MVFN organizes canoe/kayak trips throughout the spring and summer months taking advantage of the bounty of lakes, rivers and streams in the region. The program culminates in a canoe camp in the fall.
The focus of the paddling program is “Seeing Nature from the Water’s Edge”. These trips do not cover wide open water, rough water nor portages but stick to shorelines, creeks and wetlands. The pace is slow to avoid startling wildlife and ensure good viewing.
Day trips usually last four hours with a stop for a picnic lunch. Participants must be a member of MVFN or be sponsored by a member who is also going on the trip.
Canoe Camp
Canoe Camp is a four-day event, usually held in early September and usually in Algonquin Park. It is a static camping experience and two canoe trips that last five hours. Again, theme is “Seeing Nature from the Water’s Edge”. Trips explore along shorelines, creeks and wetlands but do, on occasion, have to cross open water and portage short distances.
Guides to routes for day trips in our area.
2025 Paddling Season
- May 25 – Sun, Constance Creek
- June 7 – Mississippi River at Blakeney upstream
- June 26 – Thu, Rideau Canal downtown (NATIONAL CANOE DAY)
- July 12 – Sat, Bennet Lake
- July 27 – Sun, Stump/Izatt
- Aug 09 – Sat, Clyde R. Lanark to Kerr L.
- Aug 20 – Wed, Upper Tay to Christie Lake CANCELLED.
- Aug 24 – Sun, Mississippi River/Pakenham
- Sept 5-8 – Fall Paddle/Hike Camp
- Sept 28 – Sun, Madawaska/Norcan
Video: 2023 Fall Camp trip, Charleston Lake
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