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Paddle the Humber River, Bolton to Kleinburg (4/2/2010)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Water

Event Location:

Humber River, Bolton to Kleinburg

Date(s) & Time:

Fri, Apr 2 2010 9:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 8:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Mon, Mar 29 2010 11:55:00 PM

Event Duration:

All day, roughly 6 hours on the water.

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Matt E
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Member Cost:

Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 18 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

8 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

Between Bolton and Weston, where rains brought by Hurricane Hazel washed away 14 homes in October 1954, the Humber River is now carefully flood controlled by the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. Though this stretch is completely open and accessible, the two dam projects along its length have successfully reduced the flow to mainly a long and continuous swift. This is no longer a traditional canoe route.

After meeting for the carpool at Downsview Station, we will leave a car at Humber Bridge Trail outside of Kleinburg, and begin at Edelweiss Park in the town of Bolton. Almost immediately we will have to portage around the old mill dam, cataract, and diversion project in the original village. There are no other man made obstacles, we will takeout where we started at Humber Bridge Trail.

The total distance is difficult to estimate but a previous trip report gave 6 hours for this route in early May. Most if not all of the surrounding property is parkland and floodplain, or otherwise owned by the TRCA and undeveloped. We will be passing under numerous roadway bridges.

The currently high water conditions are fast and cold. Be prepared with warm clothing and a waterproofed extra set. Otherwise the river is flat and shallow, with few natural obstacles. It is likely you will have to maintain control of your boat for long uninterrupted periods of time, without breaks, though the forward paddling may be non-existent. There is danger in encountering fallen trees which may require portaging along the shore.

There is no convenient provider of rental equipment. For those that have their own canoe, a partner may be provided, and vice-versa, or you may rent from MEC. Either way, transportation to and from the start and finish are the individual members' responsibility, and participation in general depends on the availability of roof racks.

If you have any suitable resources; your own boat, transportation for the same, or seek to share a rental with someone else, please say so in the notes field and you will be paired up.

The competancy of the paddler, as well as the preparedness of the boat will both be considered prior to participation. Every craft must carry the Coast Guard required equipment listed here and we will carry out an inspection.

Required Items to Bring:
A kayak, canoe, or a partner who has one.
CSA approved Personal Floatation Device or lifejacket.
Whistle, bailer, waterproof flashlight, and 15m bouyant heaving line.
A packed and waterproofed lunch.

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Paddles!
Warm and wet weather clothing.
Water shoes.
A waterproofed change of clothing.

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Return to #401 by Allen Road South and enter the Westbound Lanes. Exit onto #400 North toward Barrie.
Exit at #33 on to Rutherford Road and turn Left or West.
Turn right at #27 North toward Kleinburg.
At the 2nd intersection with Major Mackenzie Drive, or, the first intersection after the stop lights, turn Right onto Humber Bridge Trail. We will meet here to consolidate cars, this is the takeout point.

Continue North by turning Right on to #27. Turn Left at Nashville Road, and Right at #50.
In Bolton, drive down into the Humber River valley and turn left at King St. West.
Turn Right at Deer Valley Drive. At the tennis courts, turn right to cross the one lane bridge and park in the lot on the right side.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

90Km

Carpool Departure Time:

8:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $23.22 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Saturday, May 11, 2024). This is based on $0.08/Km for maintenance, plus current gas price divide by 9. Your event coordinator will confirm exactly how much money is required from each person.

Notes:

- We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines at all times while participating in TOC events.
- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.
- Questions about equipment or rentals? Send them to safety@torontooutdoorclub.com.
- Notice any errors or problems in the information on this page? Please notify our Content Editor(s), Stacy, at content@torontooutdoorclub.com.

Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!