The Saugeen River canoe route is one of the premier padding destinations in southwestern Ontario
Accessing the Saugeen River Canoe Route
If you are unsure of which route to take, please call us and we can help.
Access Points
#3 – Hanover Town Park (paddle time to # 4 = 1 hour)
#4 – Maple Hill Road (paddle time to # 5 = 3 hours) Portage
#5 – Walkerton Lobies Park (paddle time to # 6 = 3 hours) 2 portages: Maple Hill Dam and Walkerton Dam
#5 – Walkerton Lobies Park (paddle time to # 6 = 3 hours) Very scenic part of river with small rapids that can easily be traversed
#6 – Concession #8 (paddle time to # 7 = 2 hours)
#7 -Concession #10 (paddle time to # 8 = 3 hours)
#8 -Brant-Elderslie Townline (paddle time to # 9 = 3 hours) pass through McBeath Conservation Area which is only accessed by the river and provides riverside public camping by donation.
#9 – Paisley Hose Tower (paddle time to # 10 = 1 hour)
#10 – Paisley North Bridge (paddle time to # 11 = 2 hours)
#10 – Paisley North Bridge (paddle time to #11 = 2 hours) pass by 115 feet high Saugeen Bluffs through Saugeen Bluffs Conservation Area
#11 – Saugeen Bluffs (paddle time to # 12 = 2 hours)
#12 – Concession #4 (paddle time to # 13 = 2 hours) small rapids around several small islands in the river
#13 – Bruce County Road #17 (paddle time to # 14 = 2 hours) skirt past Port Elgin
#14 – Bruce County Road #3 (paddle time to # 15 = 2 hours) Set of rapids that can be easily traversed by those confident enough in their skills
#15 – Denny’s Dam (paddle time to # 16 = 30 minutes) Largest rapids on Saugeen