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Canoe Weekend: Algonquin: Rain Lake (8/11/2012)

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.

You are STRONGLY encouraged to read this page in its entirety before signing up. If you'd like to attend, we ask that you abide by our rules and procedures as a time/cost saving process (with an end result of keeping membership free and lower cost events).

The Basics:

Event Type:

Overnight

Event Location:

Algonquin Park: Magnetewan Access Point

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Aug 11 2012, Sun, Aug 12 2012, Mon, Aug 13 2012 11:30 AM (Carpool Departure: 8:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Tue, Aug 7 2012 4:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

2 overnights, Sat. am - Mon pm, back in TO 11 pm

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Linda D
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Member Cost:

$87.30/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, All Ages Welcome

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

BE SURE YOU CAN TAKE MONDAY OFF WORK.
REGISTRATION IS NOT COMPLETE UNTIL THE MEMBER COST IS PAID TO THE TOC TREASURER.

This is a relatively easy trip that I checked out earlier this year. Although we need some experienced paddlers and portagers, we can take 2 or 3 beginners. This should be a relaxed trip with lots of time for exploring. If you are interested, we can review canoe over canoe rescues and teach newbies how to stern.

Our destination, Islet Lake hooks up with the backbacking trail, giving us the option of hiking on Sunday.

There are two short portages (600 - 800m each) so the necessity to pack light is governed more by car and canoe space.

Saturday: Drive to Kearney, get canoes & permits. Canoe through Rain Lake, Hot Lake and find a site on Islet Lake.
Sunday: explore other lakes, hike the trails or relax at the site
Monday: Do the whole thing in reverse and drive home.

A pre-trip meeting will be held on Wednesday Aug 8 at 7:00 at Chalkers. We will work out gear and meals collectively.

I do not have a car. This trip will not take place unless drivers sign up or we agree to rent cars.

If I have not canoed with you before, please send me a brief summary of your canoeing experience and/or the name of another club member with whom you have canoed. It is important to have an accurate assessment of skills, especially if we have some new canoeists in the group.

We will share meal purchasing and preparation responsibilities. Please come to the pre-trip meeting prepared to volunteer for some of these activities.

NOTE: WE WILL FOLLOW ALL PARK RULES. NO CANS. NO GLASS BOTTLES/JARS, WE DO NOT DAMAGE STANDING VEGETATION (CUT, STRIP BARK, ETC), OBSERVE FIRE BANS (if in effect)
YOU MUST WEAR a PFD on all TOC canoe trips.

If there are too few people signing up for the trip, I will consider changing it to a 2 day trip with no rest day in the middle.

Required Items to Bring:
Sleeping bag, change of clothes, sun protection, water bottle, and at least $120 for shared trip costs.
Required communal gear will be discussed at trip planning meeting.

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Sleeping pad, swim suit, towel, hat

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Basically, the 400 to 11, exit 244 to Kearney.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

590Km

Carpool Departure Time:

8:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $152.22 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Sunday, April 28, 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:

No pets and no smoking on trip.
Vegetarian food options will be required.
As per TOC policy, we must wear PFDs while in the canoes.

In the notes, please state whether you have your own canoe. If you have not canoed with me in the past, please provide a summary of your recent canoeing and portaging experience in the 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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- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.
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Cost & Payment:

Member Cost:

$87.30/Person

Cost Includes:

Bring $120 to the event for food, car pool, park fees.

Pay the TOC treasurer $87.30 ($84.75 for canoe, $2.55 for the 3% TOC admin fee)in advance to secure your registration on the trip. This amount will cover the cost of a canoe rental if you cancel after the canoe reservation cut-off date. If you do not cancel, you will get a partial refund of about 50% (less the admin fee) because each canoe fee will be split between two people.

Payment Cut Off:

Payment must be received by the TOC on Tue, Aug 7 2012.

Make a Payment:

Click here for the details. PLEASE PAY AFTER YOU HAVE SIGNED UP BELOW.

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

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!
*Note: Partial attendance on the trip will not be allowed.