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Paddle the La Salle River upstream from La Salle town

Paddle the La Salle River upstream from La Salle town

Outdoor Activities: 

Event Date: 

August 28, 2024

Trip Rating: 

INTERMEDIATE

Contact / Registration: 

Kevin & Anita Miller -- register at k.a.miller@mts.net   15 people have registered for this activity as of Monday August 26.

Launch location:  La Salle town boat launch. There is parking on the road leading to it.

Time: Meet before 9:30 AM. Launch before 10:00.

Description: From the La Salle town boat launch we’ll paddle upstream as far as we want to go, and then turn around and paddle downstream to the launch site. Some of us may also want to paddle downstream to the La Salle Dam and back (an extra 3K).

Lunch: We'll find an appropriate shore location for lunch.

Toilets: There is a Co-op food store and a Co-op gas bar on hwy 330, a few blocks after you drive over the La Salle River into the town. There aren't any formal toilets along our paddling route.

Boats: If you don’t have a canoe or kayak, we can try to partner you with a canoe owner who is looking for a bow paddler.

Rating: Novice (bow paddler in the canoe of an experienced stern paddler) to intermediate.

Bring: Lunch, water, sunscreen, your name tag, and extra warm clothes.

Activity Type: 

Aug 28 2024
 
Walk the trails of Pritchard Farm Road (dog friendly)

Walk the trails of Pritchard Farm Road (dog friendly)

Outdoor Activities: 

Event Date: 

August 28, 2024

Trip Rating: 

NOVICE

Contact / Registration: 

Keith Sutton -- register at threedogz@shaw.ca

Location / Time: Meet along the east shoulder of Raleigh Street (facing north) just north of Pritchard Farm Road at 9:45 AM. Start walking at 10:00. There aren't any washrooms at the trailhead.

Description: Walk through the trails of Pritchard Farm Road from Raleigh Street to Eagle Creek Road and back. Easy scenic walk on smooth gravel paths past fabulous upscale homes and gardens. Aiming to finish between 12:30 and 1:00. Dog friendly.

Bring: A drink, small snack, and your name tag.

Activity Type: 

Aug 28 2024