Category: Announcement!

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.

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.

In today’s Beaver River blog for Tuesday, July 23, Doug’s contact email should read: djarthur29@gmail.com

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.

Brant Conservation Area to Erie Street

July 16, 2024, canoe trip cancelled due to high flow rates and possibly more rain in the forecast. Let’s hope for better conditions going forward.

Hi Everyone,

Doug Arthur and I went on our first back country canoe trip to Killarney Provincial Park (Bell Lake) for 3 days/2 nights and had a great time! It was Doug’s first time there and he wanted to stay!

I have included photos of our trip. I would like to do at least one other trip this year. If you are interested, I’m looking at the end of August or the end of September.

I would request that all interested in going please email me with the dates you would prefer so that I can reserve a site.

Also note: You must commit to going as pre-payment must accompany the reservation. I look forward to your responses.

Bruce Williams

President OSSCC 

Only 3 paddlers registered.