Where: St. Marys
When: Thursday, June 5, 2025
Time: Meet at the Shed for 8:30 Departure
Trip Leader: Michael De Andrade
Tower: Bruce Burkhardt
Skill Level Required: Beginner
Trip Fee: $8:00
Trip Details:
This is an easy, leisurely paddle on the Thames River & Trout Creek in St. Marys, Ontario. A great opportunity to see wildlife including a nesting bald eagle family. The distance by canoe is approximately 8 kilometres, a relatively short distance, and can be completed in a few hours of paddling. There is no car shuttle required.
Finish the day with a stop at the famous Hearn’s Ice Cream on Queen Street!
This trip may be cancelled if the water flow is too low.
Carpooling:
Should you choose to carpool, please make arrangements before we meet Thursday morning.
If you carpool, please reimburse your driver ($5 would be appropriate for this trip.) If you drive in a different car each way, please reimburse both drivers.
Should you choose to carpool, please make arrangements before we meet Thursday morning.
If you carpool, please reimburse your driver ($5 would be appropriate for this trip.) If you drive in a different car each way, please reimburse both drivers.
Bring:
Snacks, water, hat, sunscreen, PFD, & proper footwear.
(NO flipflops or crocs!)
*Emergency Contact Card—and tell your paddling partner where it is!
Register for Trip:
Contact Michael De Andrade to register, advising if you paddle stern or bow.
Email: mdeanrade@hotmail.com
Phone: 519-716-5067
You will receive an email to confirm your registration.
If you don’t receive a confirmation email by Wednesday night, contact the Trip Leader to ensure you’re on the list.
If you don’t receive a confirmation email by Wednesday night, contact the Trip Leader to ensure you’re on the list.
If you change your mind, or are unable to paddle 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
Glad to say that even with cold temperatures and 47klm wind gusts at Pinehurst Conservation kettle lake our diverse group of 6 received our ORCA Basic 1
Looking forward to the next easy breezy trip to try out the new skills
Cheryl
Way to go, Cheryl! See you on the water, bett
Well done Cheryl! Continue working on your certification process (OKCA Basic Level 2 & 3) as this will greatly enhance your skill and confidence levels on the water.
Michael D. – VP