Lakefield Trail to Host Family Paddle Day During National Paddling Week On June 20

Join us for the annual Family Paddle Day, A cherished tradition continues as the Lakefield Trail is hosting Family Paddle Day on June 20 at 5:30 p.m. at Lakefield Beach.

Photocourtesy of Lakefield Trail.

The event helps celebrate National Paddling Week.

Participants are welcome to bring their own canoes or kayaks or use Adventure Outfitters' provided ones on a first-come, first-served basis.

To ensure availability, Lakefield Trail recommends reserving your canoe or kayak in advance by contacting Adventure Outfitters at (705) 652-7986.

Paddlers will venture Lake Katchawanooka and the Marsh. After that, everyone is invited to enjoy an evening bonfire with hot dogs, marshmallows and a special ‘Canoe Cake’ baked by Jennie Mackenzie of the Lakefield Pantry.

“This event is more than just a paddling experience; it’s a celebration of community, camaraderie, and conservation. To celebrate Lakefield’s historical connection to canoe building, we strongly encourage anyone with a wooden boat to join in the Paddle Day event,” as stated in a press release.

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The Lakefield Trail Launches 20th Anniversary Photo Contest

The Lakefield Trail Stewardship Committee invites people to help celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Lakefield Trail in 2021 by entering your photos in a yearlong photo contest. 

“It has always been a very well used recreational trail, but this year it has been critical infrastructure in our village,” says Bruce Bellchambers, Chair of the Lakefield Trail Stewardship Committee. “Physical and mental health is so important and our trail is accessible for all to enjoy.”

The Lakefield Millennium Trail opened in 2000 as way to celebrate the new millennium and the 125th anniversary of the Village of Lakefield. So many natural and historic locations along the trail result in wonderful photo opportunities. 

The Lakefield Trail photo contest will run for all four seasons of 2021. Photos must be taken with at least one foot on the Trail and then emailed here.  

For more info, check out contest details here and a map of the trail here.

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