
What we’re about
PADDLE CAMPING -
Some campers enjoy sharing their camping experience with 1000 other campers in crowded car campgrounds that have more rules than a downtown hi-rise condo.
We paddle across lakes, and portage our canoes into remote forests where most people do not go, and we can do things our way. Often we are the only group of campers on a lake.
If you need a break from the crowd, join us on beautiful lakes that you want to spend your vacation by. We find quiet, serene locations where our paddlers create the fun. Our paddlers are the best people you could meet. Come and add your talents to our backcountry camping groups.
POST YOUR EVENT WITH OUR GROUP - Paddling, hiking, camping, skiing, or any social event. We have 900 members, and some of them will share your interests, and want to join you in your activities. If our hikes and canoe trips that are listed are too short, challenge our super stars to join your extreme adventures.
PADDLE WITH US - This group does canoe trips. We plan a back country canoe trip about every two weeks or on long weekends. The average paddler can do these trips; most will be two nights and three days, with an average paddle of 15 km. per day. We look for Crown Land and beautiful, remote, lakes that you want to go to. There will be short trips for beginners to practice, and advanced trips for explorers. Join our winter activities to meet people who have canoes and cars, and who are looking for other groups to go tripping with.
ANNUAL REPORT -
The third week of October is a good time for a year end because the lakes start to cool and paddling becomes dangerous. We do our last canoe trip at Thanksgiving.
2022
In 2022 we did 8 canoe trips with 74 attendees consisting of 46 individuals.
Thank you to everyone for a great summer.
2021
From Oct. 31, 2020, to Oct. 29, 2021, we did:
Canoe trips: 7, attendees 52, consisting of, 35 individuals.
Hikes: 11 attendees 114 consisting of, 42 individuals
More important, everyone at these events reported that they had a good time, and we brought them all back alive.
This group is to connect people so they can enjoy canoe trips together. The purpose of the group is to find like minded people who want to go on canoe trips, but might not have a group to go with. Enjoy the natural beauty that Ontario has to offer and meet some new friends in the process!
Upcoming events
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HAMILTON EXPO ADVENTURE FILM FESTIVAL
The Westdale (Theatre), 1014 King St. West, Hamilton, ON, CAMatt has recommended this event for our paddlers.
We’re thrilled to introduce a brand-new event for the Hamilton Adventure Expo - The Adventure Film Festival! Hosted at the historic Westdale Theatre, this special evening will feature a curated selection of short films that celebrate the spirit of adventure, exploration, and the inspiring wild places that call us outside.
Expect inspiring stories, exclusive Q&A sessions with filmmakers and engaging meet & greets that will leave you ready to plan your next big adventure. Whether you're a seasoned explorer or simply love a good story, this is a night you won’t want to miss.
Including:
Joe Robinet, - solo camping, canoe expeditions.
Ken Whiting, - Paddle TV, YouTube
Ben Beauchamp, - Temagami, Woodland Caribou, Lake Superior.
Evan Lefebvre,- “the canoeing guy” nature enthusiast.
Kielyn Marrone, - 80 days in the Arctic.
📅 Date:
Friday, January 23, 2026
🕔 Time:
Doors Open: 6:30 PM
Films Begin: 7:00 PM
Q&A + Meet & Greets: Following the screenings
📍 Location:
Westdale Theatre
1014 King St W, Hamilton, ON
TICKETS $20
https://www.hamiltonadventureexpo.com/tickets
Distance from Toronto: 55 km., 55 minutes.
Parking: 28 spaces in the strip mall in front of the theatre.
The Snooty Fox Pub: 1011 King St W, Hamilton, ON L8S 1L1
Directly across the street from the theatre.
http://www.snootyfox.ca 905-546-0000
Lets meet for dinner at 5:00 PM.4 attendees
HAMILTON ADVENTURE EXPO
Jerseyville ON, Hwy 52, Jerseyville, ON, CAMatt recommended this event for our paddlers.
70 displays of camping and canoeing equipment and nine experts offering their experience will be assembled in the Ancaster Fairgrounds Building on Sat. 24 and Sun. 25 Jan. 2026, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
We can learn more than we ever wanted to know about the things we don't know, and have fun.
I suggest that we meet in the Expo on Sat. afternoon, and go to dinner whenever we get hungry.
The presentation schedule is:
10:15 AM Paddling Lake Superior
10:45 Arctic Canyons
11:45 The Stories We Share
12:45 PM Paddling Lessons
1:45 From Deserts to the Arctic
2:45 Why I Left and What I Learned
4:00 Lake Superior to James Bay by Snowshoe
5:00 Legends of the Nahanni River
5:30 Raising Kids in the Wild.
See: Dog Sled Rides, Campfires, Hot Tents, Saunas, Campfire Music.
Displays: Mountain Equipment, H2O Canoes, Bruce Trail, Kayak Ontario, Algonquin Outfitters, Agawa, Canoe North Adventures.
TICKETS $18.50
https://www.hamiltonadventureexpo.com/tickets
Ancaster Fairgrounds
630 Trinity Rd S, Jerseyville, ON L0R 1R0
Phone: (905) 648-6198 ancasterfair.ca
Distance from Toronto: Hwy 427 & QEW: 71 km. , 50 minutes.
Matt recommends dinner at : Brassie Pub,
8 km.,10 min. drive from the Fairgrounds.
73 Wilson St W, Ancaster ON L9G 1N1
(905) 304-89352 attendees
Past events
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