Holy Cow Canoe Rentals Now At Fairy Lake
Holy Cow Canoe Company now has canoe rentals at Fairy Lake in Acton.
Fairy Lake in Acton, Ontario has long been one of our favorite fishing destinations. Whether it’s chasing crappie in the spring, bass in the summer, or pike in the fall, we love all that this little lake has to offer. While the fishing is great from shore, it’s even better if you can get on the water and fish out of a boat, kayak, or canoe. Not only can you reach more fishing spots, but you can explore the different areas of the lake and practice your wildlife ID skills.
Holy Cow Canoe Company, a local business, is now offering canoe rentals at Fairy Lake out of Prospect Park. With both their 15′ Ultra-glass line and the 16’6″ Ultra-glass Algonquin Prospector line, everybody can experience a day on the water, even the family dog.
I asked Naomi McQuade, Program & Administrative Director of Holy Cow Canoe, what it means to the company to be able to offer this program in their home town. She replied:
Holy Cow Canoe is committed to bringing youth and the residents a safe and enjoyable outdoor activity, and we are proud to say Halton Hills is our home that we can share this wonderful family orientated activity. We are excited, and positively ecstatic of the warm welcoming by park goers.
Like most new programs, things were a little slow to start, with spells of bad weather not helping. However, rentals have started to pick up. McQuade says that dozens of residents have voiced their excitement about the new program and people have said that they are “bringing Fairy Lake back to life”.
The Town of Halton Hills is fully supportive of this program, and you may even be able to spot the mayor going out for a paddle. Holy Cow Canoe is looking to take their involvement with the lake even further by organizing a lake cleanup day.
With customers from throughout Canada and the United States visiting the Holy Cow Canoe factory in Halton Hills, the company brings people to the area and, says McQuade, they are encouraged to take their first paddle at Fairy Lake.
Rates start at $20 for an hour rental, and a cash deposit of $25 is required. At this time cash is the only payment method accepted, and there are several convenience stores nearby with ATMs. There are special program rates for youth, seniors group, and general group rates of 4 canoes or more. Rentals are currently open 11AM – 8PM each day.
Everything you need is included in the rental: Canadian-approved lifejackets, wooden paddles, and a safety kit.
If you are planning to fish for the day, please remember to catch and release, or use very selective harvest. For smaller lakes that receive a lot of fishing pressure, it is important to release as many fish as possible to maintain a healthy fishery. Have a look at the fishing regulations for this area before heading out.
With a splash pad, sports fields, numerous picnic areas, and a playground, Fairy Lake is a perfect place to spend the day with your family and friends and have some fun. It is exciting to see the new program at the lake, and we hope more people will get out and appreciate this amazing resource. We can’t wait to get out for a paddle ourselves.
For full pricing options and more rental information, check out Holy Cow Canoe Company’s website. For questions, special time slots, and special rates, email rentals@holycowcanoe.com.
Fairy Lake will be host to a geocaching event on July 9th, 2014, 7-8PM. Geocaching is a great outdoor activity and fun way to meet other people.
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