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Big Creek—Long Point Provincial Park


Gentle Reminder:    Trip Leaders needed for future paddles

Please consider leading or towing for some of the upcoming canoe trips.
If you can assist so that we don’t have to cancel trips,
contact Anne (annewoolner@hotmail.com)


Big Creek (3rd. Concession Rd, Access #3) to Long Point Provincial Park
(Intermediate Training Required)

Date: August 6, 2024

This trip may be replaced by the Conestogo to Kaufman Flats trip if the water levels remain high. If that happens, Big Creek will be done at a later date.

Time: Meet at the Shed at 8:00 am.

Trip Leader: Anne Woolner
Tower: Frank Kuntz

Trip Fee: $15

Trip Details:
Big Creek is a watercourse in Norfolk County, Ontario.
It is approximately 60 kms long (we are doing a section of it).
It empties into Lake Erie at Port Rowan, at Long Point.
Its watershed covers 730 square kilometres.
It is called the “Canadian Amazon” as it meanders through the heavily lush canopy of the Carolinian forests of Norfolk County to Long Point.
This is a longer trip that does require maneuvering skills and stamina. Approximately a 3 hour paddle

Shuttle: Yes

Carpooling:
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.

Remember to Bring:
Emergency Contact Card, lunch, water, hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, PFD, and proper foot wear- no flip flops or crocs

To Register:
Please contact  Anne Woolner annewoolner@hotmail.com 519-743-2277  to register for this trip, and advise if you paddle stern or bow.
You will receive a confirmation email.
If you don’t receive confirmation by Monday night, please contact  the trip leader to make sure you are on the list. 

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

REMINDER: GREEN RIVER 2-Day TRIP!

This a very pretty and interesting canoe trip.

July 30: Green River, Orillia

Skill Level: Basic

Type of Route: Loop

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Tomorrow,July 26

Since it is further away than most of our trips, we need to see if there is interest in going for 2 days—leaving Monday & returning Tuesday.

Trip Information: The Gentle Green River is a true hidden gem in Orillia and Lake Country! We could go on a canoe trip both days!
We could also go to Steven Leacock’s museum house & grounds, enjoy the beach and dine out at local restaurant. 

RSVP: Let Anne (annewoolner@hotmail.com) know if you are interested as if there is not enough interest, we will schedule a different trip.
If there is interest, we will need to book some motel rooms in advance.

Let’s see if this article shows up?!

Our very own Anne Woolner advocates for safe rivers, article is below.

https://www.therecord.com/news/waterloo-region/womens-deaths-at-kitchener-weir-preventable-region-exploring-safety-measures/article_3d9e8e69-1937-5440-ab30-3612c7107cc3.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=user-share

Thank you Anne for being a “safe water” advocate

Speed River- Royal City park, Guelph

Easy Breezy 

Date: Thursday, July 25

Trip: Speed River- Royal City park, Guelph

Leader: Anne Woolner
Tower: Frank Kuntz

Cost: $8 (no envelopes necessary)

Meet at the shed to leave  8:30am

Trip Details:
This is a 2 hour paddle that starts in the heart of Guelph past many historic landmarks with wildlife along the way. We have our lunch in the park and there is the opportunity for ice cream at the Boathouse tearoom.

Please make car pooling arrangements before we meet on Wednesday 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.

Remember to Bring: lunch, water, hat, sunscreen, PFD, and proper foot wear- no flip flops or crocs

Register: Please contact  Anne Woolner annewoolner@hotmail.com 519-743-2277    to register for this trip.
You will receive a confirmation email  to confirm your spot.
If you don’t receive a confirmation by Wednesday night, please contact  the trip leader to make sure you are on the list. 
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

Please let the leader know if you are stern or bow,

Grand River: Inverhaugh—Kaufman Flats

TRIP CHANGE: Grand River: Inverhaugh–Kaufman Flats

Date: Tuesday, July 23, 2024                                            

Leaders: Doug Arthur and Bruce Williams                             

Basic Training Required

COST: $8.00 (no envelopes)                          

Meet at the Canoe Shed to leave @ 8:30             

Trip Details: Excellent views of the countryside. Some challenging turns.

4-4 1/2 hours duration.

  •  Please make car pooling arrangements before we meet Tuesday morning. 
  • If you carpool, reimburse your driver ($5 would be appropriate for this trip). If you drive in a different car each way, please reimburse both drivers.

Reminder: Bring emergency contact card, lunch, water, hat, sunscreen, PFD, and proper foot wear- no flip-flops or crocs!

To Register: Contact Doug Arthur at djarthur29@gmail.com (or 519-741-8641). You will receive a confirmation email  to confirm your spot.

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.

July 30th ~ Green River 2 day trip

This a very pretty and interesting canoe trip.

Since it is further away than most of our trips, we need to see if there is any interest in going for 2 days-Monday & Tuesday.


Trip Information: We could go on a canoe trip both days.
We could also go to Steven Leacock’s museum house & grounds, enjoy the beach and dine out at local restaurant. 

RSVP: Let Anne (annewoolner@hotmail.com) know if you are interested as if there is not enough interest, we will schedule a different trip.
If there is interest, we will need to book some motel rooms in advance.

Beaver River

DATE: Tuesday, July 23, 2024

Intermediate Training Required

LEADERS: Doug Arthur and Bruce Williams

Tower: Frank Kuntz

TRIP FEE: $15 (no envelopes)

TIME: Meet at the Shed at 8:00 am

DRIVE TIME: This is a 1 1/2 —2 hour drive, with a 3 1/2 hr. paddle

TRIP DETAILS: This club favourite on the picturesque Beaver River starts at Access 2, Sideroad 19, north of Kimberley

It is a longer trip, with moderate rapids and spectacular scenery, requiring stamina and endurance. We stop for lunch at a lovely bend in the river where some choose to cool off with a swim. And we end the day with a stop for ice-cream!

CAR POOLING: Please make carpooling arrangements before we meet Tuesday morning. If you carpool, reimburse the driver ($20 would be appropriate for this trip) If you drive in a different car each way, please reimburse both drivers.

NOTE: CONSTRUCTION IN ARTHUR MAY SLOW THE DRIVE!

REMEMBER: Bring PFD, emergency contact card, hat, lunch, water, sunscreen, insect repellent, and proper footwear—no flip-flops or crocs.

TO REGISTER: Contact Doug Arthur at darthur29@gmail.com (or 519-741-8641)

You will receive a confirmation email. If you don’t receive an email by Monday night, call Doug to make sure you’re on the list.

If you change you mind, or are unable to make it, please let Doug know asap as this will affect the number of canoes required, partners etc.

Please check your email the morning of the trip in the event of cancellation.