Emily Provincial Park has two boat launches situated along the Pigeon River, one near each end of the park.

The river connects directly to the Trent-Severn Waterway, a canal system linking Lake Ontario to Georgian Bay, making it a popular access point for recreational boaters looking to explore a much larger network of waterways.

The south boat launch, documented on Paddling. com, offers parking, seasonal washrooms, and drinking water alongside the ramp itself.

Paddling southward from the launch leads through calm flat water with lily pads and reeds, while heading north opens onto larger bodies of water where motorized boat traffic is more common.