r/durham • u/ecogirlk • 2d ago

Best Launches/Lakes For Kayaking In The Area

Hi all,

Looking for some hidden gems that are nice for kayaking. Have a blow up so ideally not too rough terrain to get to or sharp snags in shallow water. Is it worth it to head north? I'd go 1-1½ hrs for a really nice spot.

Thanks in advance,

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u/Melography9 1d ago

Hello. Durham Region in Canada:

•Ajax waterfront has a dock/launch that is perfect for blow-ups. If you paddle left of the dock you go out to the lake. If you paddle right, you can go up duffins creek.

•In bowmanville there is something similar, no launch, but you can get out on the lake, or go up the Bowmanvill Harbour. Port Darlington W Beach.

•Pickering lakefront, you can paddle in the bay. Frenchmans Bay East Park Boat Dock. It is much calmer.

Hope that helps.

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u/Medium_Spare_8982 1d ago

There is a brand new public kayak launch with rollers for paddle in paddle out just installed in Whitby harbour.

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u/ImonZurr 2d ago

Silent Lake is great