Canoe/Kayak

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Paddling is one of the those few activities that allows you to enjoy nature without disturbing it. Get up close and personal on the Saugeen River or the shorelines of Lake Huron and Georgian Bay.
Saugeen Bluffs Conservation Area picture

Saugeen Bluffs Conservation Area


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This access point is located in the Saugeen Bluffs, a popular campground just outside of Paisley.

Cyprus Lake – Bruce Peninsula National Park picture

Cyprus Lake – Bruce Peninsula National Park


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The Grotto in Tobermory is one of Bruce County’s most popular attraction, a hot spot visited by hundreds of people every year.

Southampton River Park Access picture

Southampton River Park Access


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Canoe Access
Free to Use
Parking
Way-Finding Signage


The last access point on your river journey is located in Southampton. Here you'll find washrooms and parking. Take a trip to Southampton to experience the scenes before heading home.

Hanover Park River Access picture

Hanover Park River Access


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3-Season
Canoe Access
Free to Use
Parking
Way-Finding Signage


Hanover Town Park is a large green space adjacent to the Saugeen River and is home to a canoe launch, great fishing, serviced camp sites, picnic pavilion and several play structures

Denny’s Dam picture

Denny’s Dam


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Canoe Access
Parking
Way-Finding Signage


This Conservation Area is roughly 1.5 km upstream from the mouth of the Saugeen River. The property includes approximately 1.5 km of river frontage and is well known for its fabulous fishing

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Forester Bridge


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Canoe Access
Free to Use
Parking
Way-Finding Signage


Located just outside of Paisley, this is a very popular point of entry for the Saugeen River, you will most likely see lots of fisherman along this access point.

Ellengowen Bridge picture

Ellengowen Bridge


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Canoe Access
Free to Use
Parking
Way-Finding Signage


The river continues its slow relaxed pace through several sharp bends before this section comes to a steel covered bridge just outside the hamlet of Ellengowan.

Saugeen River Canoe Access #6 picture

Saugeen River Canoe Access #6


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Free to Use
Garbage Cans
Parking
River Access
Way-Finding Signage


Located on a busy road, this access point is about a 10-minute drive from Walkerton, where you will find many restaurants and shops.

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Lobbies Campground


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Free to Use
Garbage Cans
Parking
River Access
Way-Finding Signage


The campground is located along the Saugeen River at the north end of Walkerton. This campground includes a canoe lunch, washrooms, and a park.

Cape Croker Park picture

Cape Croker Park


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Situated on the shores of Sydney Bay, Cape Croker Park makes a perfect get-a-way for the whole family.

Sauble Falls Provincial Park picture

Sauble Falls Provincial Park


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This historic falls used to power a timber mill and generating station. Now flanked by immature forest, the falls are the end of the Rankin River canoe route - ideal for novice canoeists.