Canoes

Our Scout group has twelve canoes available for use by Scout groups, areas, and councils, as well as church and youth organisations. Single day, multi-day excursions, or large scale events are fine. Two types of canoes are available:

• For flat water use, we have six Evergreen 16' Cottager Kevlar canoes with aluminum gunwales, deep dish yokes, and Kevlar skid plates. They weigh 49 lbs. White water usage is forbidden with these canoes.

• Primarily intended for whitewater usage, we have six Esquif 16' Canyon Royalex canoes. They are outfitted with Mike Yee knee pads, thigh straps, NRS bow/stern float bags, and Kevlar skid plates. Outfitting installation by Brebner Outdoors. They weigh 75 pounds. The thigh straps are removeable, as is the flotation, and thus these canoes may also be used on flat water. However, as they do not have a keel, they are harder to keep tracking straight.

• The latest addition to our fleet are five Jackson whitewater kayaks (playboats). We have four Fun's and one 2Fun. These are suitable for the smallest 12 year old to a medium sized adult. Included are spray skirts and paddles.

For personal and commerical canoe and kayak rentals, please contact Ted Hitsman (613) 269-3566 at the Canal Tripping section of the Merrickville Canal Gallery & Frameshop.

A six canoe trailer with a large storage compartment is available. The trailer takes a 2" ball and has a four flat electrical connector. There are no brakes on the trailer.

Life jackets, paddles, bailers, and throw bags are also available.

These canoes, kayaks, and safety items were purchased with support of the Ontario Government and the help of our dealers Jenda Paddlesports, Paddle Shack, and Trailhead.

Commercial canoe rental costs $30-$35/day/canoe plus tax. Canoe trailers are typically an additional $30/day. Life jackets and paddles are an extra cost from commercial operators. We ask for a donation of $10/canoe/day (or $10/kayak/day) to offset wear and tear on the canoes and our time. The canoe trailer is also $10/day. All other accessories are furnished at no charge. Due to our time committments, the minimum donation is for six canoes for two days.

Please contact Allan Yates for booking arrangements.

Naturally, the borrower is responsible for the repair and/or replacement of any lost of damaged items. Neither the canoes nor trailer are insured, however liability insurance coverage for the trailer automatically flows from the tow vehicle.

We are collecting trip plans for publishing below. The intent is to make Scout/Venturer canoe tripping information more widely available, and thus encourage leaders to take their youth on trips. We would appreciate receiving your plans, whether or not you make use of our canoes.

Upcoming Bookings

Photos

Sample Trip Plans

Please note that these trip plans are provided for illustration purposes only. There may be other risks depending on the time of year, weather conditions, leader/youth skill, and specific route. As a leader you must be fully aware and investigate all possible risks to ensure they are minimised. The Lifesaving Society Boat Rescue course and a River Rescue course (for trips on moving water) are highly recommended.

Swift Water rescue courses are offered in eastern Ontario by:

• Paddler Co-Op at Palmers Rapids on the Madawaska River
• Esprit Rafting on the Ottawa River

Documents

Document	Word	PowerPoint	Excel	PDF
Canoe Borrowing Agreement
Canoe Route Comparison
Outdoor Risk Management
Baja, Mexico Kayaking - Kanawa Magazine
Mistassibi NE River - Kanawa Magazine
Colonge River Trip Planning
Lake Superior - Kanawa Magazine
Dumoine River - Kanawa Magazine
Ottawa Valley Paddle Routes
Batiscan River Presentation July 2010 1st Merrickville Venturers
Batiscan River Trip Plan July 2010 1st Merrickville Venturers
ORCA Canoe Trip Photography
ORCKA Canoe Trip Equipment
ORCKA Canoe Trip First Aid Kit
ORCKA Canoe Trip Menu Planning
ORCKA Canoe Trip Planning
ORCKA Canoe Trip Repair Kit
Lièvre River Trip Presentation July 2009 (no videos)
Lièvre River Trip Presentation July 2009 (with videos)
Lièvre River Trip Plan July 2009 1st Merrickville Venturers
Whitewater Safety and Techniques
Whitewater Safety Session Mike Miller
Bowron Lakes Food Plan - 9th Surdel
Bowron Lakes Risk Management Plan - 9th Surdel
Canoe Tripping Menu Planning - Cindy Courtland
Carleton Place Missinaibi River Trip Meals
Carleton Place Missinaibi River Trip Barrel Contents
1st Merrickville Scouts Canoe Trip Algonquin/Achray 2009
8th Orleans Canoe Trip Frontenac 2006
8th Orleans Canoe Trip La Verendrye 2004
1st Kanata Algonquin Canoe/Joe/McIntosh/Big Trout/Merchant/Otterslide/Burnt Island Lakes
3rd Carleton Place Algonquin Achray/Barron Canyon/Squirrel Rapids
Algonquin Achray/Barron Canyon/Squirrel Rapids
Noire River Trip Plan July 2008 1st Merrickville Venturers
Barron Canyon 132nd Toronto Venturers
Barron Canyon Calvary Pentacostal Church
Noire River Trip Presentation July 2008 (no videos)
Noire River Trip Presentation July 2008 (with videos)
White Water Canoe Tripping Preparation
South Simcoe Water Activity Manual (includes extensive tripping information)
Canoe Trailer Plans and Construction Ideas