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BLUEBERRY LAKE - TEMAGAMI (6/30/2011)

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:

Temagami, ON

Date(s) & Time:

Thu, Jun 30 2011, Fri, Jul 1 2011, Sat, Jul 2 2011, Sun, Jul 3 2011 4:00 PM (Carpool Departure: 4:00 PM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Tue, May 31 2011 8:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

4 days - June 30 -July 2nd

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Caroline
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Member Cost:

$46.56/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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

CANADA DAY LONG WEEKEND IN TEMAGAMI

This will be a quiet weekend canoeing some of the smaller lakes east of Temagami at a relaxed pace. We will also hike a short section of the Ottawa Temiskaming Highland Trail. There will be plenty of opportunities to explore and appreciate the biodiversity and ecology of both old growth and ancient forests in this unique region of Ontario.

THE PLAN:
THURSDAY: Drive up to Temagami, stopping for dinner on the road. Overnight at the outfitters just north of Temagami. (Smoothwater is known for its outstanding food!)
FRIDAY: After a good Canada Day breakfast we will paddle to Blueberry Lake, set up our camp and then explore the biodiversity of ancient white and red pine forests as we hike 3 old growth trails. One trail will take us up along a granite ridge where we will see some spectacular views of the area.
SATURDAY: Paddle back to our access point, taking in some scenic detours along Cassels Lake. Drive north to Friday Lake, backpack in to our basecamp on Crown land along the Ottawa Temiskaming Highland trail. The trail is difficult as it is not well marked in places or there is no treadway. The group will go at the pace of the slowest person.
SUNDAY: Day hike along the Trail, return to Toronto mid afternoon, stopping for dinner on the way.

CARPOOL: Temagami is a 5-6 hour drive, so we must leave promptly on Thursday afternoon to arrive in reasonable time. Please do not sign up for this trip if you are not able to leave at 4pm.

DIFFICULTY RATING: Participants must be well experienced, self sufficent paddlers with excellent swimming skills; this is not a trip for beginners. Please confirm your paddling experience to the coordinator when you sign up. Participants may be removed if they do not have sufficient experience. Note that there will be two portages of 300m and 600m.

MANDATORY PRE-TRIP MEETING: A mandatory pre-meeting is scheduled at 7pm on Tuesday, June 7 to discuss the trip, food and gear. If you do not attend the pre-meeting, you will be removed from the trip. Please do not sign up for this trip until you are sure you can attend. Where possible the group will split the cost of stove fuel and food (2 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 2 dinners) and share tents and stoves. For further information check the TOC Event Checklists for required gear.

PDFs: TOC policy is that PDF (personal flotation devices) must be worn in the canoe at all times, no exceptions

DOGS: Please call/email me to discuss before signing up with your dog.

PAYMENT: Two spots are available. Please email the coordinator to confirm your canoeing experience before sending payment if you have not been on previous TOC trips. There wll be no refunds after you have paid unless someone else is available to take your place.

Required Items to Bring:
To be discussed at pre-meeting.

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
To be discussed at pre-meeting.

How to Get There:

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

950Km

Carpool Departure Time:

4:00 PM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $245.10 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Wednesday, May 1, 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:

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- 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:

$46.56/Person

Cost Includes:

$46.56 = $40 + $5.20 hst + $1.36 TOC fees
($30 for cabin @ outfitters June 30, $10 for Canada Day breakfast + hst + 3% TOC fees. )
Camping may be available for $10 per person, please confirm with volunteer first

Participants will be responsible for renting their canoes from the outfitter. Standard Kevlars are $25 per canoe per day, extra light are $32 per day, + hst. (2 people per canoe)

Group expenses such as carpool and some food/fuel will be extra.

Payment Cut Off:

Payment must be received by the TOC on Tue, May 31 2011.

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!