Unusual concretions, composed of calcite, can be found near this river. These are known as "kettles" because they resemble the bottom of a large kettle.
Fish species
Because this river flows through a large agricultural area, its waters collect silt and fertilizer runoff. In spite of this, the river provides habitat for 80 fish species and 34 species of freshwater mussels; these include:
Originally known as Shippenham, Sydenham began as a small settlement, a few cottages among the woods, whose inhabitants grazed their animals and collected wood. In the 1640s, springs of water in what is now Wells Park were discovered to have medicinal properties, attracting crowds of people to the area. Sydenham grew rapidly in the 19th century after the introduction of the Croydon Canal in 1809 which linked the Grand Surrey Canal to Croydon and a reservoir was constructed in Sydenham. However, the canal was never successful and closed in 1836 resulting in it being the first canal to be abandoned by an Act of Parliament. The London & Croydon Railway purchased the canal for £40,250 and quickly converted the alignment for a railway from London Bridge to West Croydon, opening in 1839. After the railway opened potential gas companies began to consider the Sydenham area with the Crystal Palace and District Gas Company having works at Bell Green, which continued production until 1969; a retail park now occupies most of the site.
I paddle the Sydenham river in Dresden Ontario during the annual abcission. This is the most species-diverse river in all of Canada. An absolute gem of a river. Paddling a Swift Cruiser 14.8 and wearing a Kokatat Meridian Dry Suit.
published: 20 Oct 2022
230212 McKeough Conservation Area - Sydenham River and Floodway #MavicMini
Warm winter day flyover of the W Darcy McKeough Floodway and Sydenham River at McKeough Conservation Area, Duthil ON, February 2023 (DJI Mavic Mini)
More 2023 Drone videos: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDfnZ7Mf7xqhT0ySL7KYaGQl2rNV8BkiW
published: 13 Feb 2023
Kettle Point Shale Sydenham River Lambton Ontario
Short description for part of a larger presentation.
published: 03 Jan 2019
Kayaking the Sydenham River
A tandem Kayak is included with your stay at Waterside Retreat Airbnb.
published: 25 Sep 2023
Fly fishing @ Sydenham, River Lyd
Fly Fishing on booking office beat no.3 at Sydenham on the River Lyd, Devon
published: 02 Jul 2012
No luck in fishing on the Sydenham river in Wallaceburg.
published: 14 Aug 2014
Wallaceburg Ontario Canada Sydenham River
Wallaceburg Ontario Canada Sydenham River
published: 06 Apr 2023
Sydenham River Whitewater 2011
A Grand Prize Winner in the BruceGreySimcoe Four Seasons of Fun Contest held in the spring of 2012.
Each spring myself and my friend Barry get a bit of early season excitement by taking advantage of spring melt in the Sydenham River in Owen Sound....we look for standing waves to surf in prior to moving onto the lakes in summer.
published: 23 May 2012
Sydenham Ontario Arial View
A few minutes of video from the 'Point' area.
Flying was cut short due to high upper level winds.
This also features my first drone related collision! DOH!
published: 13 Sep 2020
Paddling the Sydenham River with six Ladies
Paddling the Sydenham River at a local “Church” and a camp stay at the farm.
I paddle the Sydenham river in Dresden Ontario during the annual abcission. This is the most species-diverse river in all of Canada. An absolute gem of a rive...
I paddle the Sydenham river in Dresden Ontario during the annual abcission. This is the most species-diverse river in all of Canada. An absolute gem of a river. Paddling a Swift Cruiser 14.8 and wearing a Kokatat Meridian Dry Suit.
I paddle the Sydenham river in Dresden Ontario during the annual abcission. This is the most species-diverse river in all of Canada. An absolute gem of a river. Paddling a Swift Cruiser 14.8 and wearing a Kokatat Meridian Dry Suit.
Warm winter day flyover of the W Darcy McKeough Floodway and Sydenham River at McKeough Conservation Area, Duthil ON, February 2023 (DJI Mavic Mini)
More 2023 ...
Warm winter day flyover of the W Darcy McKeough Floodway and Sydenham River at McKeough Conservation Area, Duthil ON, February 2023 (DJI Mavic Mini)
More 2023 Drone videos: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDfnZ7Mf7xqhT0ySL7KYaGQl2rNV8BkiW
Warm winter day flyover of the W Darcy McKeough Floodway and Sydenham River at McKeough Conservation Area, Duthil ON, February 2023 (DJI Mavic Mini)
More 2023 Drone videos: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDfnZ7Mf7xqhT0ySL7KYaGQl2rNV8BkiW
A Grand Prize Winner in the BruceGreySimcoe Four Seasons of Fun Contest held in the spring of 2012.
Each spring myself and my friend Barry get a bit of early ...
A Grand Prize Winner in the BruceGreySimcoe Four Seasons of Fun Contest held in the spring of 2012.
Each spring myself and my friend Barry get a bit of early season excitement by taking advantage of spring melt in the Sydenham River in Owen Sound....we look for standing waves to surf in prior to moving onto the lakes in summer.
A Grand Prize Winner in the BruceGreySimcoe Four Seasons of Fun Contest held in the spring of 2012.
Each spring myself and my friend Barry get a bit of early season excitement by taking advantage of spring melt in the Sydenham River in Owen Sound....we look for standing waves to surf in prior to moving onto the lakes in summer.
A few minutes of video from the 'Point' area.
Flying was cut short due to high upper level winds.
This also features my first drone related collision! DOH!
A few minutes of video from the 'Point' area.
Flying was cut short due to high upper level winds.
This also features my first drone related collision! DOH!
A few minutes of video from the 'Point' area.
Flying was cut short due to high upper level winds.
This also features my first drone related collision! DOH!
I paddle the Sydenham river in Dresden Ontario during the annual abcission. This is the most species-diverse river in all of Canada. An absolute gem of a river. Paddling a Swift Cruiser 14.8 and wearing a Kokatat Meridian Dry Suit.
Warm winter day flyover of the W Darcy McKeough Floodway and Sydenham River at McKeough Conservation Area, Duthil ON, February 2023 (DJI Mavic Mini)
More 2023 Drone videos: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDfnZ7Mf7xqhT0ySL7KYaGQl2rNV8BkiW
A Grand Prize Winner in the BruceGreySimcoe Four Seasons of Fun Contest held in the spring of 2012.
Each spring myself and my friend Barry get a bit of early season excitement by taking advantage of spring melt in the Sydenham River in Owen Sound....we look for standing waves to surf in prior to moving onto the lakes in summer.
A few minutes of video from the 'Point' area.
Flying was cut short due to high upper level winds.
This also features my first drone related collision! DOH!
Unusual concretions, composed of calcite, can be found near this river. These are known as "kettles" because they resemble the bottom of a large kettle.
Fish species
Because this river flows through a large agricultural area, its waters collect silt and fertilizer runoff. In spite of this, the river provides habitat for 80 fish species and 34 species of freshwater mussels; these include:
Doubles from £76 at the recently refurbished Two Rivers inn in Chepstow (marstonsinns.co.uk). Above is a ruined Victorian folly in SydenhamHillWood, a woodland where old oaks and hornbeams mix with more recently planted trees.