Category: Tuesday Trips (Intermediate Training Required)

Big Creek—Long Point Provincial Park


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

Date: August 20

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

Trip Leader: TBA
Tower: Bruce Burkhart

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.

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

Tuesday Paddle IS a go!

Trip: Brant Conservation Area—Erie Street

Date: Tuesday, July 16

INTERMEDIATE TRAINING REQUIRED

Leader: Bruce Williams
Tower: Teresa Maki

Trip Details: A 2 hour paddle. A great trip down the Grand River, with some interesting challenges. Every year this river presents differently, ensuring an exciting paddle every time.

Car Polling: Please make arrangements before we meet Tuesday morning.

If you carpool, please reimburse the 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:
PFD, emergency contact card, water, hat, lunch, sunscreen, insect repellent, and proper footwear—NO flip-flops or crocs.

Register:
Contact Bruce Williams (brucewms@yahoo.com or call 519-501-1990) to register. You will receive a confirmation email.

If you don’t receive confirmation by Monday night, please contact Bruce.

If you change your mind, or are unable to make it, please let Bruce 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.

Saugeen River #1

Date: Tuesday, July 2
Trip: Walkerton—Lobe’s Park.

Intermediate skill level required.
Please have your “emergency contact card” with you, especially for this trip!

Time: Meet at the Shed to leave at 8:00 am sharp.
Driving time is close to two hours.
Our time on the river will be approximately 4 hours.

Leader: Bruce Williams
Tower: Teresa Maki

Cost: $15 (no envelopes)

Trip Details:
The Put-In is in downtown Walkerton at Concession Rd 10, Access Point 5; Take-Out is at Concession Rd 10 & Brant Concession Rd 10, Access Point 7.

We’ll encounter moderate rapids and picturesque scenery as we meander north viewing high sand cliffs and observing flora and fauna.
We stop for lunch at a lovely bend in the river where some swim and surf.
This is an all-day trip that usually ends with an ice-cream cone!

Carpooling:
If you carpool, please reimburse the driver ($15 would be appropriate for this trip)
If you drive in a different car each way, please reimburse both drivers.

Bring: PFD, hat, sufficient water, snacks, lunch, rain jacket, change of clothing, sun screen, and insect repellant. Please do NOT wear flip flops or crocs.
Please have your “emergency contact card” with you always, especially for this trip!

Register: 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, partner, etc.

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

Tuesday Paddle: Nith River to Ayr

Date: Tuesday, May 21
 
Trip: Nith River- Ayr to Blenheim Rd (Silver Bridge)
Must have Intermediate training and strong paddling and river reading skills. 3-3 ½ hour paddle.
 
Leader: Anne Woolner
Tower: Frank Kuntz
 
Cost: $8 (no envelopes necessary)
 
Meet at the shed to leave @ 8:30
 
Trip Details:
This is a challenging and exciting paddle with some nice drops in water and some small rapids. 
Must have Intermediate training and strong paddling and river reading skills. 3-3 ½ hour paddle.
 
Car Pooling: Please make 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.
 
Reminder of what to bring:
Bring lunch, water, hat, sunscreen, PFD, and proper foot wear- no flipflops OR crocks.
Intermediate training is a must for this trip.
 
RSVP: Please contact
Email ~ Anne Woolner annewoolner@hotmail.com
Phone ~ 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 Monday 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

May 14th Trip ~ Plan to join us

St. Jacob’s (Conestogo River) to Kaufman’s (Grand River)
 
Date: May 14
Trip: St. Jacob’s (Conestogo River) to Kaufman’s (Grand River)
Leader: Alberta & Mark
Tower: Steve Knapp
Cost: $8 (no envelopes necessary)
Meet at the shed to leave @ 8:30
Trip Details: This is an interesting trip weaving from St. Jacob’s down the Conestogo River, going under Northfield Drive and ending up at the Grand River just south of Conestogo.
You will pass by Grey Silo gold course on your way to Kaufman’s Flats (take out).
 
Training Level: Intermediate training is a must for this trip.
 
Carpooling: Please make car pooling arrangements before we meet on Tuesday morning. 
If you car pool, please reimburse your driver ($5 would be appropriate for this trip). If you drive in a different car each way, please reimburse both drivers.
Don’t Forget: Bring lunch, water, hat, sunscreen, PFD, and proper foot wear- no flipflops
 
Intermediate training is a must for this trip.
 
RSVP: Please contact  Alberta Piche (alp.ged.690@gmail.com  519-579-3551) to register for this trip.
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 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
Intermediate training is a must for this trip.

Tuesday, August 29th Paddle

Date:   Tuesday, August 29

Trip:Big Otter Creek

Leader: Michael De Andrade
Tower: Michael De Andrade

Intermediate  training is a must for this trip/required. 

Cost:$15 (no envelopes necessary)
Time:  Meet at the shed @ 8am 

Trip Details:
Paddle down the Big Otter Creek from Vienna to Port Burwell, Ontario. The creek is a tributary of the Thames River System. 
It starts somewhere near Norwich and snakes through Tillsonburg until it finally empties in Lake Erie in the town of Port Burwell.
The trip will focus on a 17 kilometer section of the creek.
We will pass through Carolian forest and embrace the wonderful natural beauty and wildlife/bird life in the area.

**For those interested, we will stop at Simply Scoops (Ice Cream Shop & Eatery) at the end of the paddle.
Address is 38 Robinson St. Port Burwell, ON NOJ 1T0 ; phone number is 519-874-1390) **

Special Note:
There may be a few minor liftovers and a possible minor portage along the route. This may require paddlers to exit then re-enter their canoe.
Extra caution is required. If members are uncomfortable exiting their canoe, this paddle may not be suitable for you.
Additional Parking Fee:
$10 per canoe/ vehicle in order to park at Port Burwell Marina (this is the only suitable put out in the area).

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

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

Contact:  Please contact Michael De Andrade at 519-716-5067 or via email at: mdeanrade@hotmail.com to register for this trip.
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 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 

 

Tuesday, August 22nd

Gentle Reminder:    Trip Leaders needed
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)

Date:  Tuesday, August 22nd 
Trip: Big Creek
Intermediate training is a must  for this trip. 

Leader:  Michael De Andrade 
Tower: Michael De Andrade

Cost: $15 (no envelopes necessary)
Time: Meet at the shed @ 8:00am 

Trip Details:
This area is called the “Canadian Amazon” as we meander through Norfolk County towards Lake Erie’s Long Point.
This is a longer trip that does involve maneuvering skills around trees and other obstacles as well as stamina.
There is no place to exit the canoes except for the end of the trip. We could end it with a swim at the beach (paid parking or free in the park with a park pass).

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

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

Please contact:  Michael De Andrade mdeanrade@hotmail.com 
  OR  519-716-5067 register for this trip.
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 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 

Intermediate training required. 

 

 

 

Tuesday, August 15th

Gentle Reminder:    Trip Leaders needed
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)

Date:  Tuesday, August 15th 
Trip: Saugeen #3- access 10-13
Intermediate training is a must  for this trip. 

Leader:  Frank Kuntz
Tower: Frank Kuntz

Cost: $15 (no envelopes necessary)
Time: Meet at the shed @ 8:00am 

Trip Details:
This is a favourite paddle with lots of interesting adventures along the way. We even have a great picnic area with washrooms for our lunch!
We follow this with a swim at Port Elgin and then supper at the Queen’s Hotel.
This is an all day trip that does require strength and stamina.
Great opportunity to practice river reading skills!

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

Remember: Bring lunch, water, hat, sunscreen, PFD and proper foot wear- no flipflops. 

Please contact:  Anne Woolner (annewoolner@hotmail.com  or 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 Monday 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 

Intermediate training required. 

 

 

 

Tuesday, August 8th ….Tower Required

Date:   Tuesday, August 8th

Trip: Grand River. Bean Park, Paris to Brant Conservation Area–
Intermediate  training is a must for this trip/required. 

Leader:  Brenda and Dianne
Tower:  ???
Without a tower, this trip will be cancelled.
Please reply to blog or brendajwelch@hotmail.com if you can be the tower for Tuesday paddle.

Cost:$8 (no envelopes necessary)
Time:  Meet at the shed @ 8:30am 

Trip Details:
This is a trip that we postponed so that we could do the Conestoga when the water levels were high. This is a lazy summer paddle with wide vistas and a chance to see Bald eagles and Blue Herons. There is a fee for the trailer to go into the park for our take out, which will be split among the paddlers.

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

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

Contact: Brenda Welch will be the person to register with. 
 I will let you know Monday if we are successful or not. 
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 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