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Paddle the Credit River, Inglewood to Norval (4/10/2010)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Water

Event Location:

Credit River, Inglewood to Norval

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Apr 10 2010 9:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 7:30 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Apr 1 2010 11:55:00 PM

Event Duration:

All day.

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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

The Credit River remains largely untouched by the GTA expansion, though there are many old mill towns along its length. This stretch will pass through the villages of Inglewood, Cheltenham, Terra Cotta, Georgetown, and Norval. There are the remains of three original mill dams, otherwise the flow is mainly a long and continuous swift. This route continues to be used regularly by recreational paddlers and is described here.

We will meet at Willow Park in Norval, leaving cars to retrieve later, and begin at the arena in Inglewood. Almost immediately we will have to portage (river left) around a rock dam in the Caledon Golf and Country Club. There is an old dam, creating a chute, upstream of Boston Mills Road. A portage (river left) is required to avoid a chute at the old Haines Dam in Cheltenham. The old Paper Mill Dam in Georgetown requires another portage (river left) to avoid a restricted chute. We must turn right and briefly paddle upstream on the Silver Creek in order to exit at Willow Park in Norval. Do not attempt to navigate the Norval Dam.

The total distance is difficult to estimate but may be as long as 40km, and includes at least 3 short portages along the shoreline. Most if not all of the surrounding property is rural and floodplain, or otherwise undeveloped. We will pass under at least 10 road and rail bridges. It is approximately 2 hours from Inglewood to Cheltenham, another 2 hours to Glen Williams, and 1.5 hours to Norval.

The water in April will be high, fast, and cold. 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 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 the 401 by Sheppard Ave, turning left at Allen Road, South.
Exit to the 401 Westbound lanes and travel 31km.
Exit at #333 to Winston Churchill Blvd. and turn right to travel North .
At Norval, turn Left on Guelph Street.
Immediately turn right on to Mary Street and meet at Willow Park.
Return to and turn left (East) onto Guelph Street, which becomes Bovaird Drive.
Turn Left at Hurontario/Hwy. #10 and travel 15km.
Turn Left at Olde Baseline Rd. toward Inglewood.
Turn Right at McLaughlin Road toward the town.
Immediately on crossing the bridge, there is a small parking lot on the right side. This is our put-in.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

140Km

Carpool Departure Time:

7:30 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $36.12 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Thursday, May 9, 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!