Big Creek Paddle Adventure

05/28/2024

It's that time of year! Our shelled friends are busy selecting the perfect nesting site. Turtles often choose their nesting locations based on a few criteria, such as adequate sunlight, proximity to water, moisture and drainage, not to mention worrying about nest predation and ease of excavation. This sometimes means digging out a few test locations to find the right spot and set up the next generation for success!

At Long Point Eco-Adventures, we are part of a turtle watch program in collaboration with the Long Point Biosphere Wildlife Road Watch, Scott Gillingwater from the London Watershed Conservation Centre and Eco-Kare International.

This program includes a set of incubators in our new lobby to safely incubate thousands of turtles. By incubating these tiny shelled wonders, we are effectively protecting them from nest predation and road mortality, some of the biggest threats these animals face!

Don't forget to keep a watchful eye on our roads for nesting and hatchling turtles and come join us on a Big Creek Paddle to learn about and spot some of these incredible animals!

05/21/2024

Fantastic opening weekend for us on the creek! We were lucky with such beautiful weather! Our new more challenging route was a hit and we can't wait to bring out our next group. 🤙

Give us a call or email to book your next adventure on Big Creek.

877-743-8687
[email protected]

05/18/2024

Check out this article in the Globe and Mail featuring our head kayak guide Leanne! We have been slowly developing our foraging programs with Leanne at Long Point Eco-Adventures and the surrounding Norfolk area for the last couple of years.

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/amp/life/adv/article-looking-for-a-new-outdoor-activity-why-not-try-fungi-foraging/

If you've ever been even remotely interested in learning about the world of wild edibles in both plants and fungi, Leanne is the best person to learn from!

We are running two tours this summer with more to follow in the fall! More information and booking can be found through our website

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July 10th
July 13th

We hope to see you there!

04/22/2024

The creek is calling! Kayak tours on Big Creek are the perfect summer adventure! Great for first time or experienced paddlers who want to learn about and connect with nature. Our guides will immerse you into the natural world and teach you about wetlands, the forest, wild edibles and even history of the area!

Escape into the wilderness of Norfolk County within a 2 hour drive from Hamilton and London. Give us a call to book your eco tour today! 877-743-8687

All of our kayak tours now include a 10$ gift card to our Marshview Patio located near Turkey Point! It is simply the best way to compliment an outdoor adventure, with local food and drink!

[email protected] or visit www.lpfun.ca

03/13/2024

Days like these are almost here! We are very excited to be offering at least two different kayaking tours for this season, with a third surprise we will reveal later in the season!

If you have never paddled down Big Creek, you are missing out! Our guided tours take care of everything from equipment to a shuttle, to ensure you have a fantastic experience. Suitable for both first time paddlers as well as those with some experience, it is always a fun adventure paddling through this amazon of a forest!

To find out more about our tours and book YOUR spot this summer, visit https://www.lpfun.ca/activities/and/tours

Happy Paddling!

09/19/2023

Summer may be coming to an end but we are still running our tours into the end of September and early October! Only three more weeks to the season! Come join us on the water to experience the fall colour change in our beautiful Carolinian forest!

Book Now!
lpfun.ca/paddle
877-743-8687

09/14/2023

09/02/2023

We have four foraging workshops running this Fall at Long Point Eco-Adventures! Join us on an educational workshop to learn all about foraging this time of year in the Carolinian Forest! With an emphasis on ethical and sustainable foraging practices, this workshop is a great starting point for anyone who has been curious about wild edibles or those who have just begun their foraging journey!

Fungi Foraging Dates:

Sept 13
Sept 23
Sept 27
Oct 1

With only 4 dates this season, they are bound to fill up quickly! Make sure to secure your spot today by visiting lpfun.ca/nature-tours or give us a call at 877-743-8687

08/29/2023

We have lots of availability for the month of September! The cooler weather brings the opportunity to have the creek all to ourselves! Join us for a paddle and let us worry about your equipment, shuttle and photos to take home, not to mention the world class experience of paddling down "Canada's Amazon"!

08/15/2023

Did you know Big Creek is the largest watershed in the Long Point Region? Snaking it's way through areas of internationally significant wetlands and biodiverse Carolinian forest, it is a truly unique paddle in all of Ontario.

We still have lots of availability this month and throughout September. Don't miss your chance to explore this beautiful waterway with the guidance of a naturalist! Book today at lpfun.ca/paddle or call us at 877-743-8687

Long Point Eco-Adventures & Marshview Patio

06/07/2023

Looking for a fun way to beat the heat while connecting to nature? Our tours pair you with a naturalist guide eager to teach you about the incredible biodiversity found in the Long Point Biosphere. 🦅

Included in each tour is a shuttle ride back to your car after paddling downstream, kayak and equipment rental, photos of your adventure to take home, and new found nature knowledge! 🛶

Book your tour today!
www.lpfun.ca/paddle
877-743-8687

06/01/2023

It's like being in a rainforest.

05/23/2023

What a great opening weekend on Big Creek! Filled with beautiful weather and happy guests!

We've got lots of adventure in store throughout the spring, summer and fall seasons and we'd love it if you joined us on the water!

Book your spot at lpfun.ca/paddle
877-743-8687 or email at [email protected] or [email protected]

Happy paddling!

05/18/2023

While paddling is certainly our favourite past time, we also love to connect to our environment through learning about wild edibles.

Join us on a Foraging Tour this season to learn about the different foraging seasons and most importantly, how to forage responsibly and sustainably!

Spring - May 20th and May 24th

Summer - July 8th and July 12th

Fall Dates TBD

Book your spot today at www.lpfun.ca/nature-tours
or give us a call at 877-743-8687

05/16/2023

Yesterday we brought out our new guides for a training paddle on the creek as we prepare for the upcoming season. We also took advantage of all the extra hands we had out there to do some creek garbage collection. Check out our haul!

One of our many roles as guides on the Big Creek watershed is to be caretakers of our environment. We care deeply about the health of the ecosystem we bring our guests through and hope to foster an appreciation through our informative adventure tours.

If you are interested in experiencing the most eco-friendly tours Big Creek has to offer, book a tour with us this summer!

https://www.lpfun.ca/
[email protected]
877-743-8687

05/11/2023

Our Big Creek season is fast approaching! Come paddle with us on a guided tour to learn all about this diverse ecosystem in the Long Point region's largest watershed. A fantastic summer activity for families, groups of friends, couples and solo travelers!

Tours begin May 19th!

Book your spot today online at ww.lpfun.ca/ or give us a call at 877-743-8687

Happy paddling! 🚣‍♂️🤙

09/09/2022

We are still out here paddling! We typically have smaller groups this time of year on the creek, which makes for a much more relaxing and serene experience! We have lots of spots available, secure yours before the end of our season!

www.lpfun.ca/paddle




Leanne Lemaich

09/09/2022

We often try to inform our guests of the plight of insects on our kayak tours, with an emphasis on our native pollinators.

Check out the Long Point Basin Land Trust's page below to find out some of the ways you can help one of our coolest native pollinator species!

Monarchs need YOUR help, urgently - and it's so easy to do! 🦋

Join the Canadian Wildife Federation Monarch Migration Project on iNaturalist and help to record sightings of Monarchs across Ontario!

Monarch populations are declining. In order to better understand migratory routes of this at-risk species, scientists are asking for YOUR help.

It's as simple as joining the project team on iNaturalist and recording your sightings of these beautiful butterflies throughout the rest of this month.

You don't need to be a naturalist or a scientist to help - anyone can join! 🤝 This is a great activity to involve your friends, family and children in.

Learn more about the project here: https://cwf-fcf.org/en/explore/monarchs/monarch-science.html

Already an iNaturalist user? Join the project here! https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/monarch-migration-in-ontario

Photo credit: Christine Baird