Gloucester Pool Cottagers' Association upcoming events

Book Club Session 1 (06/08/2026)

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMT

The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, What Everyone Needs to Know

by Dov Waxman

Progressive Euchre (06/15/2026)

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Progressive Euchre (06/22/2026)

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Canada Day Boat Parade (06/28/2026)

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Progressive Euchre (06/29/2026)

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Kids Fishing Derby (07/04/2026)

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Get ready for the Fabulous Kids Fishing Derby. This is being held during fishing week, so there is no need for a parent to hold a valid fishing license.

New games! In order to help us plan the games and the prizes, we would like parents to register their children.

We are also looking for volunteers. Perhaps an older sibling looking for volunteer hours.

Here is how volunteers can help:

Set-up & registration 7:30 am- 9:00 am
Weigh-in, fish Games & Craft Stations 9:30 am -11:00 am
Snack, Prize Distribution & Clean-up 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Volunteers can register on the same form, or send an email to mail.gpca@gmail.com

Open Mic - July (07/04/2026)

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Progressive Euchre (07/06/2026)

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Book Club Session 2 (07/13/2026)

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Progressive Euchre (07/13/2026)

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Cycling Around Gloucester Pool (07/18/2026)

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Meet at the Port Severn Post Office at 9:00am

There will be 2 routes. A longer route will be approximately 60 kms and shorter route will be about 25 kms.

Registration opens June 1.

Annual Members Meeting (07/19/2026)

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Progressive Euchre (07/20/2026)

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Progressive Euchre (07/27/2026)

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Book Club Session 3 (08/10/2026)

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Canoe For Cancer 2026 (08/29/2026)

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 11:30:00 GMT

This is the 25th anniversary of Canoe for Cancer. There are some members who have faithfully canoed every year! Many more are involved as paddlers, and volunteers.

Please join us as we paddle Gloucester Pool and Little Lake starting from the Big Chute Marine Railway to Port Severn Park, Port Severn. There will be a stop along the way to pick up snacks and water. Safety boats will be along the route to help provide assistance as needed by paddlers.

Let's have fun and help cure cancer!

Register at: https://www.cancer.ca/canoeforcancer

Date: August 29, 2026

Time: 8:30am

Start location: Big Chute Marine Railway, 7001 Upper Big Chute Rd, Coldwater, ON L0K 1E0

End Location: Port Severn Park, 39 Minten's Ln, Port Severn, ON L0K 1S0

Registration Time: 8:30 am, Big Chute Marine Railway, Upper side

Paddle Commences: 9:30 am

Approximate Paddle Distance: 13 km (Paddlers are not required to complete the entire distance) We have included a route map for anyone interested in the exact route along with photos of channel markers which you will need to follow during the route.

Digital Route Map:

https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1GDuYkTyo3vjpmnwqu2r2VR6JS8BhMyQ&ll=44.87792601101814%2C-79.67894238008205&z=14

Equipment: Please bring your own Canoe, Kayak, Paddleboard, etc., paddle(s), life jacket, and safety kit

A waiver will need to be signed for this event and can be signed prior to the event or at the event.

Adult Waiver: Waivers will be available on the day of the event

Child Waiver: Waivers will be available on the day of the event

Information package:

Canoe For Cancer - Route information.pdf

You are responsible for bringing all your Canoe/Kayak and all gear to the start location and picking up your gear at the end location or getting back to the original location.

The stop location is at the GPCA Clubhouse where you will be able to pick up a snack and water. Please refer to the route map for the approximate location and the photos for one which the picture of our clubhouse. If you reach a marker S55-1 you have passed the clubhouse.

There will also be safety boats available to help any paddlers as needed.

If you have any questions please email mail.gpca@gmail.com

Fall Dinner (10/17/2026)

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Fall Dinner - Save the Date!
Saturday October 17, 2025

Happy Hour 6:00 pm Dinner 7:00 pm

Menu to be announced!