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Maitland River Paddle

Date and Time

Sunday, April 27, 2025, 8:00 AM

Location

Maitland River
Central Huron
ON  N0M 2H0
CAN

Category

Paddling

Registration Info

Registration is required
IMPORTANT: All who wish to participate in this event must pre-register by midnight the night before the event. If you find you are unable to attend, kindly cancel your registration.

If you are a non-member wishing to participate, you must first join the Lambton Outdoor Club, which includes completing the member waiver. A one month free trial membership is available for first time participants. Having enjoyed an outing or two, we hope you’ll join our wonderful club following your free trial membership. The annual membership fee is $25.
Registration cancellations will be accepted

About this event

Event Description
Drive to Maitland River to Launch for paddling along this scenic winding river with John Elliot of Wawanosh Watercraft.
This will be an intermediate paddle due to distance and potential fast-flowing current. 
Conditions are weather dependent.

Meeting Place
To be arranged aprox. 1 week before event

Level
Intermediate

Suitable for
Canoes & Kayaks

Distance / Duration (Pace)
15-20 Km  / 4 Hours (3-4 km/hr)

Mandatory Transport Canada safety equipment.
- PFD or life jacket
- Buoyant heaving line (15 meters in length)
- Paddle
- Bailer or hand pump
- Sound signaling device (whistle)


Suggested Items to Bring
- Water & Snacks
- Suncreen & Bug Spray
- Spare clothes, towel and emergency warming blanket in a dry bag.
- First Aid Kit


Carpooling
To be arranged aprox. 1 week before event

Other Important info
Please allow approx. 8 hours total for this trip to include drive time to and from the river.
Possibility of stopping at a restaurant after the paddle.

Please check with leader if you have any questions about gear, skills, boat or any other items before signing up for the paddle.