WA Trips

Trips and Activities in 2025
Jan 10 - Jan 12	Winter Camping This is an introductory back country winter camping trip. We will camp in the woods less than 1km from the parking location. Most participants will likely sleep in tents, a few may use tarps and some may sleep in snow shelters.
Jan 17 - Jan 19	Winter Camping Practice your winter camping skills at the Silent Lake drive in campsites
Feb 01	Social Morning Hike, Lunch and AGM at St David’s Church in Campbellville St David’s church is on Guelph line just south of the 401. Lunch about noon.
Feb 01	Hiking Morning hike before lunch and AGM
Feb 06 - Feb 09	Snowshoeing Snowshoeing the three Adirondack Peaks in Tupper Lake NY
Feb 07 - Feb 09	Snowshoeing Adirondacks Hike (Mt Colden) and Winter Camping at Heart Lake
Feb 12	X-Country Skiing
Feb 15 - Feb 17	Winter Camping
Feb 21 - Feb 23	X-Country Skiing Weekend of skiing or snowshoeing at Bondi Cottage Resort near Dwight Ontario
Feb 25	General Event WCA interactive Zoom session featuring presentations giving an overview of the Three Rivers project led by CPAWS, to create a large environmentally protected area in the watersheds of the Dumoine, Coulonge, and Black rivers.
Mar 15	Whitewater Canoe North of Streetsville Arena to Erindale Park
Mar 21 - Mar 23	Winter Camping An introduction to backcountry early spring camping
Apr 13	Whitewater Canoe
May 02 - May 04	Whitewater Canoe Based in Whitney we will make two day trips to the Opeongo and Upper Madawaska rivers, both of which provide excellent whitewater during the spring run off.
May 03	Hiking ca 14 km loop hike in the Hockley Valley Provincial Nature Preserve
May 10	Flatwater Canoe Flat Water Training & White Water Paddle Strokes
May 12 - May 15	Backpacking Last minute call for Highland backpacking trail (35 km loop) for 4 days/3 nights in Algonquin
May 26 - May 30	Flatwater Canoe Paddling Saugeen River from AP 2 to AP 16.
Jun 07 - Jun 08	Whitewater Canoe Our annual weekend at Palmer Rapids has become one of the highlights of the year and is always a fun filled weekend. You will learn the basics of moving water paddling and have the opportunity to put your skills to the test.
Jul 05 - Jul 06	Cycling Overnight Bikepacking Trip – Waterfront Trail
Jul 31 - Aug 15	Sea Kayaking
Aug 01 - Aug 04	Whitewater Canoe Prerequisite: Paddlers must have successfully completed the WA Whitewater Training Weekend at Palmer Rapids. This trip begins at Palmer Rapids on Friday Aug 1 when the group meets up at Jessups campground. We will depart early Saturday to paddle the
Aug 07 - Aug 17	Hiking Multi-day hike hut-to-hut (ca 125 km in 8 days, 7 nights) on a remote and beautiful section of the Trans-Canada Trail in Charlevoix region of Quebec
Aug 28 - Sep 01	Sea Kayaking Sea kayaking and camping around Phillip Edward Islands on Georgian Bay
Sep 13 - Sep 15	Flatwater Canoe Two Nights of Camping in Kawartha Lakes
Sep 19 - Sep 21	Cycling Group bicycle trip starting from Port Bruce on Lake Erie
Oct 18 - Oct 24	Hiking The Frontenac Challenge-2025 - 140KM in 7 days of Hiking the amazing landscape at Frontenac Provincial park.

Trips and Activities in 2024
Jan 12 - Jan 14	Winter Camping This is an introductory back country winter camping trip. We will camp in the woods less than 1km from the parking lot. Most participants will likely sleep in tents, a few may use tarps and some may sleep in snow shelters.
Jan 19 - Jan 21	Winter Camping Silent Lake practice winter camp. Practice winter camping at the drive in sites with your car near by.
Feb 09 - Feb 11	Winter Camping
Feb 10	Social Morning hike/snowshoe, lunch, AGM
Feb 17 - Feb 19	Winter Camping Hike deep into Algonquin park in search of historic road ways and relics
Feb 23 - Feb 25	X-Country Skiing Weekend stay at Bondi Billage Lodge near Dwight
Feb 24 - Feb 26	Snowshoeing Limberlost Forest Cabin
Feb 25	Hiking Hockley Valley Hike
Mar 02 - Mar 03	Winter Camping Backcountry winter camping in McCrae Lake area.
Mar 15 - Mar 17	Winter Camping Winter Camping at Adirondack Loj campground in NY and a high peak summit hike(TBD).
Mar 22 - Mar 24	Winter Camping An introduction to backcountry early spring camping
Apr 01	Hiking Full day hike. Laura Secord Legacy Trail to Decew, returning on Twelve Trail.
Apr 07	Flatwater Canoe This is a relaxing day paddle and will leave plenty of time to take pictures and watch wildlife. We will meet at 9am at the put-in and organize car shuttle to take-out.
May 01 - May 03	Backpacking 2 nights camping in the park and 50km perimeter hike
May 03 - May 05	Backpacking
May 11	Flatwater Canoe Want to improve your paddling? Need to meet the pre-requisite for the whitewater skills weekend? Join us for a morning of flatwater instruction, coaching and practice to get you started on the water or brush up on your techniques
May 18 - May 20	Cycling
Jun 08 - Jun 09	Whitewater Canoe Our annual weekend at Palmer Rapids has become one of the highlights of the year and is always a fun filled weekend. You will learn the basics of moving water paddling and have the opportunity to put your skills to the test.
Aug 02 - Aug 05	Whitewater Canoe Join us for our annual whitewater training trip on the Lower Mad. Three days of fune in the froth with instruction provided for developing paddlers.
Aug 03 - Aug 05	Flatwater Canoe Fishing tournament at Massasauga PP
Aug 11 - Aug 16	Sea Kayaking
Aug 11 - Aug 16	Sea Kayaking
Aug 11 - Aug 16	Sea Kayaking Explore the French River from Dokis to Burnt Island on Lake Nipissing. The trip will launch from the Riverside Marina on 11 Aug and we will paddle until 16 Aug (6 days, 5 nights).
Aug 20 - Aug 22	Flatwater Canoe Three days on Tim River
Aug 30 - Sep 03	Sea Kayaking Sea kayaking on the open waters of Georgian bay and the inner channels of Phillip Edward Island.
Sep 04 - Sep 11	Hiking Hiking some of the 46 High Peaks, or do your own thing, camping in Heart Lake campground at the Loj.
Sep 04 - Sep 11	Hiking For one female, or others. See note in description
Sep 06 - Sep 08	Cycling Bike trip near Lake Erie starting at Port Bruce
Sep 13 - Sep 15	Whitewater Canoe Interested in independently practicing your whitewater paddling skills? Join us at Palmer Rapids for whitewater paddling in a car-camping environment. This is NOT an organized training weekend
Sep 21 - Sep 23	Cycling Bike the Simcoe Loop
Sep 22 - Sep 27	Backpacking Kitchitwaa Shkwaandem - Heaven's Gate Backpacking/Hiking Trip 5-6 Days
Sep 28	Social Hike and Annual BBQ and Social at the Badenoch Community Centre
Oct 18 - Oct 24	Hiking The Frontenac Challenge - the Ultimate Hiking Challenge in Ontario (Waiting List)
Oct 18 - Oct 20	Backpacking
Oct 18 - Oct 21	Hiking Frontenac PP - Fall Colours Hiking Trip
Nov 02 - Nov 03	Flatwater Canoe "Last Canoe Trip of the Year" at McCrae Lake

Trips and Activities in 2023
Jan 06 - Jan 08	Winter Camping This is an introductory back country winter camping trip. Most participants will likely sleep in tents, a few may use tarps and some may sleep in snow shelters.
Jan 16	Hiking Laura Secord Legacy Trail to Decew and return on the Twelve Trail
Jan 20 - Jan 22	Winter Camping Try winter camping at Silent Lake drive in campsites
Jan 26	X-Country Skiing A lodge based trip to the winter splendour of the Limberlost Forest and Wildlife Reserve for snow shoeing, or cross country skiing.
Feb 04	Social Morning Hike, Lunch and Social, and AGM at St David?s Presbyterian Church 12 to 4 pm, 132 Main St N, Campbellville Address is 132 main st north, campbellville Local Hike in the AM
Feb 12	Hiking Join us in attending Winterlit at Mountsberg Conservation Area
Feb 17 - Feb 20	Winter Camping Winter camping at Kukagami Lake near Sudbury for experienced winter campers
Feb 17 - Feb 19	Winter Camping Snowshoe/Ski in Limberlost Forest
Feb 24 - Feb 26	Winter Camping Lean-to camping and hike to Indian Head in the Adirondacks, NY
Feb 24 - Feb 26	X-Country Skiing Weekend of cross country skiing and snowshoeing at Bondi Village Resort near Dwight Ontario
Mar 17 - Mar 19	Winter Camping This is an introductory back country winter camping trip. Most participants will likely sleep in tents, a few may use tarps and some may sleep in snow shelters.
Apr 01	Hiking Rouge Park hike meet at Glen Rouge Campground parking lot, 7450 Kingston Rd., Scarborough
Apr 16	Flatwater Canoe This is a relaxing day paddle and will leave plenty of time to take pictures and watch wildlife. This trip can be done in canoe, kayak or SUP and is suitable for beginners.
May 13	Flatwater Canoe Flatwater Canoeing Skills Session in Acton
May 19 - May 22	Flatwater Canoe Enjoy the Victoria Day Weekend in Massassauga Provincial Park. This canoe trip will cover a distance of approximately 30 km starting at the Three Legged Lake Access Point and going in an anti-clockwise direction through Three Legged Lake, Spider Lake, Spi
May 19 - May 22	Flatwater Canoe Exploring Killarney and camping on George Lake
May 20 - May 22	Whitewater Canoe Meet Sat am. Expect to be finished trip late Mon afternoon. Must be an advanced whitewater paddler for this trip with full safety gear including dry suit (preferred) or 5mm wet suit, helmet, etc. Must have a fully outfitted whitewater canoe or be able to
May 30 - Jun 02	Cycling Ride the 132 km rail trail from Guelph to Goderich, and back again. Four days of cycling and three nights camping, starting and finishing in Guelph. You will need to carry your basic camping gear (tent, sleeping bag, cooking equipment) on any type of bike
Jun 10 - Jun 11	Whitewater Canoe Our annual weekend at Palmer Rapids has become one of the highlights of the year and is always a fun filled weekend. Skill development is provided by club members and all equipment is provided from a local outfitter. You will learn the basics of moving wa
Jun 18	Flatwater Canoe
Jun 21 - Jun 30	Backpacking Trip is full - Killarney LaCloche Silhouette Trail - 75km counterclockwise plus Silver Peak over 9 nights. For experienced backpackers. Three tents only. Three hikers or 4 or 5 if people want to share their tent. Please read description. Cost will be shar
Jun 30 - Jul 03	Whitewater Canoe As a follow up to the Whitewater Training Weekend we are running a three day training trip on the Lower Madawaska river. This trip is designed as the next step for new WW paddlers or as skills improvement for more experienced paddlers. Successful completi
Jul 02 - Jul 11	Backpacking A ca 100 km section of International Appalachian Trail from the west to the east boarder of the Gaspesie National Park which will take 8 days (7 nights) to complete. Max 6 people, min group size 3
Jul 15 - Jul 23	Flatwater Canoe The Shoals is a scenic park encompassing 30,000 hectares of lakes and forest with sandy shoals, or shallows. The sandy shoals and three recognizable eskers are results of the retreat of the glaciers. Unlike other Provincial Parks popular with canoeists th
Aug 04 - Aug 07	Backpacking Relaxing backpacking and car camping in Halfway Lake PP over the long weekend
Aug 05 - Aug 10	Hiking A 5 Day Trip to the Adirondak's
Aug 11 - Aug 20	Sea Kayaking The Apostle Islands National Lakeshore is a US National Park on the Wisconsin side of Lake Superior. The park consists of 21 islands and part of the Bayfield Peninsula shoreline. It is a popular kayak destination featuring sea caves, stacks, hiking trails
Aug 24 - Aug 29	Flatwater Canoe Algonquin Park flatwater canoe trip
Sep 08 - Sep 10	Cycling Lake Erie Bike Trip
Sep 16 - Sep 17	Cycling Bike and camp along the Caledon rail trail
Sep 24 - Sep 24	Social Morning hike followed by annual BBQ and corn roast
Sep 24 - Oct 01	Backpacking Backpacking adventure along the eastern shore of Saguenay River in the Saguenay Fjord National Park. Max 6 people, min size of group 3
Oct 06 - Oct 09	Flatwater Canoe 4 day North Killarney Loop Canoe Trip
Oct 19 - Oct 22	Hiking Hiking in Frontenac Provincial Park - cottage accommodations.
Oct 28 - Oct 29	Flatwater Canoe A leisurely paddle with 1 short portage to a great site on McCrae Lake. We stay overnight, then return around lunch the next day.
Nov 04 - Nov 06	Backpacking Frost Centre (Formally Frontenac)
Dec 03	Hiking Fayyaz will lead a morning hike in the area and we will then have a warm up crockpot lunch at St David's church in Campbellville.

Trips and Activities in 2022
Jan 08	Social Planning a lunchtime hike near Hilton Falls in Halton to be followed by hot refreshments and chili at a nearby backyard.
Jan 14 - Jan 16	Winter Camping This is an introductory back country winter camping trip. Most participants will likely sleep in tents, a few may use tarps and some may sleep in snow shelters.
Jan 20	X-Country Skiing
Jan 21 - Jan 23	Winter Camping Winter camp at the drive in sites at Silent Lake Provincial Park. Suitable for beginners.
Jan 22	Hiking Day hike of the Speyside section of the Bruce Trail. We will adjust the length of the hike based on the participants' preferences.
Jan 29	Snowshoeing Join me for a day of snowshoeing (or hiking if there isn't enough snow) through Mono Cliffs.
Feb 12	Hiking 17 km hike up and down the Twelve Mile Creek
Mar 18 - Mar 20	Winter Camping This is an introductory back country winter camping trip. Most participants will likely sleep in tents, a few may use tarps and some may sleep in snow shelters.
Apr 02	Hiking Join me on the Bruce Trail as we hike from the Boyne Valley Provincial Park to Rock Hill Park. This hike will involve a car shuttle. We will hike about 11 km along the trail overlooking the Boyne River, watching winter fade away into spring.
Apr 09	Hiking
Apr 17	Whitewater Canoe Day paddle of Credit River from north of Streetsville to Dundas St. Full whitewater safety gear (incl dry suit) and canoe required
Apr 23	Hiking
Apr 30	Flatwater Canoe Minesing Wetlands Day Paddle - Willow Creek to Edenvale
May 08	Flatwater Canoe Canoe/Kayak paddle from Cambridge to Paris on the Grand River.
May 14	Flatwater Canoe Want to improve your paddling? Need to meet the pre-requisite for the white water skills weekend? Join us for a morning of instruction and practice to get you started on the water or brush up on your technique. Please register soon, as we need to arrange
May 20 - May 23	Flatwater Canoe An early season paddling classic, before the bugs come out (usually)
May 21 - May 23	Whitewater Canoe Meet Sat am. Expect to be finished trip late Mon afternoon. Must be an advanced whitewater paddler for this trip with full safety gear including dry suit (preferred) or 5mm wet suit, helmet, etc. Must have a fully outfitted whitewater canoe or be able to
Jun 04	Sea Kayaking Kayak over to & around Toronto Islands from late morning to mid to late afternoon. Must either have own kayak or be willing to make own arrangements for a rental & transport it to/from Cherry Beach.
Jun 11 - Jun 12	Whitewater Canoe Our annual weekend at Palmer Rapids has become one of the highlights of the year and is always a fun filled weekend. Skill development is provided by club members and all equipment is provided from a local outfitter. You will learn the basics of moving wa
Jun 17 - Jun 19	Flatwater Canoe Join me at Massassauga Provincial Park for an "intro to canoe tripping trip". We will canoe in on Friday afternoon from the Clear Lake Access point, cross one portage and then paddle to a site on Spider Lake. We can do day trips on Saturday on Spider Lake
Jun 30 - Jul 03	Whitewater Canoe Three day river trip down the Lower Madawaska River. All participants must have successfully completed the White Water Training Weekend at Palmer Rapids.
Jul 22 - Jul 24	Flatwater Canoe This trip will give participants who are new to, or need more practice, a chance to develop their skills as stern paddlers on flatwater.
Jul 29 - Aug 01	Whitewater Canoe Interested in independently practicing your whitewater paddling skills? Join us this Civic Day weekend for relaxed conversation, lounging and paddling in a car-camping environment. Participants will be responsible for their own camping fees, meals & boat
Aug 07 - Aug 13	Flatwater Canoe
Aug 13 - Aug 19	Hiking 7-days-hike-105-km-hut-to-hut-in-Quebec
Aug 19 - Aug 23	Hiking Hiking in the Adirondacks Mountains, NY
Sep 03 - Sep 05	Flatwater Canoe Fishing tournament at Creswicke Lake in Massassauga Provincial Park
Sep 09 - Sep 11	Cycling This is a leisurely biking weekend trip that can be adjusted to suit the group. Beach access across the road. We have the opportunity to eat at a local restaurant or to make meals at the cottage. Lunches are on the road. The cottage will hold 7 or 8 depen
Sep 22 - Sep 26	Camping Camping; hiking; (canoe/kayak at your own leisure)
Sep 24	First-Aid This event is really a two-part knowledge enhancement focused on first aid in the wilderness.
Oct 01	Social Morning hiking starting at 0845 followed by BBQ and corn roast at 11:30 at Badenoch Community centre. 4217 Watson Rd South, Puslinch
Oct 07 - Oct 10	Flatwater Canoe 4 day Restoule-Upper French canoe trip
Oct 08 - Oct 10	Sea Kayaking The put-in, and take-out, will be at Dillon Cove Marina where they have a separate kayak dock for launching. We will meet at the Marina on Fri Oct 8 with everyone on the water and ready to paddle by 1:00 PM. Depending on the weather, we will paddle out t
Oct 20 - Oct 23	Hiking Join us as we soak in the fall colours while hiking in Frontenac Provincial Park and then returning to the comfort of Snug Harbour Resort cottages
Oct 29 - Oct 30	Flatwater Canoe A leisurely paddle with 1 short portage to a great site on McCrae Lake. We stay overnight, then return around lunch the next day.
Dec 03	Social A 10 am sharp hike at the North Park trails in Oakville led by Paul Lewis for about 2.5 hours. Then move to the Oakville Central Library on Navy St for drinks and snacks and socialising until 4 pm.

Trips and Activities in 2021
Jan 08 - Jan 10	Flatwater Canoe This is an introductory back country winter camping trip. We will camp in the woods less than 1km from the parking lot in Mew Lake. Most participants will likely sleep in tents, a few may use tarps and some may sleep in snow shelters.
Jan 08	Hiking Conditions depending will hike or snowshoe the trails of the Pine River Fishing Area 3K east of Horning's Mills. For hiking please bring good winter hiking boots, icers and if preferred hiking poles.
Jan 08 - Jan 10	Backpacking
Jan 09 - Jan 10	Backpacking This is an introductory back country winter camping trip. We will camp in the woods less than 1km from the parking lot in Mew Lake. Most participants will likely sleep in tents, a few may use tarps and some may sleep in snow shelters.
Jan 13	General Event
Jan 18 - Jan 25	X-Country Skiing Backcountry Skiing at Limberlost Forest and Wildlife Reserve
Jan 22 - Jan 24	X-Country Skiing Cross Country, Back Country Skiing and Snow Shoeing - Limberlost
Jan 23	Snowshoeing Join me for 3-4 hours of snowshoeing (if the conditions permit) or hiking (if there is limited snow)
Feb 05 - Feb 07	Winter Camping
Feb 10 - Feb 15	X-Country Skiing Intermediate to Advanced Backcountry Skiing in and around Barry's Bay Ontario
Feb 12 - Feb 15	Winter Camping Snowshoe hike across frozen lakes and winter camp at Kukagami Lake area near Sudbury. For experienced winter campers. TENTATIVE ASSUMING STAY AT HOME ORDER IS LIFTED.
Feb 20	Snowshoeing
Mar 05	Hiking
Mar 17	Social
Mar 20	Hiking 3-4 hour trek through the woods with a small group of club members
Apr 28	General Event
May 12 - May 14	Camping Paddling on Rondeau Bay and hiking in Rondeau's beautiful Carolinean forest
Jun 10	Sea Kayaking Day paddle at Guelph Lake Conservation Area
Jun 14	Cycling Join me in riding a section of the Guelph to Goderich rail trail.
Jul 24 - Aug 02	Sea Kayaking An exploratory trip to White Otter Lake in Turtle River Provincial Park
Jul 25	Flatwater Canoe Come learn or improve upon your flat water canoeing skills.
Aug 15 - Aug 21	Flatwater Canoe This canoe trip takes place in the proposed Chiniguchi Waterway Provincial Park located to the east of Sudbury. It is a circular route through a series large and small lakes as well as a small section of the Chiniguchi River. The distance to be covered is
Aug 26 - Sep 01	Flatwater Canoe This is a great trip for those looking to paddle flat water in the back country. The trip requires portaging and paddling every day but is not strenuous. We will have plenty of time to swim, rest and relax. We start at Kiosk Lake on August 27 and go into
Sep 17 - Sep 19	Cycling Biking in the countryside around Port Bruce in Elgin County. An easy going weekend with opportunity to enjoy the beach and to stay in cottage close to beach. Biking distance approx 22km a day. Would like attendees to be immunized for Covid.
Sep 21 - Sep 23	Hiking The first three hikes in a series that will cover the Sydenham Section of the Bruce Trail.
Sep 24	Cycling Join me in riding a section of the Brantford to Hamilton rail trail.
Sep 27 - Sep 30	Hiking Paddling and hiking at Frontenac Provincial Park
Oct 02	Flatwater Canoe Morning hike at Scotsdale Farm then lawn chair lunch provided
Oct 03 - Oct 07	Flatwater Canoe Join me for 4 nights in the Killarney backcountry, with the option on day 3 to hike Silver Peak.
Oct 09 - Oct 11	Flatwater Canoe Thanksgiving canoe loop in Kawartha Highlands Provincial Park
Oct 14	Hiking
Oct 17	Cycling We will ride a section of the Guelph to Goderich rail trail.
Oct 20	Hiking
Oct 30 - Oct 31	Flatwater Canoe A leisurely paddle with 1 short portage to a great site on McCrae Lake. We stay overnight, then return around lunch the next day.
Dec 12	Hiking
Dec 13	Social

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