August 22
Seven club members braved the heat to take a trip on the Interprovincial zip line between Ontario and Quebec.
For $45 you get a 40 second ride across the Ottawa river. This is a just gotta do it type of trip. Take the ride at https://interzip.ca/en
On August 21, 16 paddlers from the Chesterville Kayak Club visited Morris Island. Launching from the parking lot we crossed the Ottawa river to the Quebec side. This is one of my favourite paddles as the landscape is very northern shield. No cottages and very few other boats makes this a scenic and serene paddle.
After paddling for a couple of hours we took a well deserved break a little beach and picnic area. Had something to eat and went for a swim.
Returning to the parking lot the the day was finished with a BBQ and party and Jim and Claudette’s. A great day.
The park is located in Ile Perrot and has kayaks, paddle boards, and canoes for rent or you can launch your own boat.
Here is the what3words location https://w3w.co/cube.thunder.paddock
Paddling today was Drew, Natalie, Evelyn, Susan, and myself.
We paddled south towards Sainte Anne de Bellevue heading towards Dowker Island. The water was very calm with little wind to help cut the high heat. We paddled approximately 9 kilometres.
We followed that up with a quick bite at Patate & Persil located at 9 Av. Saint-Charles, Vaudreuil-Dorion, QC J7V 2K3
Sunday, August 15
Arrived Wednesday evening
In the locks at Smith Falls with 13 canoes of army soldiers celebrating 150 of their regiment by paddling 150Km on our way to Merrickville
Leaving Thursday morning for our shortest paddle 10Km but probably our wettest. Stuck at the locks for a couple of hours due to repair work.
Day 1
Started off at 6 am to meet up with Heather for the drive to Kingston.
Due to house builders causing Martin problems he has had to drop out.
Met up with Bob and Marilyn in Kingston at a small beach to launch the kayaks.