When: Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Where: St. Marys
Time: Meet at the Shed for 8:30 Departure
Trip Leader: Michael De Andrade
Tower: Bruce Burkhardt
Skill Level Required: Beginner (Easy Breezy)
Trip Fee: $8:00 (exact amount)
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 Tuesday morning. ($10 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 Tuesday morning. ($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, rain gear (pants/jacket), dry bag with extra clothing, & proper footwear (closed toe).
AND *Emergency Contact Card—tell your paddling partner where it is!
Register for Trip:
Contact Michael De Andrade by email or phone 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 Monday night, contact the Trip Leader to ensure you’re on the list.
If you don’t receive a confirmation email by Monday 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
