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Ottawa is in the middle of canoeing paradise! Beautiful parks like Gatineau, Algonquin, La Verendrye, Frontenac, Mattawa and Bon Echo as well as the Ottawa, Madawaska, Petawawa, Rideau Rivers (and many other) are all within a short drive. Club members enjoy a range of relaxed evening paddles, day trips and weekends to extended wilderness expeditions.
Come and explore these and other wonderful wilderness areas with us!
The YCCC has over 300 members of all ages and skill levels, who collaboratively host hundreds of trips, training and social events during the paddling season and throughout the year! YCCC trips  and training are for beginners through advanced paddlers interested in flatwater (lake) or whitewater (river) paddling. In 2010, we held 250 club events!
Where does the YCCC paddle?
Quick answer: wherever there is water and access!
YCCC Canoe Trips explore waterways in Ontario and Quebec.
YCCCers paddle in other Provinces and Territories and USA waterways.
Flatwater or Lake trips are often to Parks such as: Gatineau, Algonquin, La Verendrye, Frontenac, Mattawa, Voyageur, Bon Echo, Charleston Lake, Fitzroy Harbour, French River (out to Georgian Bay), Killarney, Temagami, Round Lake, Adirondaks.
Other destinations include places like Rideau or the Tay Rivers, Burrits Rapids, Schooner lake, 31 Mile Lake, Lac Vert, Lac des Escaliers, Lac Poisson Blank, Lac Philippe, Meech Lake... or accessible waterways via back roads in Lanark, Frontenac, Renfrew and other nearby counties... the list goes on!
Many of these trips are great for beginner level paddlers. Some of the trips are identified for paddlers who have a higher level of skill.
Whitewater or River trips depend on water levels in spring, summer and fall. River trips throughout the paddling season are held on the Ottawa, Madawaska, Petite Nation, Gatineau...or further afield on the Dumoine, Petawawa, Rouge, Noire, Coulonge, Lievre, Gens de Terre to name a few. Spring river outings often include the rivers accessed off of Highway 7 and 17, e.g. the Salmon, Skootamata as well as small fun runs on the Carp, Jock, Beaver, Indian...the list goes on!
Many of the trips are great for beginner level paddlers, some of the trips are for intermediate or advanced paddlers.
T he Y Canoe Camping Club (YCCC) has a legacy of canoe tripping expertise!
Friendship, volunteerism, safety, environmentally friendly camping and car pooling have been YCCC hallmarks since 1952.
YMCA-YWCA values: honesty, caring, respect and responsibility.
The YCCC is volunteer run, providing club members with the opportunity to be involved in all aspects of the club, to learn new skills as well as meet many other canoeists and outdoor enthusiasts.
We run co-operative trips where everyone gets involved which allows us to keep costs down.
YCCC membership provides access to:
- Club Trips, Training and Social Events (during the paddling season and throughout the year)
- Canoe and Camping Equipment (This includes our fleet of whitewater, flatwater canoes and touring kayaks)
YCCC Members have full access to www.yccc.ca to view:
Contact: membership@yccc.ca
Come paddle with us in the Ottawa area....in Ontario, Quebec...and beyond!
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