we will go under the Rail Bridge and the King St. Bridge near the Freeport hospital.
The river at the take out might be a shallow, normally it is best to go around the small island to approach our exit.
Remember to bring the usual canoe gear as well as water, snacks/lunch. We will have brief stops on the river and lunch at the take out.
Weather conditions should be ideal, Sunny. High 23, cooler in the morning.
Meet at the shed at 9:00 a.m. Cost is $6
Trip co-ordinators: Pina Tenti, Dianne Wagner, Al Dunn
Towing: Eugene Marion
Always check your email before leaving for the shed, weather conditions might change. Trips can be cancelled due to bad weather.