2024 Schedule of Events

2024
Schedule of Events

Updated 12/15/2023

Weekly Demo Night
May 21 - September 10, 2024

We will normally be available each Tuesday evening from 5:30 PM until dark at the Canoe Launch on beautiful, historic Canadice Lake. We will have demo models of each of our canoes for you to try. Please join us for a pleasant evening of paddling.

The Canadice Lake Canoe Launch is located on Canadice Lake Road at the south end of the lake. From the village of Hemlock take Route 20A east toward Honeoye and at the first intersection (approx 1 1/2 miles) turn right (south) on Canadice Lake Rd. It is 6.2 miles to the Canoe Launch (1 1/2 miles past the Boat Launch). The Canoe Launch is a little over 5 miles from our shop.

As usual all Demo models are available during normal shop hours if you wish to take one for a trial paddle by yourself. You just need a way to transport the canoe to the lake.

Dave and Carol may take opportunities to travel during the summer. Therefore if you are traveling a distance to attend a Demo Night please check ahead to verify our schedule.

Hemlock - Canadice State Forest

Canadice Lake is one of the two remaining undeveloped Finger Lakes, Hemlock is the other. Hemlock Lake is the largest lake in New York State with a completely natural shoreline. As such these two are the paddle sports jewels of the Finger Lakes region. These lakes form the backbone for the unique City of Rochester water supply system. The elevation of the lakes is 700 ft higher than the City of Rochester meaning that gravity takes care of delivery and water pressure in the system. The future non-development of these lakes has been secured by their inclusion in the NYS Forest System.

If you have not experienced these lakes please join us this season

Mendon Ponds Demo Night
June 13 , July 18 & August 22, 2024
Thursday evening 5:30 pm till dark

Mendon Ponds Park Route 65/Clover St. Pittsford, NY
Round Pond Douglas Rd
Demo models of each of our canoe models available for paddling trials. Please join us for a pleasant evening of paddling and conversation.

Western PA Solo Canoe Rendezvous
May 31 - June 2, 2024

A special event designed for the solo canoeist, or those curious about solo canoes, of all types and all construction methods. Cooper's Lake Campground, Slippery Rock, PA. Just off I-79, south of I-80. The event will be centered around the campgrounds 10 acre lake, but other paddling venues are nearby including flat and whitewater sections of Slippery Rock Creek and 3000 acre Lake Arthur in Moraine State Park. Pick up paddling trips as well as some scheduled trips are anticipated. There is no fee to attend the event, other than those imposed by the campground. Anyone who camps will be covered for the duration of the event. Those visiting for a day will pay a day fee to the campground that could be between $3 and $5 per person per day.

Come celebrate the solo canoe, satisfy your curiosity about these unique craft and those who paddle them, try out some canoes, paddle with like minded individuals, tell stories and/or sell stuff.

Several manufacturers of solo canoes and equipment will be in attendance. Individuals with boats or gear to sell are encouraged to participate.

Additional info and forum at www.wpascr.org

Genesee Valley Adk Outdoor Expo
June 8, 2024

Mendon Ponds Park, Enter off NYS Route 65, Pittsford, NY
Hundred Acre Pond, Main Beach area, Douglas Rd
9:30am-3:30pm
Additional info at adk-gvc.org/play/outdoor-expo/