Paddlin’ Films,Beer,Live Music,and a Wild & Crazy Auction with a Kayak Give-Away!The whole shebang is for the future West Parry Sound Pool & Rec Centre, needing every drop of support if we all want to splash and swim during a cold Parry Sound winter!Saturday March 23 at the Stockey Centre Parry Sound5:30 Happy Hour7:00 Filmsinfo: https://www.whitesquall.com/paddling-film-festival-march-23 2024/tickets.stockeycentre.com/TheatreManager/1/tmEvent/tmEvent2303.html We […]
What a Hoot
What a Hoot!Yes, life can be a hoot. But there is also heartache and hard times. Red Green said ‘we’re all in this together’ and our job at White Squall is to bring you a smile and a dream of springtime paddling on a cold winter’s day. So here we go! And trust me, this […]
The Winter Whirls the Wind Around Hoot
The Winter Whirls the Wind Around As we paddle deeper into space and away from solar heat, winter solstice waits for us to turn the corner… Yet nary a one of the White Squall elves are really asleep. No way Jose! Poised on tippy toes, ready to reach into action should you call. Maybe you’re curious about […]
Going to the Dogs Hoot
Hello Everyone My name is Copper, and I’ve just signed on as Visitor Services Specialist with Kathy and Tim at White Squall. I’ve heard there are pretty big shoes to fill from the past with folks like Chester, Sarah, Benji, Charly, Goldie and more. I know I can’t be them, but I do have white socks […]
Magic of Fall Paddling Hoot
Rentals & Fall ExploringThe beauty and magic of fall paddling is here, and we’re ready and able to provide you with kayaks and canoes for a last adventure. Please give us a call (705) 203-2955 or [email protected] We can help with suggestions about safe fall paddling, where to go and what to wear! Paddling Centre Crazy Raffle […]
Happiest of Days Hoot
Thanksgiving EveSome things never grow old, here is my cheer to a song that keeps me going when it seems the world is going to hell in a handbasket. Hope you can sit back, close your eyes and dream…https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_efdDMlCe-A The Squall Paddling Centre Lives OnWe’ll be here 7 days a week including Turkey Monday, and […]
Late Summer Dreamtime Hoot
Late Summer Dreamtime Not sure why, but other than some well worn camps on Franklin Isle, the outer islands have been pretty lonesome this year. Tim’s not complaining, and now the Ex in Toronto is filling everyone with saturated fats in all colours, things are even quieter! The water is warm, a gentle breeze beckons, […]
Life Goes On Hoot
A short hoot to wet your whistle on a hot July day… Franklin Challenge Done & Dusted! 100 bleary-eyed but eager paddlers showed up early on a Sunday morn, June 25th for the annual Franklin Challenge. A 20km romp around the outside of Franklin, in support of the Outer Island Fund of the Georgian Bay […]
Take Your Breathe Away Hoot May 2023
A Shout to Paddlers & Campers Everywhere We just returned from a few glorious days paddling in Algonquin. We needed forest recovery; the balm of sparkling lakes, fresh trout, cold beer and woodsmoke in our eyes. Makes me understand why there is an Algonquin Park sign on the 401. A national treasure in the backyard […]
Spring is in the Air Hoot
Spring is in the Air Hoot ‘Spring is in the air’ – truly. We just heard the first woodcocks chirping over the swamp – leading to the obvious question – what on earth do the poor things eat? There’s no bugs that we can see flying about. The situation is sort of like a country […]
Winter Sails Over the Horizon Hoot
Cole Lake Location Opens April 1 Yup, the old paddling centre is stuffed to the gunnels with gear and boats, and we’ll be turning on the heat to start up on that most foolish of days. We’re usually open 9-5, 7 days a week but do appreciate you calling (705-203-2955) or setting up […]
A Mid-Winter Hoot & Holler
Boat & Sport Show Dreams Wandering the hallways of big city boat & sport shows is a fine late-winter thing to do. Wafts of hot popcorn with make-believe butter, bright lights and shiny new boats with new things ’round every corner. A getaway from everyday life, stealing time to just walk and wander. In your […]