Otonabee River

On Saturday we launched #ourpurplecanoe at the #SquirrelCreekConservationArea .  It is a nice little day use park on the Otonabee River boasting a sandy beach and picnic area along with a boat launch.  Currently there is no charge for entry but I have a feeling this may change as it's use grows.
We were able to launch our canoes and kayaks here easily enough.  Being on the Otonabee has what I would consider just a minor drawback - it is part of the Trent system and some substantially large motor boats buzz on by, so if your in small watercraft like ours, be prepared to 'surf' some wakes.
They don't all slow down.
Once you get into a side creek it is sweet paddling.  We entered through the #DarlingWildlifeArea. map here, and once we got to the back of the large open pond stayed to the right.  The creek was maybe 10 ft wide in most places and did not present any major obstacles to impede #ourpurplecanoe . There was a noticeable current in creek and water was cool to the touch.  I am not sure if the level is always this high to allow for the passage of a canoe but today was fine.  I was surprised to see how far we were able to get.  Here are some pictures.