Archived trips

Rock Lake, Algonquin Park
Rock Lake, Algonquin Park
A quiet, easy family basecamp with some of the best scenery in Algonquin. Rock Lake gives you straight-from-the-tent paddling, stunning cliff walls, long day-trip options, and just enough wilderness to... Read more...
Big East River, Arrowhead Provincial Park
Big East River, Arrowhead Provincial Park
A relaxed weekend of paddling at Arrowhead: black-tea water, giant sand banks on the Big East, quiet mornings on Arrowhead Lake, and a few unforgettable surprises along the way. Read more...
Big Otter Creek, Richmond
Big Otter Creek, Richmond
A remote-feeling 27 km spring run through Southwestern Ontario’s sand bluffs and Carolinian forest. Fast water, constant obstacles, and a few unforgettable moments — Big Otter Creek is a serious... Read more...
Cootes Paradise, Hamilton
Cootes Paradise, Hamilton
A calm, beginner-friendly paddle through one of Ontario’s most unique urban wetlands. Cootes Paradise offers sheltered channels, abundant wildlife, and easy access from Princess Point—perfect for a relaxed outing close... Read more...
Welland Recreational Canal
Welland Recreational Canal
A calm, urban paddle through downtown Welland, the Recreational Canal offers long, flat water, historic scenery, and plenty to explore. With bridges, quiet stretches, and a 24 km round-trip route,... Read more...
Christie Lake Conservation Area, Dundas
Christie Lake Conservation Area, Dundas
Three paddling options in one conservation area: a calm reservoir, a quiet creek through the Christie Wildlife Area, and—well below the dam—a dramatic Class III–V whitewater run. A versatile Hamilton-area... Read more...
Grand River, Kissing Bridge
Grand River, Kissing Bridge
A peaceful moving-water paddle starting at Ontario’s last remaining covered bridge. Quiet farmland, Carolinian forest, and gentle currents lead toward Kaufman Flats and Moyers Landing. A scenic Grand River classic... Read more...
Welland River, Wellandport
Welland River, Wellandport
The Welland River has a long and interesting history. Originally called Chippewa Creek by the local peoples of the region—referred to as the Chippewa Nation, a branch of the Ojibwa—the... Read more...
Black Creek, Port Dover
Black Creek, Port Dover
I am asked often about this trip, probably because Port Dover is such a popular tourist location. The Black Creek and Lynn River are a favourite paddle of mine in... Read more...
Lower 16 Mile Creek, Oakville
Lower 16 Mile Creek, Oakville
Trip Rating: 3.5/5 I haven't had the opportunity to run the creek from the top. It is supposed to be a beautiful run through forests and gorges. I did, however... Read more...