Trip Logs and Tips

Grand River, Dunnville Lower Dam to Port Maitland
Grand River, Dunnville Lower Dam to Port Maitland
A scenic fall paddle on the lower Grand River near Dunnville, exploring historic canal remnants, quiet south-channel water, and wide river stretches suited to sea kayaks. A flexible trip with... Read more...
The Ice Boom, Fort Erie
The Ice Boom, Fort Erie
Trip Rating: 5.0/5 (for the experience — not for accessibility) One of the coolest (pun intended) paddling experiences of my life took place at the Ice Boom in Fort Erie.... Read more...
Sea Kayaking Trip: Beausoleil Island, Honey Harbour
Sea Kayaking Trip: Beausoleil Island, Honey Harbour
A full circumnavigation of Beausoleil Island in Georgian Bay Islands National Park. An exposed but rewarding loop featuring complex navigation, historic lighthouses, quiet lunch stops, and classic Georgian Bay granite. Read more...
Cyprus Lake, Bruce Peninsula National Park
Cyprus Lake, Bruce Peninsula National Park
Late-season paddling in Bruce Peninsula National Park reveals turquoise water, quiet inland lakes, and a rare calm far from summer crowds. A yurt stay, short portage creek, and side trip... Read more...
Sea Kayaking Trip: Long Point Bay - The Chip Ship!
Sea Kayaking Trip: Long Point Bay - The Chip Ship!
A deceptively engaging day paddle through the flat landscapes of Long Point, threading open lake crossings, marsh channels, and cottage-lined waterways, with a well-earned stop at The Chip Ship in... Read more...
Navy Island, Niagara Falls
Navy Island, Niagara Falls
A powerful big-water paddle from Chippewa Boat Ramp out to Navy Island on the upper Niagara River. Strong current, heavy boat traffic and serious exposure close to the brink of... Read more...
Sea Kayaking Trip: Hamilton Harbour
Sea Kayaking Trip: Hamilton Harbour
Hamilton Harbour is a Jekyll and Hyde paddle: sheltered bays, creeks, and wildlife on one side; ships, working water, and industrial shoreline on the other. Launch from Pier 4 Park... Read more...
So You Bought a Drysuit. NOW WHAT DO YOU DO?
So You Bought a Drysuit. NOW WHAT DO YOU DO?
A drysuit keeps you dry, not warm. If you’re new to cold-water paddling, here’s a simple, friendly guide to layering properly, staying comfortable, and understanding what your drysuit can—and can’t—do... Read more...
Sea Kayaking Trip: Tobermory – Cove and the Otter Islands
Sea Kayaking Trip: Tobermory – Cove and the Otter Islands
Our go-to Tobermory day trip: Cove Island, Doctor Island, Russell Cove, The Gut, and the Otter Islands. Big scenery, tricky channels, shipwrecks, and one of the best coastal routes in... Read more...
Sea Kayaking Trip: Fox Islands
Sea Kayaking Trip: Fox Islands
Five days exploring the Fox Islands: white quartz mountains, hidden campsites, crystal water, and classic Georgian Bay coastline. A favourite multi-day sea kayak route. Read more...
Craigleith Provincial Park, The Blue Mountains
Craigleith Provincial Park, The Blue Mountains
Two days of exposed paddling from Craigleith to Nottawasaga Island and Thornbury. Challenging launches, reef breaks, big views, and classic Georgian Bay scenery. Read more...
Bruce Peninsula, Lands End to Dyers Bay
Bruce Peninsula, Lands End to Dyers Bay
This trip had been on my list for years. Paddling the Niagara Escarpment along the Bruce Peninsula National Park felt like a milestone — something I wanted to attempt only... Read more...