The south boat ramp at Emily Provincial Park sits on the Pigeon River, dropping paddlers and boaters into the southern end of the Trent-Severn Waterway — a corridor connecting Lake Ontario to Georgian Bay.

It is one of two launches within the park, which helps keep wait times short during busy periods. Heading south from the launch, paddlers encounter flat, calm water lined with lily pads and reeds, making it well suited for beginners and canoeists.

Heading north leads to larger, more open water with heavier boat traffic, so smaller craft should exercise caution in that direction. The surrounding park offers parking, washrooms, campsites, and picnic facilities.