Thorncrest Outfitters.
Southampton paddlesports outfitter renting canoes and kayaks and running shuttles on the Saugeen River
The brief.
Owned by Janette and Tim, Thorncrest Outfitters operates from 484 Carlisle Street in Southampton, Ontario, on the Lake Huron shore where the Saugeen River meets the Bruce Peninsula. The shop rents recreational, fishing, and sea kayaks, ABS and ultralight canoes, and stand-up paddleboards, and runs a fully insured shuttle service to numbered access points along the Saugeen River from Denny's Dam. Self-guided half-day and full-day paddling outings and multi-day Saugeen River canoe routes are supported with gear delivery and customized packages. The outfitter also offers summer canoe and kayak programs for children and adults, and sells new and used outdoor equipment. The retail season runs May 1st through Thanksgiving.
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Kayak & Canoe Rentals
For: All agesWhen: May–ThanksgivingRental fleet of single and tandem recreational kayaks, fishing kayaks, single and tandem sea kayaks, ABS Royalex and ultralight canoes, and a 16' two-person canoe for Saugeen River and Lake Huron paddling.
Single recreational kayak from $60; sea kayaks from $90; canoes from $65
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Stand Up Paddleboard Rental
For: All agesWhen: May–ThanksgivingStand-up paddleboard rentals booked by phone for flatwater paddling on the Saugeen River and Lake Huron near Southampton.
From $60
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Saugeen River Shuttle Service
For: PaddlersWhen: May–ThanksgivingFully insured shuttle service running from Denny's Dam to numbered Saugeen River access points and the Bluffs. Online booking is confirmed by staff within 72 hours.
Denny's Dam routes from $35 to $130 by access point
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Self-Guided Paddling Trips
For: All agesWhen: May–ThanksgivingHalf-day and full-day self-guided canoe and kayak outings on the Saugeen River, plus multi-day Saugeen River canoe routes supported by shuttle and customized packages.
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Summer Canoe & Kayak Programs
For: Children and adultsWhen: SummerSummer instructional programs in canoeing and kayaking for children and adults, run from the Southampton outfitter on the Saugeen watershed.
Worth knowing.
- 01Located at 484 Carlisle Street, Southampton, ON N0H 2L0.Source ↗
- 02Retail and rental season runs May 1st through Thanksgiving.Source ↗
- 03Shuttle service runs from Denny's Dam to Saugeen River access points, priced $35–$130 by destination.Source ↗
- 04Single recreational kayak rentals start from $60; sea kayaks from $90.Source ↗
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- Website
- www.thorncrestoutfitters.com
- Phone
- 1-888-345-2925
- Phone (Phone)
- 519-797-1608
- Address
- 484 Carlisle Street, Southampton, ON N0H 2L0