Our upcoming Paddle Quest will take us to our Sage Creek Nature Reserve, where we will explore the delta where the creek meets the North Branch Muskoka River. We will start our journey at High Falls and paddle up the River to Sage Creek. We will make a stop along the way where we can get out to stretch our legs and walk the Nature Reserve, the bank is steep in areas.

When:

·        Thursday, August 29th, 2024 (Rain Day: Friday, August 30th, 2024)

·        Arrive by 9:00am to get organized and sign the waiver

·        On the water by 9:30am

Where:

·        Start and finish at the High Falls Picnic Area

·        Paddle time: approximately 2 hours

·        Stop and hike time: approximately 30 minutes

·        There is a washroom at the High Falls Picnic Area

Bring your own:

·        Canoe or kayak. This is NOT suitable for stand-up paddleboards,

·        Paddles (including a spare), 15 m of floating rope, Lifejacket/PFD for each participant, whistle or other sound device, bailer.

·        Hat, sunscreen, rain gear, lunch and snacks, water, shoes you can get wet.

Safety:

·        All participants must be comfortable in the water and paddling in a current. 

·        PFD’s must always be worn and done up, even if it is a scorcher of a day.

·        All children under the age of 16 require an adult

Paddle Quest Leaders:

·        Sue Sedgwick and Amanda Porter

Registration:

·        Please call or email Holly Bennett at the Muskoka Conservancy office 705 645-7393 ext. 207 or program@muskokaconservancy.org. Please read the waiver which you will sign when you arrive.

Cost:

·        A Muskoka Conservancy Membership is not required to participate, however donations will be accepted! Please visit muskokaconservancy.org to donate or become a member!

Maximum Number of Participants: 10