Speed River: Royal City Park (Guelph)

TRIP: Speed River: Royal City Park, Guelph
DATE: Tuesday, August 12/25
COST: $8.00
LEADERS: Agnes Arthur & Janet Smith
TOWER: Reg Barsoum

Meet at the Shed to leave 8:30 am
TRIP DETAILS:
This is a 2-hour paddle (out and back) that starts in the heart of Guelph and passes by historic landmarks. We eat lunch in the park, with ice-cream after at the Boathouse Tearoom, a few minutes from the take-out.
CARPOOL:
Please make car pooling arrangements before we meet Tuesday 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:
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!

REGISTRATION: Please contact Agnes Arthur by email or phone at (agnesj1976@gmail.com or cell 519-504-0285) or Janet Smith (janetjanetjanet1960@gmail.com or cell 416-520-7455) to register for this trip–advising whether you paddle bow or stern.

*You will receive a confirmation email to confirm your spot.
*If you don’t receive a confirmation by Monday night, please contact the trip leader to ensure you’re 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!

Beaver River

DATE: Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Intermediate Training Required

LEADERS: Doug Arthur & Bruce Williams
TOWER: Bruce Burkhardt
TRIP FEE: $15
TIME: Meet at the Shed at 8:00 am
DRIVE TIME: This is a 1 ½ —2 hour drive, with a 3½ 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.
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!

REGISTRATION: Contact Doug Arthur by email or phone to register— advising if you paddle stern or bow.

Email: darthur29@gmail.com

Phone: 519-741-8641
*You will receive a confirmation email. If you don’t receive an email by Monday night, call Doug to ensure you’re on the list.
*If you change your 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.

Grand River: Cambridge (Galt) to Birley Gates

Date: July 22

Trip: 210 Water St. S., Galt, Cambridge (previously Petrocan), to Birley Gates
Time: Meet at the Shed for departure at 8:30 sharp!
Cost: $8.00
Leader: Anne Woolner
Tower: Bruce Burkhardt
Intermediate Level: Strong paddling skills and stamina needed. Approximately a 4-4½ hour paddle.
Trip Details: Interesting and exciting challenges on the river make this trip a favourite—and offer a great opportunity to practise river reading and maneuvers learned in training.
Carpooling: If you carpool, please reimburse the driver ($10 would be appropriate for this trip). If you drive in a different car each way, please reimburse both drivers.
Bring: PFD, water, hat, lunch & snacks, sunscreen, insect repellent, rain gear, dry bag with extra clothing, and proper footwear (closed toe) AND Emergency Contact Card—tell your partner where it is!
Register: Contact Anne Woolner
annewoolner@hotmail.com, 519-743-2277 to register, advising whether you paddle stern or bow.
*You will receive a confirmation email. If you don’t receive confirmation by Monday night, contact Anne to ensure you’re on the list.

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

Brant Conservation Area—Erie Street

Trip: Brant Conservation Area—Erie Street

Date: Tuesday, July 8
INTERMEDIATE TRAINING REQUIRED
Time: Meet at the Shed for 8:30 Departure
Trip Fee: $8.00
Leader: Kathleen Barsoum
Tower: Reg Barsoum
Trip Details: A ~2½ hour paddle on the Grand River, with some interesting challenges. Every year this river presents differently, ensuring an exciting paddle every time.
Car Pooling: Please make arrangements before we meet Tuesday morning.
If you carpool, please reimburse the driver ($5 would be appropriate for this trip). If you drive in a different car each way, please reimburse both drivers.
Bring: PFD, water, hat, lunch & snacks, sunscreen, insect repellent, rain gear, dry bag with extra clothing, and proper footwear (closed toe) AND Emergency Contact Card—tell your partner where it is!
Register: Contact Kathleen by email or phone to register, kathleen.barsoum@gmail.com, 519-588-9179, advising whether you paddle bow or stern.
*You will receive a confirmation email.
*If you don’t receive confirmation by Monday night, please contact Kathleen.
*If you change your mind, or are unable to make it, please advise Kathleen asap as this will affect the number of canoes required, partners, etc.

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

URGENT: Trip Leaders and Towers for Upcoming Trips Required

LEADER AND TOWER NEEDED FOR TUESDAY, JULY 8—
Grand River: Brant Conservation Area to Erie Street

(Trip Details blog will be published once leader and tower are in place.)

This club operates on the strength of its volunteers. Many thanks to our Trip Planning Committee who have planned a great schedule to accommodate members of all skill levels. However………

We still require people to sign up to lead and tow various upcoming trips. Don’t wait to be asked……just volunteer! Please check out the trip schedule and see which trips you would like to lead or to tow. Contact Anne Woolner to get your name on the trip schedule asap.

Trips that don’t have volunteers to lead or tow will be CANCELLED!

We have many experienced paddlers in this club who have been on most of the trips on the schedule. Please consider volunteering to lead a trip (and/or team up with someone to share responsibilities). There are lots of resources available in the Handbook to help— and Anne is just a phone call away!

If there is a trip that you would like to see, but is missing from the schedule, let Anne know. Suggestions are most welcome.

Contact Info:
Anne Woolner, Trip Co-ordinator: annewoolner@hotmail.com, 519-743-2277.

Canada Day: Kaufman Flats—Shirley Drive!

Date: Tuesday, July 1st
A Great Way to Celebrate Canada Day!

Trip: Grand River: Kaufman Flats to Shirley Drive
Time: Meet at the shed for 8:30 a.m. departure
Trip Leader & Tower: Bruce Burkhardt
Shuttle: Yes.
Trip Fee: $8

Details:
A lovely paddle through Bridgeport with a little excitement passing under the Bridgeport bridge. We will pass by Bingemans and can check out the trailer park and campgrounds as we paddle past. This is a 2 ½ hour paddle.
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:
Contact Bruce Burkhardt by phone or email bruce@poly-corp.com or 519-500-7000 to register.

*You will receive a confirmation email from the trip leader Monday evening.
*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 make it for some reason, please let the Trip Leader know asap as this will affect number of canoes required, partners, etc. and won’t leave the rest of the group waiting for you.

*Please check your email the morning of the trip in case of cancellation.

Speed River: Hespeler Pond (aka Hespeler Mill Pond)

EASY PADDLE! Everyone Welcome!

Date: June 26/25
Leader: Anne Woolner
Tower: Frank Kuntz
Cost: $8

MEET at the Shed to leave @ 8:30am
TRIP DETAILS: Hespeler Pond, 235 Queen St. East, Cambridge
A 1 ½ hour paddle on flat water past areas of marshland which are homes to cranes, egrets, and herons. After, a short walk to a local pub for lunch is a nice finish to the day.

BRING: PFD, snacks, water, hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, rain gear (pants/jacket), dry bag with change of clothing, & proper footwear (closed toe) AND Energency Contact Card—tell your paddling partner where it is!

CONTACT: Please contact Anne Woolner by email or phone, at annewoolner@hotmail.com, 519-7453-2277, to register.
*If you don’t receive confirmation by Wednesday night, contact Anne to ensure you’re on the list.
*If you change your mind, or are unable to paddle, please let Anne know asap as this will affect the number of canoes required, partner, etc.
Please check you email the morning of the trip in case of cancellation.

Grand River: Bean Park (Paris) to Brant Conservation Area

Date: Tuesday, June 24/25
Leader: Anne Woolner
Tower: Doug Hoegy

Cost: $8
Time: Meet at the Shed for departure at 8:30 am sharp!

Trip Details: A 2½ hour paddle with a few rapids, wide river vistas, and a chance to see bald eagles and blue herons.

Carpool: Please make carpooling arrangements before we meet Tuesday morning. If you carpool, please reimburse the driver ($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!

Contact: Anne Woolner, annewoolner@hotmail.com, 519-743-2277, to register, advising whether you paddle bow or stern.

You will receive a confirmation email. If you haven’t received confirmation by Monday night, contact Anne to confirm you’re on the list.
If you change your mind, or are unable to make it, please let Anne know asap as this will affect the number of canoes required, partners. etc.

NOTE: Most of the cars will be parked outside the Conservation Area (to save the park fee.) There is adequate parking, but carpooling is encouraged.
You will have to walk from the ‘take-out’ to the parking lot as only the towing vehicle will be at the ‘take-out’.
If you choose to park there, the cost is $6.75.
If anyone has a pass for the Grand River Conservation Area, let Anne know.

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

Thames River/Trout Creek Photos

Photos from Thames River/Trout Creek, June 10/25: