TRIP: Big Creek (3rd. Concession Rd, Access #3) to Long Point Provincial Park
SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate Â
Date: September 16, 2025
Time:Â Meet at the Shed at 8:00 am.
Trip Leader: Michael de Andrade
Tower: TBD
Trip Fee:Â $15
Trip Details: Big Creek is a watercourse in Norfolk County, Ontario. It is called the “Canadian Amazon” as it meanders through the heavily lush canopy of the Carolinian forests of Norfolk County to Long Point. It is approximately 60 kms long (we are doing a section of it) and empties into Lake Erie at Port Rowan, Long Point. Its watershed covers 730 square kilometres.
This is a longer trip, approximately a 3- hour paddle, that does require maneuvering skills and stamina.Â
Shuttle:Â Yes
Carpooling:Â Please make car pooling arrangements before we meet on Tuesday morning. If you carpool, please reimburse your driver ($5-10 would be appropriate for this trip). If you drive in a different car each way, please reimburse both drivers.
Bring: PFD, lunch & snacks, water, hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, dry bag with extra clothing. Wear proper footwear (closed toe) AND carry your Emergency Contact Card—tell your paddling partner where it is!
Registration: Please contact Michael De Andrade, mdeanrade@hotmail.com, or 519-716-5067 to register for this trip, and advise if you paddle stern, bow, or either.
You will receive a confirmation email.
If you don’t receive confirmation by Monday night, please contact  the trip leader to ensure you’re on the list.Â
NOTE:
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
Please check your email the morning of the trip in case of cancellation!
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