| Paddling Title |
Key River to French River Provincial Park |
| Type of Trip |
Backcountry Trip |
| Date(s) |
July 3-6 2026 |
| OVERALL RATING FOR THIS TRIP |
GRADE C (INTERMEDIATE) |
SKILLS REQUIRED FOR THIS TRIP
Skills required to deal with the following anticipated conditions. |
Grade C (Intermediate) Confident forward stroke; Confident reverse stroke; Confident turning strokes; Comfortable with performing an assisted rescue as a swimmer within 2 attempts and as a rescuer *; Comfortable self rescue *; Able to tow another paddler |
| Anticipated Trip Conditions |
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| Wind |
Grade C (Intermediate) Moderate 21-30 kms/hour |
| Waves, Breaking Waves, Swell |
Grade C (Intermediate) Waves to 3 feet; Breaking waves to 2' (Waves to paddle tops; some whitecaps; waves becoming longer) |
| Current |
Grade C (Intermediate) Moderate; Up to 4 kms/hour |
| Open Crossings |
Grade C (Intermediate) Up to 3 kms |
| Landing Type |
Grade B (Comfortable Beginner) Pebble; more steep; sand bars |
| Landing Frequency |
Grade D (Comfortable Intermediate) More than 5 kms between landings |
| Total Distance Per Day |
Grade D (Comfortable Intermediate) Over 20 kms |
| IMPORTANT HOC TRIP RATING INFORMATION AND CANCELLATION |
We can only anticipate what the trip conditions will be prior to the trip; and they are subject to change based on the weather information for that day; therefore, the overall trip rating and the required skills needed to safely attend the trip, may be upgraded on the day of the trip. This eventuality includes the possible cancellation for some or all its participants; or the postponement of a trip for the following day. By signing up for a club trip, the participant assumes the risk that such a cancellation may occur, even as late as on the shoreline.
HOC Paddling Trip Rating Tool-2024-02-29 |
| Important Trip Details |
This will be a self supported scouting trip out of Key River Marina.
Each participant will be responsible for their own gear, toilet kit, food etc.
Group equipment (water filtration, kitchen tarp etc) will be provided by the leaders.
The first day will involve an approximate 22km paddle to our base camp (Site 714), with VERY limited landing spots along the first 16kms to the mouth of the Key River.
(expect a 5-6 hour paddle on Day 1 and Day 4)
Given the 9am arrival time on day one, you may want to consider camping or alternate accommodations near Key River Marina on July 2nd, at your own expense.
There is no thunderbox on our site, so bring along a trowel. We are anticipating paddling one day east of the campsite, and one day west possibly to the Bustard Islands (weather dependent)
Launch on the final day will be 9am for the paddle back to Key River Marina.
Launch Fee of $15 per kayak (in/out), and Parking Fee of $10 per vehicle per day and will be the responsibility of each registrant payable to Key River Marina.
*cash is the preferred method of payment*
(no reservation required)
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| Body of Water |
North Georgian Bay |
| Registration Opens |
Backcountry camping - 8 weeks before the trip start date |
| Registration Opens on this date (at 12:00 am) |
May 8th 2026, a stroke past midnight May 7th |
| Name of Volunteer Trip Leader(s) |
Paul Leppik, Lise Sorensen |
| Email of Volunteer Trip Leaders(s) |
paulleppik9@gmail.com lise.sorensen369@gmail.com |
| Contingency Phone, Name |
Paul (905) 464-6968
Lise (905) 630-2358 |
| Trip Address |
Key River Marine 2621 RR1 Hwy 69/400 Britt Ontario P0G 1A0 |
| Google Pin of Parking |
https://maps.app.goo.gl/49vX47DdvJJm8EHN9 |
| Is this a scouting trip? |
Yes |
| Paddling Vessels Permitted |
Recreational kayaks are NOT permitted |
| Google Pin of Boat Launch |
https://maps.app.goo.gl/ptMajbti5KYoJ5Z98 |
| Arrival time - To get boats, equipment ready for launch |
9:00 AM |
TIME - SHORELINE SAFETY MEETING (PRE-LAUNCH)
(PDFs on; Kayaks, equipment on the shore, ready to go) |
9:45 AM |
| Maximum number of paddlers including leader(s) |
6 |
| Bathroom Facilities |
Bathroom facilities on location |
| Trip Safety Requirements, What to Bring |
Kayak with sealed fore and aft bulkhead compartments unless the paddle has been specified to permit recreational boats;
Inflatable boats are not permitted;
A properly fitting PFD or lifejacket must be worn at all times while in your kayak; Inflatable PFDs are not permitted:
One (1) buoyant heaving line at least 15 m (49’3”) long;
One (1) bailer OR One manual bilge pump;
One (1) pealess whistle;
If paddling before sunrise or after sunset or in periods of restricted visibility like fog, one (1) all-round light (A light showing an unbroken light over an arc of the horizon of 360 degrees);
For multi day trips, one (1) magnetic compass (handheld or deck);
For kayaks over 6m (19’8”): One (1) watertight flashlight with working batteries AND Six (6) flares of Type A (Rocket parachute flare), Type B (Multi Star flare) Type C (Hand flare) Type D (Smoke Signal), however, only two (2) can be Type D;
A minimum of one spare paddle per 2 participants;
A spray skirt is required unless you are in a recreational boat (a boat which lacks either a fore or aft sealed bulkhead) or on a Grade A trip;
Each participant must have completed their wet exit practise within the past 12 months
Please note the club does not provide equipment. If rentals are noted above, it is at the expense of the club member. Please read the details. |
| Trip Cost Per Participant |
$39 |
| Incidental Costs |
Additional expenses may arise on this trip and the participant assumes the financial responsibility. These are costs which have not been factored in the trip budget and will typically, but not exclusively, entail unforeseen expenses, such as evacuation, ambulance, treatments, food, lodging due to illness. |
| Trip Cancellation Policy - Trips Under $100 |
No refund unless your spot is filled from the waitlist.
Should you qualify for a refund, a $5 cancellation fee will be applied.
To cancel your trip at any point; you must email the Club Manager: manager@haltonoutdoorclub.ca or phone: 905-634-2012 |
