Category: Announcement!

RESCHEDULED—Thames River & Trout Creek

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.
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 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

June 5: Easy Breezy Paddle—Thames River & Trout Creek (St. Marys)

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.
 
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 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

Trip Leaders Needed!

 Volunteer Trip Leaders needed in order to make our trips happen!

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)

This is not a difficult job and Anne can train you and guide you through the process. She will help you with the trip sheet, give you driving instructions, and help you to find a tower. The steps for leading are also on the BLOG.
 
The trips that Anne cannot lead are:
1.Tuesday, July 22: Grand River—200 Water St. to Birley Gates
2. Thursday, July 24 (Easy Breezy): Stratford Lake
3. Tuesday, August 19 (Easy Breezy): Nith River, New Hamburg (William Scott Park)
4. Thursday, August 21: 210 Water St. (Galt) to Glen Morris
 
Please consider volunteering so that these great paddles don’t get cancelled!  

Green River/Black River (Orillia Area)—Overnight Trip

Itinerary
Tuesday, August 5:
The first afternoon,  we will navigate the Green (Yes, it is green!) River & Black River. This is flat water paddling. There is a small waterfall at one end and nice cottages to enjoy along the river.
We  can follow that with a swim at the beach across the street from the motel. For supper, we will pick a restaurant near the water. 
 
Wednesday, August 6:
The second day, we will check out  and paddle along the shore to Orillia, viewing the huge estates on the water on our way to the Stephen Leacock house for a tour, followed by a picnic lunch.
 
Our group already has booked 16 rooms at the Lakeside Inn, 86 Creighton St. S., Orillia, 705-325-2514. If you are interested, you need to book your room at the motel asap (if it is not already filled). 
You will need to bring 2 lunches and 1 breakfast. There is a fridge in each room.
Email Anne Woolner annewoolner@hotmail.com if you are joining us; please have your room booked before you email. 
Anne Woolner

2 Posts: May 27 & May 29

(NOTE: The Trip Schedule, posted yesterday, can also be found on the Blog: See Resources→Printable Materials→Trip Schedule)

 

First Trip: Nith River: Blenheim Rd. (Silver Bridge) to Canning

DATE: Tuesday, May 27
Intermediate Training Required

Leader: Anne Woolner

Tower: Bruce Burkhardt

Cost: $8.00

Meet at the Shed (RCAF Wing 404), 510 Dutton Drive, Waterloo, to leave at 8:30 am.

Trip Details: An exciting 3-4 hour paddle with twists, turns, drops, and rapids—requiring good river-reading skills.
This trip depends on the river flow. Currently, the river flows are low for this time of year. If low, Anne will notify everyone Monday night with an alternate trip. 

Car Pool:
Please make car pool arrangements before we meet Tuesday morning.
If you carpool, please reimburse driver ($5 would  be appropriate for this trip.) If you drive in a different car, please reimburse both drivers.

Bring: Emergency Contact Card—and tell your paddling partner where it is) as well as lunch, water, hat, sunscreen, PFD, and proper footwear—no crocs or flip-flops! 

Register: Contact Anne Woolner annewoolner@hotmail.com
or 519-743-227 advising if you paddle bow or stern.
You will receive a confirmation email to confirm your spot.
If you don’t receive 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 the number of canoes required, partners, etc.

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

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Second Trip: Inaugural New Members Paddle/Potluck Barbecue

TRIP: Grand River (Moyers Landing to Riverbluffs)

DATE: Thursday, May 29

Skill Level: Beginner

Leader: Michael De Andrade

Tower: Bruce Burkhardt

COST: $8.00

MEET at the Shed (RCAF Wing 404), 510 Dutton Drive, Waterloo, to leave at 8:30 a.m 
BRING YOUR POTLUCK ITEM AND PORTABLE CHAIR TO SHED TO GIVE TO JANET WHO WILL MEET PADDLERS AT RIVERBLUFFS.                                                             

Trip Details: An easy 1.5-2 hour paddle on the Grand River from Moyers Landing (Blair) to Riverbluffs in Cambridge. This is a relatively short trip—8.5 km by canoe.
This trip may be cancelled if the water flow is too low.

Trip will end at Riverbluffs for potluck and barbecue

Car Pool: Please make car pool arrangements before we meet Thursday morning.
If you carpool, please reimburse driver ($5 would  be appropriate for this trip.) If you drive in a different car, please reimburse both drivers.

Bring: Emergency Contact Card—and tell your paddling partner where it is) as well as lunch, water, hat, sunscreen, PFD, and proper footwear—no crocs or flip-flops! 

Register: Contact Michael De Andrade, 519-716-5067 or mdeanrade@hotmail.com, advising if you paddle bow or stern.
You will receive a confirmation email to confirm your spot.
If you don’t receive confirmation by Wednesday 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 the number of canoes required, partners, etc.

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

 

 

Updated Trip Schedule (May 22/25)

I hate to say I told you so…but, I told you there would be edits/changes to the tentative trip schedule you have—and there will be more as the season progresses! 
SO

Please DELETE earlier trip schedule or
TOSS if you printed it!

To know which trips, which days,
YOU NEED TO PRINT/SAVE THIS CURRENT ONE:

May 22:25 Trip Schedule

The Trip Schedule may also be found on the blog under Resources →Printable Materials

May 22:25 Trip Schedule

Tuesday, May 20/25: Conestoga River to Kaufman Flats

(Note: Scroll down for pics from Thursday’s Historical Walk in downtown Galt) 

Date: Tuesday, May 20
Trip: Conestoga River  (St. Jacobs) to Kaufman Flats (Grand River)

Leader: Anne Woolner
Tower: Bruce Burkhardt

Intermediate Training and Stamina required for this paddle!

Cost: $8 (no envelopes required)

Meet at the Shed to leave @ 8:30 a.m.

Trip Details: 
This is a challenging paddle on the Conestoga River with rapids, waves, shallow areas, and river drops. It meanders past farmers’ fields, under bridges, meets the Grand River and continues to Kaufman Flats. This trip may have to be changed if the water flow is too low. 

Carpooling:
Should you choose to carpool, please make 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:
lunch, 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 Anne Woolner to register, advising if you paddle stern or bow.
Email: annewoolner@hotmail.com
Phone: 519-743-2277
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 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

Pics from Thursday’s Historical Walk in downtown Galt, Cambridge…Thanks, Janet, for a great morning! 

Have you registered for Paradise Lake yet?

Camp Ki-Wa-Y

PARADISE LAKE FUN DAY!!!

Register: By May 31,
Send email to Dianne Wagner at  ladydiwagner@hotmail.com

Cost:$35.00 per person
DUE before the event, to guarantee your spot.

Payment:  Paid to: 
Old Salts Seniors Canoe Club (cash, cheque, or E-Transfer)
Send e-transfers to: 
For those wishing to pay for Paradise Lake (or upcoming events) by e-Transfer, the address is treasurer@oldsaltsclub.com

 

With canoe training well underway, it’s time to think about putting those newly acquired skills to use—in a fun way! 

There is STILL time to register for our popular 

Fun Day on Tuesday, June 17, 
9:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m. (approx.)

 at Camp Ki-Wa-Y on beautiful Paradise Lake
(west of Waterloo)

Directions to follow.

Start the day on the deck with a continental breakfast of coffee, muffins, and fruit

Amble down to the beautiful private dock where we’ll be fitted out with paddles, partners, & canoes.
Bring your PFD and sunscreen! 

Participate in games on the water and enjoy some free paddling time around this enchanting little lake.

Enjoy a lunch of meatball subs on brioche buns, salads, veggie sticks, and a dessert. Option for vegetarian lunch must be indicated in advance.

*For those who would like to take advantage of the opportunity to swim after lunch, bring bathing suit & a change of clothing.

Reminder: Register by May 31