In this blog post, you will find the trip details for Thursday, June 30th. Please read carefully. If you are wondering how to sign up for this trip, please read: SO YOU WANT TO GO ON A CANOE TRIP {Here’s How!}
Trip: Avon River, Stratford
Date: Thursday, June 30th
Time: Meet at the shed at 9:00 a.m. for a 9:15 a.m. departure
Trip Leader(s): Brenda Welch and Pat Aiken
Tower: TBD, however, if not enough people sign up to canoe, cartopper volunteers will be required!
Details: This is a leisurely paddle on the lovely Avon River in Stratford. Enjoy the sights, particularly the swans, but don’t get too close!
Skill Level: EASY BREEZY – Basic training required.
Shuttle: No
Trip Fee: $8
Other Information: Although this is an Easy Breezy canoe trip, it is also a social outing. There will be a potluck lunch around 12 (noon) in the park behind the Festival Theatre (so no need to bring a lunch). The club is supplying the hotdogs and fixings. You may bring a SMALL salad, appetizer or dessert. We ask that you bring your own beverage, plates and cutlery.
If you are not canoeing, but would still like to participate in the potluck, you are most welcome to either meet at the shed and carpool to the put-in at the park, or you can meet at the park around 11:30 a.m. just before lunch. Feel free to enjoy the walking paths while waiting for the paddlers to be done, but stay away from the swans!
Please contact Brenda Welch at 519-884-2168 or brendajwelch@hotmail.com to register for this trip ASAP to determine hotdog amounts. Please indicate whether you are canoeing (to determine how many canoes to take) or not. If you are going to drive to Stratford for the potluck, let Brenda know as well so the group won’t be waiting for you at the shed.
Directions if you are driving yourself to meet for lunch: If you are coming into Stratford from Kitchener and New Hamburg on Highway 7 & 8, it turns into Ontario St. After you pass the light at Romeo, make the next right on Parkview. Continue straight into the park, passing Coburg and Waterloo St. Continue into the park on Richard Monette Way. It turns into Lakeside. For the potluck, park up the hill by the washrooms. The river is down the hill. If you are lost, Pat’s cell number is 519-575-2115
If you change your mind or are unable to make it for some reason, please let the Trip Leader know asap as this will affect number of canoes required, partners, etc. and so the rest of the group won’t be waiting for you unnecessarily.
