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Welcome to the

RA Canoe Camping Club

 

The RACCC is a diverse and inclusive canoe club for adults and families. We have over 270 members of all ages and skill levels, over 250 events each year offered through our flatwater, whitewater, and family programs, as well as numerous training opportunities.

 

For more information about the RACCC click here or check out our frequently asked question page.

 

Come paddling with us! 

Latest News

Bears and Paint Guns

The below article comes from the November 2012 ORCKA Newsletter.
 
In the past two years, we have started to have bears visit our campsite on a 
regular basis due to careless campers before us, attracting bears with
unprotected food sources and garbage.

Read more: Bears and Paint Guns

Algonquin Fall Colour 2012

Xuan Q. / Photo by Robert S.

We got to the East Gate of Algonquin Park around noon Friday September 28.  The plan was to have a hike at the Lookout trail first, and then get to the put in at Canoe Lake.   One problem of the plan was that usually we would get our interior camping permit at the put in, which was about 30 km away from the hiking trail, but a permit was required in order to use park facilities.  At the East Gate, park staff told us that we could buy a day pass at $16, and then at our put in when getting our camping permit, we could return the day pass and get our money back.  The advice worked.

Read more: Algonquin Fall Colour 2012

Petawawa Dam Project

Click here for a Citizen article published on September 26.  

Ottawa River`s Best Secret: The Surrounding Islands Around Sand Bay

During the Y-Fest on Saturday, September 15th, 2012 our flatwater paddling group had the opportunity to explore this rarely-known portion of the Ottawa River within 100 kilometres from the city.

Exceptional beauty and adventure on the Snake River,YK

by Helen R. and Bruce H.

Our trip down the Snake River was an exceptional experience. Exceptional in terms of the beauty of the land and the adventure we experienced during our trip.

Read more: Exceptional beauty and adventure on the Snake River,YK

Want to Paddle in Florida This Winter?

 
Caravan to Florida or make arrangements for a vacation of camping, paddling, hiking, bicycling etc. at Florida State Parks with another club member who will be there from November to March.

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Chiniguchi August 2012

Chiniguchi is crown land to the east of Sudbury with beautiful scenery and old growth red pines.  With no parking or camping fees, it is popular with private individuals and with many kids camps.  With no campsite reservations and limited parking at the put-in, you keep your fingers crossed that things will go your way. (See photos at end.)

 

Read more: Chiniguchi 2012

Algonquin Park - Rock & Penn Lake 2012

Five YCCC members joined together in late August 2012 for a beautiful four-day flatwater canoe trip in Algonquin Park, led by Judy Olmstead.  The photographs are simply gorgeous (Thanks to Dinh Ly).

Read more: Algonquin Park Rock & Penn Lake trip, August 23 to 26

Stratton Lake August 2012

Early on Tuesday morning three of us headed to Stratton Lake. We hiked the Barron Canyon Trail on our way into Achray. We chose a base campsite on Stratton Lake with easy access to the Eastern Pines backpacking trail. We were relatively new to canoe tripping so we practiced building campfires, cleaning water, using the stove and tying knots. Opening and closing the bear barrel required lots of tries. Marshmallows over the campfire were a favourite.

Read more: Stratton Lake August 28-31, 2012.

French River Trip July 2012

The annual French River trip ran from July 28 to August 4.  There were four French River veterans on the trip along with two members who were going to experience the wonders of the French River and it's delta for the first time.

 

 

Read more: French River Trip 2012

"The single blade inherently offers greater challenge. It's because of this challenge that the rewards are more satisfying."

Great quote and a neat article about a couple of canoeists pushing the limits of what can be paddled in a tandem canoe...or any canoe for that matter.  Be sure to check out the photo and video documenting their run down the Green Narrows in North Carolina.


http://www.canoekayak.com/canoe/jolly-green-giants/

Ancient Canoe Back In Canada

Click here for a interesting article on the oldest birch bark canoe in the world.

Dagmar’s August long weekend canoe trip to La Verendrye

 Friday night eight of us arrived from a baking hot Ottawa after a 3.5 hr drive straight north, to a cool evening at Le Domaine on the edge of La Verendrye park.  Had a relaxed first night camping in a busy little grassy, treed area by the park office, beach and lake, waking up to dew on the grass.

Read more: Dagmar’s August long weekend canoe trip to La Verendrye