Resources for planning a personal or club trip can be found here.
Upcoming Trips
2024
August 25th: Supper Trip in from Fred Heal
We will meet at the boathouse at 3:30pm and get the trailer loaded up. We will depart at 4pm for Fred Heal. The trip will be approx. 3-4 hours of paddling with a few breaks on the way. Depending on weather and the speed of the group, we will arrive back at the club around 8-8:30pm. This trip will be led by one of the SCC staff members. Expectations for this trip include the ability to paddle continuously for 4 hours and to adjust your speed to meet the pace of the group. You will need to arrange your own ride to the launch, bring your own food and water, as well as dress properly for the weather conditions. This trip will not be cancelled unless the weather is encroaching dangerous conditions (lightning, high winds, etc). To register, complete the online form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdlbofwMjvkfHd6hqLQAH4eDpAwmlIM...
August 3rd: Day Trip in from Fred Heal
July 13th: Day Trip in from Fred Heal
Spots are available for a day paddle from Fred Heal canoe launch to the boat house on Saturday, July 13th. We will meet at the boathouse to load the boats on the trailer at 8:00 am before driving to the canoe launch. Estimated time to paddle is 3 to 4 hours. We will stop for a rest break on land once along the way. Depending on the weather and how fast we paddle, the group should arrive back at the boathouse by about 1:30 pm. It is expected that all participants are self-sufficient on the water and have the ability to paddle continuously for 3-4 hours. Day trips are NOT intended to be a lesson but rather an opportunity to paddle together as a group. All participants are expected to adjust their speed so that the group does not spread out too much. You must have a 2024 Saskatoon Canoe Club Recreation Division membership to go on this trip. Spots are limited. To register, complete the online form at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc37JG7n8eOKea0U5Sa7lVpDCVJkOGXoCpXnyKSXZzz9KQZ7Q/viewform?usp=sf_link
June 28- July 9: Teslin & Yukon River
June 15th: Day Trip in from Fred Heal
Spots are available for a day paddle from Fred Heal canoe launch to the boat house on Saturday, June 15. We will meet at the boathouse to load the boats on the trailer at 8:00 am before driving to the canoe launch. Estimated time to paddle is 3 to 4 hours. We will stop for a rest break on land once along the way. Depending on the weather and how fast we paddle, the group should arrive back at the boathouse by about 1:30 pm. It is expected that all participants are self-sufficient on the water and have the ability to paddle continuously for 3-4 hours. Day trips are NOT intended to be a lesson but rather an opportunity to paddle together as a group. All participants are expected to adjust their speed so that the group does not spread out too much. You must have a 2024 Saskatoon Canoe Club Recreation Division membership to go on this trip. Spots are limited. To register, complete the online form at https://forms.gle/rbwn5acJogGV7t9c7
June 27 – July 2: Whitewater Festival at Barker Lake
We are hoping to bring a large contingent of Saskatoon Canoe Club members out to this year's Whitewater Festival. We're planning on heading out a day early (June 27) to get good camping spots and we plan on staying a day late, returning on July 2.
Information regarding the trip is available here: https://www.churchillrivercanoe.com/whitewater-festival
You can purchase tickets and view the agenda for the weekend here: https://go.theflybook.com/book/1333/ListView/0#/base/1333/420e4bd8-fa59-...
Each member will need to purchase a ticket for the festival. Churchill River Canoe Outfitters provides their instructors and a clinic, supper and music on Saturday June 29. You will also receive the coolest commemorative t-shirt! There are little day trips you can participate in, for example last year we had CRCO staff take us to explore Sluice Falls and Corner Rapids on Sunday. Beginners are welcome although we suggest you have at least some recent moving water and canoe camping experience.
Gas for our vehicles will be split amongst all members on the trip. Along with your ticket, those are the costs for this trip.
If you would like to sign up, please purchase your ticket(s) and fill out the sign-up form located here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeH12jcYqMChBAL9rShz1OmhZ1uxOG0....
If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact me at president@saskatooncanoeclub.org.
July 6th – 17th: Wathaman River
We’ll drive to Davin Lake (650 km north of Saskatoon) July 6th. On July 7th the group will take a float plane to a small unnamed lake near the headwaters of the Wathaman River and begin paddling down this challenging river to Wathaman Lake. From there we'll portage into Davin Lake and paddle back to our vehicles, arriving back in Saskatoon July 17th. The total paddling distance is about 181 km.
The Wathaman is a narrow river with numerous sections of technical Class 2 to 3 rapids, with lots of rock dodging required. Lining and wading are to be expected, especially in the upper part of the river. As the route sees little traffic, there is a good chance that the portage trails will be in rough shape. The plan is to use solo canoes, as these are easier to maneuver in tight spaces than tandem boats (solo boats are also a lot of fun!).
Participants on this trip must have solid solo whitewater paddling skills and be well-accustomed to wilderness camping in remote locations. As the group must be able to fully rely on each of its members, completion of a swiftwater rescue course is mandatory. Wilderness first aid training is strongly encouraged. The cost of the float plane charter is estimated at around $1200 per person, and the group will split costs for other shared expenses. Space on the trip is limited by float plane capacity, and qualified participants will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
For more info or to sign up, fill out this form: https://forms.gle/GqRpRgRtVeKrP2Y88
June 1st: Day Trip in from Fred Heal
May 19th: Day Trip in from Fred Heal
May 18 - 20: Montreal River
Join the SCC on a whitewater adventure May 18th-20th. This trip will be about 62 km long down the Montreal River from Molanosa to the Highway 165 Bridge. This trip is a great opportunity to practice your whitewater and swiftwater paddling, and have fun running rapids! The relatively short distance we have to cover on this trip will allow time to re-run rapids and do some fishing, so bring your fishing poles! However, this tricky route does require some past paddling experience on swift water and rapids, and is not open to beginners. As this is an early season trip we have to prepare for it. Waterproof dry bags and warm clothes (wool or fleece are best) are essential. At the end of the trip we will total gas for our vehicles and split it between us, so that will be the cost of the trip.
Itinerary:
We will meet at the boathouse at 7:00 am on Saturday May 18th where we will load the trailers and set off. We should arrive in Molanosa by 11:00 am where we will unload and leave some people to load the canoes, while the others shuttle the boat trailer and other vehicles to the highway 165 bridge. Once we meet back in Molanosa we will set of on the river. We should arrive by 12:00 pm at the highway 165 bridge on Monday May 20th where we will load up. Then we will head back, picking up the remaining vehicle in Molanosa along the way.
Optionally, we can also book a drop-off and pick-up with our friends at Montreal River Outpost, the cost of that service is roughly $540 and will be split amongst trip participants.
If you are interested in this trip please sign up quickly! We will look to hold a trip meeting this Monday, May 13th.
To sign up: https://forms.gle/LwaBKNtLCgpvCKKw5
If you have any questions I can be reached at jarrodr120@gmail.com
Recent Trips
2023
Sept 1-4: Stanley Mission to Nistowiak Falls
Day Trips from Fred Heal to Saskatoon Boathouse: various dates
We have lots of upcoming day trips available! There are a few from Fred Heal including two Supper Trip options. You can fill out the attached forms if you are interested in joining us.
Day Trips in From Fred Heal: Meet at 8:15am, depart at 9am, return around 1:30-2pm
Supper Trip From Fred Heal: Meet 4pm, depart 4:30pm, return around 8:30pm-9pm
- July 29th: sign-up
Supper Trip From Fred Heal: Meet 3:30pm, depart 4pm, return around 8-8:30pm
- August 13th: sign-up
Pike Lake Pumphouse to Saskatoon Boathouse: Sun July 23-Mon July 24th
Small family overnight canoe trip leaving from pike lake pump house to Saskatoon Sunday July 23 to Monday July 24. Others are welcome to join but will be required to provide their own transportation, food and overnight gear. For questions or to sign up, contact Dean (deanweninger@gmail.com).
Pike Lake Pumphouse to Saskatoon Boathouse: Wed Aug 9th-Thurs Aug 10
You are invited to join our family of 4 for an overnight trip from Pike Lake Pumphouse. This is a free trip open to all canoe club members that have completed their in person boathouse orientation (for new members). We will stop for many breaks along the way but it is expected that you will be able to paddle for around 3-4 hours each day.
Itinerary:
We will arrive at the boathouse by 1:15 pm on the 9th to sign out and load kayaks and depart by 2:00 pm. We should be on the water by 3:00pm and paddle a few hours until we get to the south end of Wilson Island were we will make camp. We will depart camp on the 10th and make it back to the boathouse by early afternoon.
Transportation,gear, and food will be up to you and we suggest arraigning for someone to drop you off. Any questions please contact Paul at lespaul.weiman@gmail.com
Missinipe, French Ducker Loop: Thursday, Aug 10-12, 2023
Whitewater Festival: June 30th - July 4th, 2023
Please join us June 30 - July 4 at Surf City for the ultimate in summer paddling fun, the Whitewater Festival at Barker Lake! Do not hesitate to register if you are new to canoeing in whitewater. This event is friendly for all skill level paddlers, and includes Paddle Canada certified instructors and clinics.
More details available here: https://www.churchillrivercanoe.com/whitewater-festival.html
Link to tickets (includes Festival agenda): https://www.eventbrite.com/e/churchill-river-white-water-festival-2023-tickets-634217310047
You will need to purchase your own tickets for the Festival. Don't forget your helmet!
Here's our plan:
Friday, June 30: Meet at the boathouse at 7:30am, plan to leave by 8am. Arrive at Devil's Lake boat launch by 2pm. Paddle 3 hours to Barker Lake / Barker Island and find our camping spots for the weekend.
Saturday, July 1 - Monday, July 3: See Festival agenda above.
Tuesday, July 4: Pack up and leave Barker Lake by 9am, arrive at Devil's Lake boat launch by 12pm. Arrive back at the boathouse by 6pm.
Transportation: If we have 12 people, we will need 4 cars to haul us, our gear and our trailer of boats to Devil's Lake. The Canoe Club will provide canoes, paddles, life jackets, bailers, and throw bags but the rest of your equipment will be up to you. The fee for this trip will be ~$40/each as we will be splitting the cost of gas between us.
Sign up here: https://forms.gle/RAT9mZevTHVyKHft9
If you have any questions please contact me at president@saskatooncanoeclub.org.
Saturday, June 17 - Fred Heal to Boathouse
Join us for a day paddle in from Fred Heal Canoe Launch!
We will meet at the boathouse at 8:15 am and get the trailer loaded up. We will depart at 9 am for Fred Heal. The trip will be approx. 3-4 hours of paddling with a few breaks on the way. Depending on the weather and the speed of the group, we will arrive back at the club around 1:30-2:00 pm. This trip will be led by staff who will haul the trailer. However, a volunteer will be needed to transport the trip leader back to the launch to pick up the trailer once the paddle is over. Expectations for this trip include the ability to paddle continuously for 4 hours and to adjust your speed to meet the pace of the group. You will need to arrange your own ride to the launch, bring your own food and water, as well as dress properly for the weather conditions. This trip will not be canceled unless the weather is encroaching on dangerous conditions (lightning, high winds, etc).
Fill out the form below if you're interested in joining us!
https://forms.gle/F7YG3CiGWX7wtuH68
Cecil Ferry to Wapiti - June 9-12th, 2023
This trip will be a ~110km trek starting at Cecil Ferry on the North Saskatchewan River and ending at Wapiti Ski Resort on the Saskatchewan River. This a good opportunity to improve your camping, swift water paddling, and river navigation skills. This route has some swift water and minor rapids and requires beginner moving water paddling skills and experience swimming in moving water. Beginners are welcome but it will be challenging.
Transportation:
We will need 4 people to volunteer to use their cars to car pool out there, and 4 people to volunteer to drive us.
We will be arriving at the SCC for 7:30am on the 9th and departing by 8:00am. We will arrive at the Cecil ferry crossing at 10:00am where we will start our trip. The drivers will then drive the 4 cars and canoe trailer to the Wapiti Ski resort where 3 of them and the trailer will be parked and left for the canoers and the drivers will take 1 car back to Saskatoon. The Canoers will arrive at Wapiti Ski resort late on the 12th were we will load up and drive back to Saskatoon.
The Canoe Club will provide canoes, paddles, life jackets, bailers, and throw bags but the rest of your equipment will be up to you. The fee for this trip will be ~$20 as we will be splitting the cost of gas between us. This will also require you taking 2 days off work
Sign up here: https://forms.gle/rddtKhBbwwMFLUXA9
If you have any questions you can contact me at jarrodr120@gmail.com
Beginners overnight trip from Fred Heal - May 27/28, 2023
Come Join the Saskatoon Canoe Club for an overnight trip form Fred Heal Canoe Launch! This is the location we usually day paddle from but we will take an extra day to introduce you to canoe camping. This is a free trip open to all canoe club members that have completed their in person boathouse orientation (for new members).
We will stop for many breaks along the way but it is expected that you will be able to paddle for around 4 hours.
Itinerary:
We will arrive at the boathouse by 1:15 pm on the 27th to sign out and load canoes and depart by 2:00 pm. We should be on the water by 3:00pm and paddle a few hours until we get to the south end of Wilson Island were we will make camp. We will depart camp on the 28th and make it back to the boathouse by around noon.
Transportation will be up to you and we suggest arraigning for someone to drop you off.
Fred Heal Trip - October 1st, 2022
Spots are available for a day paddle from Fred Heal canoe launch to the boat house on Saturday, October 1. Fall is an excellent time to see migrating birds on the river, such as sandhill cranes. We will meet at the boathouse to load the boats on the trailer at 10:30 am before driving to the canoe launch. Estimated time to paddle is 3 to 4 hours.
We will stop for a rest break on land once along the way. Depending on the weather and how fast we paddle, the group should arrive back at the boathouse by about 4 pm.
It is expected that all participants are self-sufficient on the water and have the ability to paddle continuously for 3-4 hours. Day trips are NOT intended to be a lesson but rather an opportunity to paddle together as a group. All participants are expected to adjust their speed so that the group does not spread out too much. You must have a 2022 Saskatoon Canoe Club Recreation Division membership to go on this trip.
Spots are limited. To register, complete the online form at https://forms.gle/ytJKsWEt11ZBFV2MA
Shekinah Summer Camp’s Moveathon - Sept. 17, 2022 day trip
We have many trails that take you through our peaceful setting. You will see prairie, river hills, trees, and brush. This makes walking, hiking, biking, canoeing, cross-country skiing, and skating a spiritual activity.(taken from Shekinah's home web page https://www.shekinahretreatcentre.org/index)
Each year this centre puts on, what we call, a "move-a-thon". It is an event where people participate in some of the activities previously listed to come together with the community in support of this beautiful place that we are connected to. Those of us who are connected to this place are always looking for ways to share it with others so that they too can share in the experience of its wonder! And in hopes of that end, we are extending an invitation to members of the canoe club to join in this event.
The event will take place September 17, 2022. As members of the canoe club, we will meet at the canoe club that morning, at a time that will be determined later, find the boats that we would like to use for the day, load them on to the trailer, and then travel in a convoy to camp Shekinah and then our starting point at the Petrofka bridge. We will then participate in a 2 hour long paddling trip back to the camp grounds where lunch will be provided for us. After this point you will be welcome to spend your afternoon at your leisure enjoying the space of the retreat centre. In signing up for this event each member will have to register through the Shekinah Retreat Centre's moveathon page which can be found at the following address: https://www.shekinahretreatcentre.org/events/2021/move-a-thon-2022-registration
Staff-led Fred Heal Trips: June 25th, July 23rd, Aug 20th
Come join us for a day paddle in from Fred Heal Canoe Launch!! You must have a 2022 Saskatoon Canoe Club Recreation Division membership to go on this trip, and you must also have completed your in-person orientation (for new members) prior to the trip.
We will meet at the boathouse at 8:00 am to sign out boats and load them onto the trailer. We will depart the boathouse by 8:45 a.m. A Saskatoon Canoe Club volunteer will haul the trailer.
We will stop for a break on land once or twice along the way. Depending on the weather and how fast we paddle, the group should arrive back at the boathouse by about 1-1:30 p.m.
NOTE 1: It is expected that all participants are self-sufficient on the water and have the ability to paddle continuously for 3-4 hours. This day trip is not intended to be a lesson but rather an opportunity to paddle together as a group. All participants are expected to adjust their speed so that the group does not spread out too much.
NOTE 2: It is ultimately up to you to arrange your own ride from the boathouse to Fred Heal Canoe Launch ( https://goo.gl/maps/2nWCHYh7LzadKZ7T7 ).
NOTE 3: Be prepared for the weather and bring your own food, water, sunscreen, hat, rain jacket, etc.
NOTE 4: Space is limited on this trip. Fill out this form once for each participant,
June 25th - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/14Y4SWyAFc001kV-fUnBZzOVpMLGkI9_YY689Sl2...
July 23rd - https://forms.gle/TgqGayVpn4AZhzGK9
August 20th - https://forms.gle/U4vA4c3GLy3BYNc7A
We will email you to confirm your spot or let you know if we have put you on a wait list.
If you have questions about this trip, email staff@saskatooncanoeclub.org
Kingsmere Lake, PANP, August 5-7, 2022
*** This trip is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances ***
Prince Albert National Park initially agreed to allow us to reserve group camping, but later reversed their decision. With uncertain camping situation, the trip (with quite a few beginners) is called off.
This three-day/two-night trip in Prince Albert National Park is designed to be approachable for families (especially those with smaller children) and beginners. We’ll meet at the boathouse on August 5th in the morning to collect and load equipment. On the first day, we’ll be doing a short railcart portage (800m) and paddle (about 3.5km, staying close to the shoreline) to Westwind campsite on Kingsmere Lake. The second day we’ll stay at Westwind, and everyone can swim at the shallow sandy beach, paddle, or hike the Grey Owl Trail as they wish. We’ll return the third day by the same route (if conditions on Kingsmere are too windy, we have the option of portaging back on the Grey Owl Trail).
We will use the Saskatoon Canoe Club equipment, though participants will need to provide pfds for small children. We are looking for someone to tow the boat trailer. Westwind campsite is equipped with outhouses, a bear cache, picnic tables, firewood, and fire pits/grates. Participants will need to bring all other camping equipment for their family/bubble.
For more information or to sign up for the trip, please email Amanda Lalonde at amanda.lee.lalonde@gmail.com
Flatwater Kayak Skills Weekend Aug 5-7 2022, First Mustus Lake, Meadow Lake Provincial Park, SK
What
A 3 day front country camping weekend including fun kayaking excursions and focussed sessions on development of flatwater kayaking paddling skills. We encourage kayakers of a wide range of paddling skills to attend, no minimum skill level required, All we hope for is from the novice kayakers, an enthusiasm to learn, from the more experienced kayakers a willingness to share skills. All kayakers should be prepared to get wet. Skills introduced will include wet exits, rescues. paddle strokes technique, and more. While some attendees are Paddle Canada instructors this is not a Paddle Canada course, and there is no resulting certification.
A loose structure for the weekend might be as follows.:
Friday 7 am, load boats at boathouse
Friday 8 am leave Saskatoon
Friday after lunch - paddle
Saturday am - Skills session - in water session
Saturday afternoon - paddle and stroke technique
Sunday am - Breakfast and pack up - we need to vacate campground by noon.
Sunday early afternoon - paddle and enjoy the scenery
Sunday 4 pm return to Saskatoon
Sunday 8 pm Unload boats at boathouse.
We will try to keep costs at a minimum. Cost to the attendees will cover camping fees, and boat transportation fees.
Who
We want this to be open to all interested kayakers within the SCC. We expect we will draw many novice paddlers from within the SCC.
Why
Build the flatwater kayaking community in Saskatchewan
Encourage safe water recreation.
Encourage kayak specific skill development resulting in better paddling skills and better equipment awareness
Introduce kayakers to paddling venues outside of urban centers.
Have fun in our kayaks - they can be way cooler than canoes.
Where
First Mustus Lake Group Campsite (350km from Saskatoon) in the Meadow Lake Provincial Park
When
Leave Saskatoon August 5 morning
Return to Saskatoon August 7 evening
Equipment required
Attendees will be expected to:
Supply their own kayak, PFD, paddle, 50’ floating line, whistle. - or just reserve club gear, as supplies last
Reserve their slot on the trip by filling out the form and paying the event fee of $$$
Purchase their own Provincial park pass. Camping fees are covered.
Be self-sufficient for clothing, food and camping gear. Be prepared for rain. We could be paddling and camping in the rain.You should always have a change of dry clothes for off water use. A toque and warm baselayers are never out of place for kayak camping. There is a partially enclosed cook shelter at the site.
Since are 6 large camp sites there will be sharing of sites, so your camping unit should be a backpack style tent - ideally a small tent you could fit in a backpack or kayak or canoe, or sleep in your car. This is not the event to bring a 6 person stand up tent or a motorhome. Those who show up with such equipment will have to camp elsewhere
This isn’t drive in camping. At the campsite, its a 50m walk from the parking lot to the cooking area. Its a 150m walk from parking lot to the tent area. Keep this in mind when packing, since you will have to carry everything in and out.
Provide or arrange their own transportation.
Be enthusiastic to explore their boundaries in kayaks. We want to paddle, capsize, maybe try a roll, work on rescues, and go on paddles to explore the beautiful areas around First Mustus Lake.
There will be a vehicle to haul the Saskatoon Canoe Club trailer loaded with SCC kayaks.
Organizers
Who we are:
Jeff Roe, paddler with 40+ years canoe and 20+ years kayak experience, Paddle Canada Instructor, Eb’s Source For Adventure Employee
Lauren Erickson, paddler with 15 years of kayaking experience. Paddle Canada Instructor, Saskatoon Canoe Club board member.
To register please complete the form and submit payment.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/11JNbt7vevlhe5zF_caouSrXYYM9JVezbRvVxC8y...
Fred Heal Trip: Friday afternoon, July 15th
Spots are available for a day paddle from the Fred Heal canoe launch to the boat house on Friday, July 15th. We will meet at the boathouse to load the boats on the trailer at 3:00 pm before driving to the canoe launch. Estimated time to paddle is 3 to 4 hours. We will stop for a rest break on land once along the way. Depending on the weather and how fast we paddle, the group should arrive back at the boathouse by about 8-8:30 pm. Since it's a late return, please bring a headlamp. Also, come prepared for the weather.
It is expected that all participants are self-sufficient on the water and have the ability to paddle continuously for 3-4 hours. Day trips are NOT intended to be a lesson but rather an opportunity to paddle together as a group. All participants are expected to adjust their speed so that the group does not spread out too much. You must have a 2022 Saskatoon Canoe Club Recreation Division membership to go on this trip.
Spots are limited. To register, complete the online form at https://forms.gle/hvBurgFR1F3xHBBX7
If you have questions about this trip, email staff@saskatooncanoeclub.org
Fred Heal Day Trip - Sept. 11, 2021
Members will sign up in advance for this 3-4 hour paddle. If you are interested please fill out this form. Space is limited. Members will meet at the boathouse at 8am, load up boats onto the club trailer and then should arrange their own ride out to Fred Heal, aiming to be on the water by 9:30am. The group should be back around 1-1:30pm.
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Shekinah Summer Camp’s Moveathon - Sept. 18, 2021
Come join Shekinah Summer Camp’s Moveathon on Sept 18th. Saskatoon Canoe Club members participating in this event will meet at the boathouse in advance to load boats and arrange car pooling. Paddlers will then travel to the camp in the morning for registration, including cinnamon buns, and then take the shuttle to Petrofka Bridge. The camp will provide snacks to use during the paddle. Once we reach the camp there will be a lunch provided. Registration costs $20 and all funds collected go towards Shekinah Camp.
The river here braids around numerous sandbars and mud flats and a number of vegetated islands, so there are good stopping spots for snacks. The changing fall leaves will be beautiful.
To register, go to
https://www.shekinahretreatcentre.org/events/2021/shekinah-bikeathon-moveathon-2021. Complete the registration and then forward a copy of the confirmation to Krista (kmfloewen@gmail.com). Krista will contact you to arrange boats and carpooling from Saskatoon.
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Fred Heal Day Trip - Sept. 25, 2021
Members will sign up in advance for this 3-4 hour paddle. If you are interested please fill out this form. Space is limited. Members will meet at the boathouse at 8am, load up boats onto the club trailer and then should arrange their own ride out to Fred Heal, aiming to be on the water by 9:30am. The group should be back around 1-1:30pm.
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Outlook to Saskatoon - Aug. 27-29, 2021
Grey Owl's Cabin - Aug. 27-29, 2021
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Flatwater Kayak Skills Development Weekend at Anglin Lake - Aug. 20-22, 2021
A 3 day front country camping weekend devoted to development of flatwater kayaking paddling skills. We encourage kayakers of a wide range of paddling skills to attend, no minimum skill level required. All we hope for is: from the novice kayakers, an enthusiasm to learn; and, from the more experienced kayakers, a willingness to share skills. All kayaking equipment will be provided if needed. For more information and to register, click here.
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Kingsmere Lake - Aug. 11-14, 2021
This trip will be an opportunity to experience Kingsmere Lake in Prince Albert National Park. Weather permitting, we may canoe the Bagwa Loop and do the 3 km round-trip hike to Grey Owl's cabin. One person in each canoe or each solo kayaker should be comfortable paddling in windy conditions and have some open-water experience. This trip involves back country camping and thus demands that every group has some wilderness camping experience and the appropriate gear. The sites around Kingsmere are equipped with bear caches, picnic tables, firewood, and fire pits/grates, so they are very comfortable. Overall, this trip is well suited for intermediate to experienced paddlers or ambitious beginners who are willing to learn. To sign up please complete this form.
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Fred Heal Day Trip - Sunday, July 25, 2021
Members will sign up in advance for this 3-4 hour paddle. If you are interested please fill out this form. Space is limited. Members will meet at the boathouse at 8am, load up boats onto the club trailer and then should arrange their own ride out to Fred Heal, aiming to be on the water by 9:30am. The group should be back around 1-1:30pm.
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Borden Bridge Paddle - July 23rd, 2021
Join us for a 3-4 hour paddle starting at Borden Bridge northwest of the city. We will meet at the boathouse at 1:30 PM on Friday July 23rd to load equipment We will arrive at Borden Bridge at 3:15 and paddle 2 hours upstream on the North Saskatchewan. We will stop for a supper and then paddle back to Borden Bridge. We should be back at the boathouse at 8:30 to wash and put away the boats. It is expected that all participants are self-sufficient on the water and have the ability to paddle for the duration of the trip. Please pack a meal as we will stop on land at least once along the way to stretch our legs and have some food. The day trips are not intended to be lessons but rather an opportunity to paddle together as a group and enjoy the scenery. All participants are expected to adjust their speed so that the group does not spread out too much. Please register using this form: https://forms.gle/paTw41BvZpMGkMLX7
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Fred Heal Day Trip - Sunday July 18, 2021
Members will sign up in advance for this 3-4 hour paddle. If you are interested please fill out this form. Space is limited. Members will meet at the boathouse at 8am, load up boats onto the club trailer and then should arrange their own ride out to Fred Heal, aiming to be on the water by 9:30am. The group should be back around 1-1:30pm.
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Fred Heal Day Trip - Friday July 16, 2021
The group will meet at the boathouse at 2:30 PM to load equipment, drive the short distance to the Fred Heal canoe launch south of the city, and then paddle back to the boathouse. We aim to be in the water by 4:00 PM and back to the boathouse by 8:00 PM. The distance on the river from Fred Heal to the boathouse is about 20 km.
Depending on the river flow rate, the weather, and the group's paddling speed it will take about 3.5 to 4.5 hours to get back to the boathouse from Fred Heal. It is expected that all participants are self-sufficient on the water and have the ability to paddle for the duration of the trip. Please pack a lunch/snack as we will stop on land at least once along the way to stretch our legs and have some food.
The day trips are not intended to be lessons but rather an opportunity to paddle together as a group and enjoy the scenery. All participants are expected to adjust their speed so that the group does not spread out too much. Please register using this form.
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Fred Heal / Poplar Bluffs Day Trips - Sept. 7, 8, and 19, 2020
It is expected that all participants are self-sufficient on the water and have the ability to paddle for the duration of the trip. We will stop on land at least once along the way to stretch our legs and have some food. The day trips are not intended to be lessons but rather an opportunity to paddle together as a group and enjoy the scenery. All participants are expected to adjust their speed so that the group does not spread out too much.
It is up to you to arrange your own ride from the boathouse to the start point. With COVID-19, we do not want people from different extended household groups/bubbles to carpool together. The easiest solution is to get somebody from your bubble who is not going on the trip to take you from the boathouse to the put-in. SCC staff will transport the boats to the put-in.
Participants must register in advance for these trips using the following links:
Sept. 19th from Fred Heal: Meet at the boathouse at 8:00 a.m. Sign up here.
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Kingsmere Lake - Sept. 5-7, 2020 (CANCELLED)
This trip, led by Peter Beug, will be an opportunity to experience Kingmere Lake as well as an exciting way to spend Labour Day weekend. Weather permitting we may canoe the Bagwa Loop and do the 3 km round-trip hike to Grey Owl's cabin. Other activities will include relaxing at the campsite and/or or fishing.
One person in each canoe or each solo kayaker should be comfortable paddling in windy conditions and have some open-water experience. This trip involves back country camping and thus demands that every group has some wilderness camping experience and the appropriate gear. The sites around Kingsmere are equipped with bear caches, picnic tables, firewood, and fire pits/grates, so they are very comfortable. Overall, this trip is well suited for intermediate to experienced paddlers or ambitious beginners who are willing to learn.
As always, we will expect each household/bubble to maintain appropriate distancing from others and their equipment. Members may only share tents, food, and other supplies if they are from the same bubble. Each extended household group/bubble is responsible to bring their own hand sanitizer and is expected to disinfect themselves and any shared surfaces or equipment when it is reasonable to do so. For more information text Peter at 306 713-1993. To sign up for the trip go here.
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Kingsmere Lake - Aug. 23-25, 2020
The goals on this trip, led by Baxter Kawula and Jordan Turcotte, are to canoe the Bagwa Loop and do the 3 km round-trip hike to Grey Owl's cabin from the north end of Kingsmere Lake. These will take place on separate days. Given that Grey Owl's cabin is across the lake, we will do that activity on whichever day is calmer as Kingsmere Lake is notorious for windy conditions with whitecaps. Besides those two main attractions, the rest of the time will be spent at the campsite or fishing nearby.
The trip is not very difficult, but at least one person in each boat should be comfortable paddling in windy conditions and have some open-water experience. This trip involves backcountry camping and thus demands that every group has some wilderness camping experience and the appropriate gear. The sites around Kingsmere are equipped with bear caches, picnic tables, firewood, and fire pits/grates, so they are very comfortable. Overall, this trip is well suited for intermediate to experienced paddlers or ambitious beginners who are willing to learn.
As always, we will expect each household/bubble to maintain appropriate distancing from others and their equipment. Members may only share tents, food, and other supplies if they are from the same bubble. Each extended household group/bubble is responsible to bring their own hand sanitizer and is expected to disinfect themselves and any shared surfaces or equipment when it is reasonable to do so. For more information or to sign up for this trip, text Baxter at 306-250-6267.
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Outlook to Saskatoon - Aug. 21-23, 2020
This trip, led by Louis Carter and Dan O'Reilly, will be a nice cruise on the South Saskatchewan River from Outlook SK to Saskatoon SK. The group will leave Outlook the morning of August 21st and arrive in Saskatoon the afternoon of August 23rd. We are flexible on time depending on the group’s preference. We aren't planning on breaking any speed records, but love to canoe at a nice pace and spend time throwing the Frisbee on the beach, going for a swim and enjoying the company along the way.
Any member with intermediate+ canoe skills will fit right in. You are expected to arrange your own transportation to Outlook but we may be able to share the canoe trailer depending on the number of people who join.
As always, we will expect each household/bubble to maintain appropriate distancing from others and their equipment. Members may only share tents, food, and other supplies if they are from the same bubble. Each extended household group/bubble is responsible to bring their own hand sanitizer and is expected to disinfect themselves and any shared surfaces or equipment when it is reasonable to do so. For more information or to sign up for this trip, text Dan O'Reilly at 306-850-1538.
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Fred Heal Day Trips - Aug. 2, 9, 14, and 19, 2020
It is expected that all participants are self-sufficient on the water and have the ability to paddle continuously for 3-4 hours. The day trips are not intended to be lessons but rather an opportunity to paddle together as a group. All participants are expected to adjust their speed so that the group does not spread out too much.
It is up to you to arrange your own ride from the boathouse to Fred Heal Canoe Launch. With COVID-19, we do not want people from different extended household groups/bubbles to carpool together. The easiest solution is to get somebody from your bubble who is not going on the trip to take you from the boathouse to the put-in. SCC staff will transport the boats to the put-in.
Participants must register in advance for these trips using the following links:
Churchill River Whitewater Festival - July 30/31 to Aug. 3/4, 2020
The club trip will depart Saskatoon July 30th or 31st and return on Aug. 3rd or 4th (depending on the participants' schedules). We'll drive to the Devil Lake boat launch and paddle (about 2-3 hours including one portage) to Barker Lake where we will set up camp for the weekend. Some of the measures we will take to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19 on this trip are: limiting people in each vehicle, each tent, and each food group to those from the same extended household group/bubble; assigning and labelling paddles for each person; maintaining physical distancing on land and water; performing frequent hand hygiene; minimizing the sharing of paddling/camping equipment; and frequently disinfecting high-touch surfaces.
Prerequisites: (i) you are comfortable paddling upstream in strong currents; (ii) you are comfortable manoeuvering in Class I rapids; (iii) you are accustomed to wilderness camping; and (iv) you have a ticket for the festival. We will share the boat transportation costs. Space is limited. For more information or to sign up, fill out this form.
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Ladies Night Paddle - Poplar Bluffs to Saskatoon - Sept. 17, 2019
We will be having another Ladies Night Paddle Sept 17. Due to the shorter days, this trip will start from Poplar Bluff Canoe Launch.
Please fill out to hold your spot on the trip, as space may be limited. You must be a 2019 member of the Saskatoon Canoe Club to attend and It is expected that all participants are self-sufficient on the water and have the ability to paddle continuously for 3-4 hours. Day trips are NOT intended to be a lesson but rather an opportunity to paddle together as a group. Please meet at the Boathouse at 4:00 pm as we will be departing by vehicle to the Poplar Bluff Canoe launch at 4:30 pm sharp. Please reach out with any further questions or put them in the bottom of the form. Happy paddling!
Contact: Louise Seidel chrysalistheatre[at]gmail.com
To register please fill out the form:https://forms.gle/ZGS3267RW2yDCKXC8
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Fred Heal Day Paddles - June 16, July 13, Aug. 3, and Aug. 24, 2019
This summer we will have several day trips from Fred Heal Canoe & Kayak Launch (near Beaver Creek) back to Saskatoon. This trip is an approximately 20 km (3-5 hour) paddle to Saskatoon. You will be amazed at the bird, animal and plant life found along the way. We will carpool to the launch and use club’s canoe & kayak trailer to haul our boats. Depending on the number of participants, we may need volunteers to drive their vehicles to Fred Heal Canoe & Kayak Launch, and need someone at the end to drive the drivers back to their vehicles at the launch to complete the shuttle.
Trips start at 10:30 am.
- To register for the Aug. 3rd trip lead by Bryan, go to https://forms.gle/4MFQ9kE1eXUdMmXa8
- To register for the Aug. 24th trip lead by Shay, go to https://forms.gle/4RnLy2h6LXkW8Bpj6
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Ladies Night Paddle: Fred Heal to Saskatoon - Aug. 20, 2019
Bring your supper to enjoy along the river.
Leaving the boathouse at 4:30
For more information contact Lauren: treasurer@saskatooncanoeclub.org
To register please fill out the form https://forms.gle/vQYq8HFQ69TWL1TK9
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A Blind Adventure from Outlook - July 19-21, 2019
We are partnering with The Blind Adventurer Foundation to offer a unique paddling trip from Outlook to Saskatoon July 19-21. We are looking for SCC members who would like to pair up with a visually-impaired paddler for this once-in-a-lifetime trip. You should be comfortable in the stern of a canoe and ideally you would join us for the pool training session (June 12, 8-10pm) and the trip itself (July 19-21), but please let us know if you are also able to help out with either one or the other.
If you know a visually impaired person that might be interested in coming on the trip, please invite them. Thanks to a grant from the Saskatchewan Lotteries Trust Fund, we are able to offer free SCC memberships for visually impaired paddlers and will have some perks for the sighted volunteers as well. For more information or to sign up, please call Ron at 306-665-0388.
This trip is open to fully sighted boats as well. To sign up, email Russell at white.water.rower [at] gmail.com
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Churchill River Whitewater Festival - June 27/28-July 1, 2019
This year we have two options to get out to the festival, a group leaving early Thursday June 27th and one leaving early Friday June 28th (given enough interest to leave Thursday). We’ll be driving to the Devil Lake boat launch north of Missinipe and paddling to Barker Lake which is roughly a 3 hour paddle with one portage where we will set up base camp for the weekend.
Check out this link or go to Churchill River Canoe Outfitters’ website for the itinerary for the weekend. Please reserve your spot with the club by completing this form and paying $35 to cover gas expenses. You will then need to purchase your own festival ticket (Limited amount).
Experience with whitewater is a plus but not necessary. Experience with smooth moving water is mandatory (a.k.a strong enough current to “ferry”). This trip is being organized by Tyler Kallio.
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Brabant Lake to Southend - July 21 to 28, 2018
We’ll depart Saskatoon early on Sat. July 21st and drive to Brabant Lake where we’ll drop off most of our group and gear. Then we’ll shuttle vehicles 50 km to Southend and return to Brabant Lake to begin paddling. From there, we’ll make our way down the Wapiskau River to its outlet at Steephill Lake, where we’ll head north on the Reindeer River and paddle back to our vehicles at Southend. The paddling distance is about 125 km. Depending on water levels and paddling skill, there are 10 to 16 portages. Of the 10 mandatory portages, all but two (one 125 m and one 250 m) are very short (25 to 80 m). The Wapiskau is a small river featuring many waterfalls, nice campsites, and good fishing. Going up the Reindeer River we will face some current in places but most of the distance will be covered on lakes. Our pace will be moderate, likely with a rest day in the middle to enjoy the scenery and spend more time fishing/relaxing. A map of the route is available here.
Prerequisites: you are comfortable paddling on smooth moving water and are accustomed to wilderness camping. Costs per person are $40 for use of SCC boats, plus food and a share of the fuel to get there and back. For more information or to sign up, fill out this form.
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Pelican Narrows to Sandy Bay Aug. 25 to Sept. 3, 2018
The group will load gear at the boathouse the morning of Sat. Aug. 25th and drive to Pelican Narrows to drop off most of our paddlers and equipment. The remainder will continue on another 70 km to Sandy Bay to drop off vehicles and return to Pelican Narrows to start paddling. We’ll head northwest on the voyageur highway through a chain of lakes towards the height of land separating the Sturgeon-Weir and Churchill River watersheds. After using a rail cart to cross historic Frog Portage, we’ll paddle down the Churchill River to Sandy Bay and drive home.
The total paddling distance is about 181 km and the route can be seen here. The first part of the trip is lake travel with 4 short (<90 m) portages. As we descend the Churchill there will be more areas of fast water and we’ll see some powerful waterfalls and the spectacular Wapumon Gorge, where the entire Churchill flows through a channel only 20 m wide. Between Frog Portage and Sandy Bay there are about 10 portages (two 320 m, two 120 m, and the rest <60 m). Depending on water levels and the group’s skill level, we may elect to run or line some of these rapids. There are good fishing, camping, and wildlife-viewing opportunities throughout the trip.
Prerequisites: you are comfortable running short Class 2 rapids and maneuvering in strong currents, and you are accustomed to wilderness camping. Costs per person are $50 for use of SCC boats, plus food and a share of the fuel to get there and back. For more information or to sign up, fill out this form.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeLv2ZKqzHoTrhmXETfIlx7rBATrVM0...