Category: Canoe Trips

Thursday, Aug 25th Trip Details {Grand River-West Montrose-Kaufman’s Flats}

In this blog post, you will find the trip details for Thursday, Aug 25th.  Please read carefully.   If you are wondering how to sign up for this trip, please read: SO YOU WANT TO GO ON A CANOE TRIP {Here’s How!}

Trip: Grand River: West Montrose to Kaufman’s Flats
Date:  Thursday, Aug 25th
Time:  Meet at the shed at 9:00 a.m. for a 9:15 a.m. departure
Trip Leader(s): Robin Heaver
Tower: Alberta Piche
Details:  This  is a lovely paddle past farmer’s field’s and 2 golf courses. Bring lunch, water, hat, sunscreen, PFD
Notes:  Please make car pooling arrangements before we meet on Thursday morning. The membership list can be found here if you need contact information.
Skill Level: EASY BREEZY – Basic training required.
Shuttle: No
Trip Fee: $8 (exact amount please) No envelopes required.

Please contact Robin Heaver rgrheaver@gmail.com or call 905-220-6301 to register for this trip. If you don’t get a confirmation email from Robin by Wednesday evening, please contact him asap.

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 so the rest of the group won’t be waiting for you unnecessarily.

Please note:  Construction has started for the next 7 weeks at Weber and Albert Street and continues further on Weber Street near St. David’s school. The ONLY way to enter Dutton Drive is by turning off of Parkside on to Weber Street. The signs says ‘local traffic only! Albert and Weber Street is closed and you cannot drive either way on Weber Street ~  from King Street to Dutton Drive.

Canoe Trip Times and Pre-Trip Measures
What to Bring on a Canoe Excursion
What to do on Canoe Day

 

 

Thanks to Robin and Alberta for volunteering to lead and tow!

{UPDATE} Tues, Aug 23rd & Thurs, Aug 25 Trip Information

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There was an error in the email link in the original trip notification for Aug. 23rd that has been corrected. Please contact Michael De Andrade at 519-716-5067 or mdeanrade@hotmail.com if you plan on joining us to save your spot for this trip. For trip details, please see the previous blog post.

The trip scheduled for Aug. 25th is on the Grand River from West Montrose to Kaufman’s Flats.  Robin Heaver has volunteered to lead this trip. However, for this trip to happen we need a tower. Contact Robin @905-220-6301 or rgrheaver@gmail.com  if you can assist.

Canoe Trip Times and Pre-Trip Measures
What to Bring on a Canoe Excursion
What to do on Canoe Day

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tues, Aug 23rd Trip Information {Petrocan-Birley Gates}

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In this blog post, you will find the trip details for Tuesday, Aug 23rd.  If you are wondering how to sign up for this trip, please read: SO YOU WANT TO GO ON A CANOE TRIP {Here’s How!} [Link]

Trip:  Grand River:  Petrocan to Birley Gates
Date:  Tuesday, Aug 23rd, 2022
Time:  Please meet at the shed by 8:30 a.m.
Trip Leader(s): Michael De Andrade
Tower: Michael De Andrade
Details:  This is a club favourite that is a longer paddle with lots of adventure along the river where we can practice river reading and other maneuvers learned in our lessons. (This is the section where we did our intermediate training.) 
Skill Level: Intermediate training required. 
Shuttle: Yes.  
Trip Fee: $8. Exact amount please!

Please contact Michael De Andrade at 519-716-5067 or mdeanrade@hotmail.com if you plan on joining us to save your spot for this trip. (Please indicate in your email whether you are bow of stern or both.) You will receive a confirmation email  from the trip leader to confirm your spot. If you don’t receive an email by Monday night, call Michael to confirm you that 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,  assigning partners, etc. and won’t leave the rest of the group waiting for you.

Please note:  Construction has started for the next 7 weeks at Weber and Albert Street and continues further on Weber Street near St. David’s school. The ONLY way to enter Dutton Drive is by turning off of Parkside on to Weber Street. The signs says ‘local traffic only! Albert and Weber Street is closed and you cannot drive either way on Weber Street ~  from King Street to Dutton Drive.

 

Canoe Trip Times and Pre-Trip Measures
What to Bring on a Canoe Excursion
What to do on Canoe Day

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thursday, Aug 18th Trip Details {Royal City, Guelph}

Due to the number of cancellations due to either  low water levels, no trip leader or lack of participants, this popular trip has been added to the schedule for you to enjoy……..

In this blog post, you will find the trip details for Thursday, Aug 18th.  Please read carefully.   If you are wondering how to sign up for this trip, please read: SO YOU WANT TO GO ON A CANOE TRIP {Here’s How!}

Trip: Speed River, Royal City, Guelph
Date:  Thursday, Aug 18th
Time:  Meet at the shed at 9:00 a.m. for a 9:15 a.m. departure
Trip Leader(s): Robin Heaver
Tower: Steve Knapp
Details:  This is a 40 min drive each way. We will paddle upstream to the railroad bridge and then paddle back for lunch and, of course, ice cream at a riverside outlet! This is a lovely trip with lots of interesting scenery and turtles. Bring lunch, water, hat, sunscreen, PFD
Notes:  Please make car pooling arrangements before we meet on Thursday morning. The membership list can be found here if you need contact information. In light of the increasing price of gas, we highly encourage people to carpool and share gas costs. If you carpool, please remember to contribute gas money to your driver. A  $5 minimum to $7+ would be appropriate for this trip.
Skill Level: EASY BREEZY – Basic training required.
Shuttle: No
Trip Fee: $8 (exact amount please) No envelopes required.

Please contact Robin Heaver rgrheaver@gmail.com or call 905-220-6301 to register for this trip. If you don’t get a confirmation email from Robin by Wednesday evening, please contact him asap.

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 so the rest of the group won’t be waiting for you unnecessarily.

Please note:  Construction has started for the next 7 weeks at Weber and Albert Street and continues further on Weber Street near St. David’s school. The ONLY way to enter Dutton Drive is by turning off of Parkside on to Weber Street. (Don’t ask if north, south, east or west 😂)The signs says ‘local traffic only! Albert and Weber Street is closed and you cannot drive either way on Weber Street ~  from King Street to Dutton Drive.

Canoe Trip Times and Pre-Trip Measures
What to Bring on a Canoe Excursion
What to do on Canoe Day

 

 

Tuesday, Aug 16th Trip Details (Saugeen #3)

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In this blog post, you will find the trip details for Tuesday, Aug. 16th.  If you are wondering how to sign up for this trip, please read: SO YOU WANT TO GO ON A CANOE TRIP {Here’s How!} [Link]

Trip:  Saugeen River:  Access 10 – 13)
Date:  Tuesday, Aug 16th, 2022
Time:  Please meet at the Wing 404 shed by 8:00 a.m.
Trip Leader(s): Anne Woolner
Tower: TBD
Details:  This is a favourite paddle with lots of interesting adventures along the way. We follow this with a swim at Port Elgin  and then supper at the Queens Hotel. Bring lunch, water, hat, sunscreen, PFD, bathing suit and towel and money for supper (if you are staying).
Notes:  Please make car pooling arrangements before we meet on Tuesday morning. The membership list can be found here if you need contact information. In light the increasing price of gas, we highly encourage people to carpool and share gas costs. If you carpool, please remember to contribute gas money to your driver. A  $7 minimum to $10+ would be appropriate for this trip (270k there and back).
Skill Level: Intermediate training required. Lots of opportunity to practice river reading skills.
Shuttle: Yes. This is a 2 hour and 135 k. drive each way. Shuttle is 15 k. and 15 minutes each way.
Trip Fee: $12. Exact amount please! No envelopes necessary!

Please contact Anne Woolner 519-743-2277 annewoolner@hotmail.com if you plan on joining us to save your spot for this trip. You will receive a confirmation email  from the trip leader to confirm your spot. If you don’t receive an email by Monday night, call Anne to confirm you that you are on the list as sometimes emails go into “junk mail“.

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 and assigning partners, which could result in odd numbers!

UPCOMING TRIPS {Mark Your Calendars}:

Royal City Park, Speed River (Easy Breezy) – Thur. Aug 18th (this is being added to the schedule from a previous cancellation)
Petrocan to Birley Gates, Grand River – Tues. Aug 23rd (this is rescheduled from a previous cancellation)

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Thursday, Aug 11th Trip Details {Easy Breezy Moonlight Paddle on the Nith}

In this blog post, you will find the trip details for Thursday, Aug 11th.  Please read carefully.   If you are wondering how to sign up for this trip, please read: SO YOU WANT TO GO ON A CANOE TRIP {Here’s How!}

Trip: Nith River, New Hamburg (@ the Park on Hunter St.)
Date:  Thursday, Aug 11th
Time:  Meet at the Wing 404 shed at 6:30 p.m.
Trip Leader(s): Anne Woolner
Tower: Frank Kuntz
Details: We hope to be in the water by 7:30 so that we can see the sunset and the moon rise. We will paddle for about an hour upstream and then return. *Bring a head lamp!
Skill Level: EASY BREEZY – This is very flat water so you only need basic training.
Shuttle: This is about a 30 minute drive from the shed and there is no shuttle.
Trip Fee: $8 (exact amount please)

Please contact Anne Woolner at annewoolner@hotmail.com (519-743-2277) to register for this trip. If you do not receive a response to your email re attending by Wednesday night, please phone Anne as sometimes emails go into “junk mail”.
*This paddle will not take place if it is a cloudy sky.
You may howl at the moon if you like!!!

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, assigning partners,  and so the rest of the group won’t have to wait for you unnecessarily.

Please note:  Construction has started for the next 7 weeks at Weber and Albert Street and continues further on Weber Street near St. David’s school. The ONLY way to enter Dutton Drive is by turning off of Parkside on to Weber Street. The signs says ‘local traffic only! Albert and Weber Street is closed and you cannot drive either way on Weber Street ~  from King Street to Dutton Drive.

Canoe Trip Times and Pre-Trip Measures
What to Bring on a Canoe Excursion
What to do on Canoe Day

 

 

Tuesday, Aug 9th Trip Details (Grand River – Brantford)

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In this blog post, you will find the trip details for Tuesday, Aug. 9th.  If you are wondering how to sign up for this trip, please read: SO YOU WANT TO GO ON A CANOE TRIP {Here’s How!} [Link]

Trip:  Grand River:  Brant Park to Erie (Brantford)
Date:  Tuesday, Aug 9th, 2022
Time:  Please meet at the Wing 404 shed by 8:30 a.m.
Trip Leader(s): Anne Woolner
Tower: Frank Kuntz
Details:  This is a very interesting trip down the Grand through Brantford with some challenges along the way. Come prepared with sunscreen, a hat, PFD, lunch, water and an adventuresome attitude.
Skill Level: Intermediate training required. 
Shuttle: Yes. It is less than an hour drive to Put-in with a 12 minute (each way) shuttle. 
Trip Fee: $8. Exact amount please!

Please contact Anne Woolner 519-743-2277 annewoolner@hotmail.com if you plan on joining us to save your spot for this trip. You will receive a confirmation email on Monday from the trip leader to confirm your spot. If you don’t receive an email by Monday night, call Anne to confirm you that you are on the list as sometimes emails go into “junk mail”.

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 and assigning partners, which could result in odd numbers!

UPCOMING TRIPS {Mark Your Calendars}:

Saugeen #3 – Tues. Aug 16th
Moonlight Paddle on the Nith (Easy Breezy)- Thurs. Aug 11th 
Royal City Park, Speed River (Easy Breezy) – Thur. Aug 18th (this is being added to the schedule from a previous cancellation)
Petrocan to Birley Gates, Grand River – Tues. Aug 23rd (this is rescheduled from a previous cancellation)

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Trip Cancellations Info.

There have been some grumblings about how many trips have been cancelled this season. This has been an unusual season so far, so to address this, please note that:

      1. Lack of participants – if not enough people sign up, (<8), it is not feasible to take the trailer. By the same token,  if people aren’t willing or able to car top the canoes, there can be no trip.  Also, if people suddenly bow out at the last minute, it affects the number of participants, how many canoes are required and could create problems with setting up partners especially if it creates an odd number………..someone will have to be in the kayak!
      2. Water levels/River Flow – Unfortunately, this has been a very dry summer and water levels/river flows have been affected in all the rivers we canoe. We, as a club, have no control over this as it becomes a safety issue if people have to constantly get out of their canoes. Hopefully, this will be corrected after a few good rains as we advance into August!
      3. Trip Leaders – Many thanks to the members who have volunteered to lead trips this year, including two new members. Although leading a trip is not a difficult task, it does take time to organize. Not all members who have volunteered to lead trips, are able to or have the experience to plan alternative trips at the last minute, especially if they don’t know the river or lake. As well, with the water levels/river flows the way they currently are, there aren’t too many alternative choices available. Please note that trip leaders are in short supply, especially for EASY BREEZY trips. 
      4. Towers – We have a shortage of towers who are available to tow at a moment’s notice. If a leader can’t find someone to tow for a particular trip, there is a problem, particularly for EASY BREEZY trips. If no one can car top, there is a problem. If you are able to tow, please check to see if you are on the list. If you aren’t and are able to tow, please contact Anne Woolner 519-743-2277 annewoolner@hotmail.com  to have your name added to the towing list.[link]. If you are on the list and can’t tow anymore, please also contact Anne to remove your name from the list.