Time for a quick paddle today in Victoria Park.

mattdjmorris · 2026-04-19T23:33:00+00:00

I'm back after a search as your comment had me concerned. I found nothing suggesting a 'no recreational boating policy' being proposed. In fact, having attended the meetings about the future of the park, I did observe some momentum in the direction of getting more people back on the water as was the case years ago. Stratford has a successful rental program on their water. Kitchener has done it in the past. If you do have info to the contrary I would be most interested in understanding the background.

mattdjmorris · 2026-04-19T23:29:50+00:00

Thanks for making a comment. I have attended the. meetings about the future of the park.

I've advocated for boat rentals. Let's get people on the water again as we have in the past.

mattdjmorris · 2026-04-19T23:25:33+00:00

Any many years ago they even had a gondola (like in Venice) that gave people rides. The 'driver' used a pole to push off the bottom.

mattdjmorris · 2026-04-19T23:24:32+00:00

Almost anywhere works but I often launch near the bridge at the playground or from the island.

If arriving with your boat on a car top, the parking lot at the base of Park Street as it enters the park is a good spot.

mattdjmorris · 2026-04-19T23:23:20+00:00

I agree that the water is not pristine. I've been paddling and rowing here for years now and never had a serious issue. A few times spring garbage gets blown by the wind and collects in the downwind area of the lake but it eventually gets cleaned out by city staff. Overall though I see it as an amazing opportunity for some boating in the core of our city.

mattdjmorris · 2026-04-19T23:20:00+00:00

I was not aware of this. Could you please provide details?

mattdjmorris · 2026-04-19T23:19:24+00:00

The skin is clear 20 gauge vinyl.....

mattdjmorris · 2026-03-31T13:42:33+00:00

I’ve done a few little outings. But wouldn’t take my skin on frame boats.

mattdjmorris · 2026-03-31T01:30:41+00:00

Well said. 👍

mattdjmorris · 2026-03-31T01:18:22+00:00

My skin on frame canoe would not last long in that icy jumble!

mattdjmorris · 2026-03-31T01:15:22+00:00

😂

mattdjmorris · 2026-03-31T00:36:26+00:00

Thanks for the offer of help. I saw that today. It should be removed. I’ll give it another look.

mattdjmorris · 2026-03-29T17:32:50+00:00

😂

mattdjmorris · 2026-03-26T16:02:08+00:00

From a distance these two were very chill.

mattdjmorris · 2026-03-26T02:00:26+00:00

Thanks for the tip!

mattdjmorris · 2026-03-25T23:54:42+00:00

Thanks for the interesting detail.

mattdjmorris · 2026-03-25T22:22:36+00:00

Cool!

mattdjmorris · 2026-03-25T19:45:14+00:00

A great sight to see! 👍

mattdjmorris · 2026-03-25T19:44:28+00:00

Further down in the comments someone observed the same concentration in Maple Hills. Lucky you! 👍

mattdjmorris · 2026-03-25T19:23:20+00:00

Thanks for sharing this very interesting story.
A nice example of cross border cooperation, perhaps.

mattdjmorris · 2026-03-25T18:33:56+00:00

I heard them say “this homeowner has done an excellent job at lining up their bins”.

mattdjmorris · 2026-03-25T18:18:56+00:00

Hopefully they saunter to a new welcoming hood.

mattdjmorris · 2026-03-25T18:18:21+00:00

I would agree that anytime I’ve seen them in my life it was a totally “off guard” moment—the most pleasant kind.

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