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As our season ends, HELP is required!
And, as you know, many hands make light work!
Canoe Cleaning: Tuesday, September 30
Time: 11:00 am
Location: Frank’s House: 300 White Rock Cres, Waterloo
What to Bring: Rags, Sponges, Pails … and your own sweet self! 
Shhhh… Rumour is there may be a 😉 beverage after…
TRIP: Big Creek (3rd. Concession Rd, Access #3) to Long Point Provincial Park
SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate
Date: September 16, 2025
Time: Meet at the Shed at 8:00 am.
Trip Leader: Michael de Andrade
Tower: TBD
Trip Fee: $15
Trip Details: Big Creek is a watercourse in Norfolk County, Ontario. It is called the “Canadian Amazon” as it meanders through the heavily lush canopy of the Carolinian forests of Norfolk County to Long Point. It is approximately 60 kms long (we are doing a section of it) and empties into Lake Erie at Port Rowan, Long Point. Its watershed covers 730 square kilometres.
This is a longer trip, approximately a 3- hour paddle, that does require maneuvering skills and stamina.
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.
Bring: PFD, lunch & snacks, water, hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, dry bag with extra clothing. Wear proper footwear (closed toe) AND carry your Emergency Contact Card—tell your paddling partner where it is!
Registration: Please contact Michael De Andrade, mdeanrade@hotmail.com, or 519-716-5067 to register for this trip, and advise if you paddle stern, bow, or either.
You will receive a confirmation email.
If you don’t receive confirmation by Monday night, please contact the trip leader to ensure you’re 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!
TRIP: Up and down the Nith River from William Scott Park, New Hamburg
SKILL LEVEL: Easy Breezy – open to all, Basic level and up
DATE: Tuesday, August 19/ 25
TRIP FEE: $8
TRIP LEADER: Petra Suffling
TOWER: Evan Jenkins
TIME: Meet at the Wing 404 Shed, 510 Dutton Dr, Waterloo, to be ready for 8:30 a.m. departure
TRIP DETAILS:
A lovely, easy 2-hour paddle up and back on the winding river with ever-changing views of forest, farms, large estates and bird life. There is hardly any current. No shuttle required.
After the paddle, we have our packed lunch in the park, then we drive 4 minutes to the 1.6 km long boardwalks at the beautiful Mike Schout Wetlands Preserve, located at 28 Smith’s Creek Drive. Wander and enjoy for as long as you want before heading home.
CARPOOL:
Please make carpool arrangements before we meet on Tuesday. If you carpool, please reimburse your driver. $8 would be appropriate for this trip, and if you ride in a different car on the way back reimburse both drivers.
BRING:
PFD, lunch & snacks, water, hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, dry bag with extra clothing. Wear proper footwear (closed toe) AND carry your Emergency Contact Card—tell your paddling partner where it is!
REGISTRATION:
Please contact Petra at: petrasuffling@gmail:com 519 497 4837 , and advise as to whether you paddle bow, stern, or either.
*You will receive a confirmation email by Monday evening.
*If you don’t receive confirmation, contact Petra to ensure you’re on the list.
*If you change your mind, or are unable to make it for some reason, please let Petra 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.
DATE: Thursday, August 14
TRIP: Walkerton—Lobies Park.
Intermediate Skill Level Required.
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.
COST: $15.00
LEADER: Anne Woolner
TOWER: Reg Barsoum
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, 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 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 Wednesday 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.
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!
Please check your email the morning of the trip in case of cancellation!
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.
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.
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.
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.
