Archived trips

Grand River, Galt to Glen Morris
Grand River, Galt to Glen Morris
A scenic 10 km downstream paddle on the Grand River from Galt to Glen Morris, featuring steady current, island channels, and a relaxed introduction to moving water with historic side... Read more...
Grindstone Creek, Burlington
Grindstone Creek, Burlington
A short, scenic paddle up Grindstone Creek from Hamilton Harbour, winding through the Royal Botanical Gardens with calm water, narrow channels, and frequent wildlife sightings. Read more...
Martindale Pond, Port Dalhousie
Martindale Pond, Port Dalhousie
A scenic flatwater trip on Martindale Pond, exploring canal relics, quiet side channels, and the branching routes of Richardson’s Creek and Twelve Mile Creek. A varied and atmospheric paddle with... Read more...
The Grand River Oxbow, Brantford
The Grand River Oxbow, Brantford
A calm 15 km downstream run on the Grand River with an easy one kilometre walk back to the launch. A quiet, scenic route that gives recreational paddlers a gentle... Read more...
15 Mile Creek, Jordan Station
15 Mile Creek, Jordan Station
A quiet, beginner-friendly paddle in Jordan Station. Explore launch spots, route distance, scenery, and local highlights along the sheltered waters of 15 Mile Creek. Read more...
Big Fork Creek, Fenwick, ON
Big Fork Creek, Fenwick, ON
Big Fork Creek turned into one of the most surprising paddles I’ve had in a while. A quiet launch from E.C. Brown Park opened into flooded forest, deep channels, and... Read more...
Grand River Access Points
Grand River Access Points
A quick update for Grand River paddlers: the old third-party Google maps once embedded here were removed after they became outdated or inaccessible. The GRCA now provides a fully updated,... Read more...
Wetsuits vs. Drysuits
Wetsuits vs. Drysuits
Wetsuits and drysuits both have their place, but early-spring paddling showed a clear difference. We compared warmth, comfort, safety, and real-world performance in 4°C water. Here’s how each suit held... Read more...
Kayak Ontario Magazine – Our First Community Project
Kayak Ontario Magazine – Our First Community Project
Kayak Ontario once experimented with a community magazine highlighting trips, paddlers, and local outfitters. We published two issues before shifting focus, and both are now archived here. Read more...
Kayak Ontario Skills Weekend: Looking Back at our First Symposium
Kayak Ontario Skills Weekend: Looking Back at our First Symposium
A look back at our first symposium. A group of paddlers from across the country meeting at Rock Point for a few days of coaching, community, and early-season skills. This... Read more...
Guelph Lake Conservation Area, Guelph
Guelph Lake Conservation Area, Guelph
Guelph Lake has long been a favourite early-season training site for paddlers in Southwestern Ontario. This updated trip report blends the original 2016 paddle with modern access info, conditions, and... Read more...
2018: The Year I Saw it All
2018: The Year I Saw it All
2018 was the year everything opened up: winter currents on the Niagara, saltwater miles on Long Island, Fundy tides, surf weekends, and long days on Georgian Bay. It was a... Read more...