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Massasauga Canoe Trip: Introduction to Canoe Tripping (7/23/2010)

PRE-REGISTRATION & ADVANCE PAYMENT REQUIRED: Once you've reviewed the event details, and decided you'd like to join us, you MUST sign up at the bottom of this page.After you sign up at the bottom, you will be presented with information about how to pay. Late payments are NOT accepted for this event, in any circumstance.

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Overnight

Event Location:

Massasauga Provincial Park

Date(s) & Time:

Fri, Jul 23 2010, Sat, Jul 24 2010, Sun, Jul 25 2010 8:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 8:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Jul 16 2010 11:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

3 days, 2 nights

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Mark M
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Member Cost:

$40.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 18 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

6 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

Explore the rugged beauty of Massasauga Provincial Park.

Massasauga Provincial Park is an archipelago of islands situated on the eastern shore of Georgian Bay, south of Parry Sound, Ontario. The park covers 13,050 hectares of Georgian Bay's shoreline and is accessible only by water. Granite outcrops, dotted with wind sculpted white pines, will set the stage as we make our way through the park's small inland lakes and waterways.

We will drive to Massasauga on Friday morning ( you will need to take the day off) and start our trip at the Three Legged Lake access point. We will canoe to Spider Lake, where we will set up camp at one of the lakeside campsites. On Day 2, we will explore Georgian Bay where there will be some big open water paddling and some narrow water ways with steep cliffs on either side. We will paddle back to Three Legged Lake and drive back to Toronto on Sunday.

Trip notes: This is an introductory level canoe camping event suitable for people with a bit of camping experience and interested in canoe tripping.

Paddling will be primarily flatwater on small lakes and in relatively protected areas of Georgian Bay. Previous paddling experience is helpful, but not absolutely necessary. We will try and pair experienced paddlers with relatively inexperienced people. Overnight camping experience is helpful, but again not absolutely necessary. In this case, you should be prepared to borrow or rent the necessary gear. There will be a minimum of 3 short portages: 370m, 90m and 165m. Dogs allowed, dog owners should be prepared to provide their own transportation.

Trip requirements: overnight/backcountry/car camping experience, comfortable paddling in a canoe for several hours, able to carry 35lbs plus along a portage trail.

If I am not familiar with your backcountry/paddling background, please enter details of your experience in the “notes” section when registering.

UPDATE: Mandatory pre-trip planning meeting scheduled for Monday July 19, 7:15pm at Chalker’s Pub (247 Marlee Ave). At the meeting, we will decide canoe, gear and food arrangements.

Required Items to Bring:

Sleeping bag plus pad
Appropriate clothing/layers including rain gear
Sunscreen, insect repellant and other personal toiletries
Food, snacks, 2L (in total) water containers
Backpack or canoe pack
Other items such as tents and stoves to be allocated at a pre-trip meeting

Recommended Items to Bring:
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How to Get There:

Event Directions:

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Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

436Km

Carpool Departure Time:

8:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $112.49 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Monday, April 29, 2024). This is based on $0.08/Km for maintenance, plus current gas price divide by 9. Your event coordinator will confirm exactly how much money is required from each person.

Notes:

- Registration is NOT COMPLETE until you've signed up and paid by the registration cut off date. The money must be in the TOC's possession by that date. No exceptions.
- When a minimum group size appears, this is to let you know that the event will be cancelled with full refunds to those who have already paid, if the minimum number of registered participants is not met. For any events where TOC needs a minimum number of participants, there will be absolutely no refund of money if you cancel.
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Cost & Payment:

Member Cost:

$40.00/Person

Cost Includes:

Cost includes: 2 nights backcountry camping fees, share of reservation fees, plus Paypal transaction fees (3%).

Canoe rental, food and carpool costs are extra. Canoe rental costs costs are: $35/day or $52.50 per person for the trip.

All canoes for the trip have already been reserved. Taxes, if applicable, are not included.

Payment Cut Off:

Payment must be received by the TOC on Fri, Jul 16 2010.

Make a Payment:

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Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!