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Canoe Trip-Algonquin (7/19/2013)

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The Basics:
Event Type:Overnight
Event Location: Algonquin Provincial Park
Date(s) & Time:Fri, Jul 19 2013, Sat, Jul 20 2013, Sun, Jul 21 2013  7:30 AM  (Carpool Departure: 7:30 AM   *log in for location*)
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Jul 13 2013 11:55:00 PM
Event Duration:3 days
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Event Coordinator(s): Jessie
Wolfram
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Member Cost:$51.50/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 18 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:6
Minimum Group Size:2
Number Registered So Far: 6 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

We will depart from Toronto Friday morning at 7:30 AM, drive to Algonquin, pick up our canoes and start paddling from Access Point # 3.

Day 1: We'll paddle to Queer Lake. That's just a short paddle with a few portages <500m.

Day 2: We'll start off with a nice portage (about 1.5km) and then paddle down the Tim River, which we will leave after awhile to head to Misty Lake. On the way, we'll have to tackle a few more portages (1125, 335, 705).

Day 3: Head back to Access point 3, a few more short portages <1km, totaling about 2km. Unless we decide to go for a few detours, then it's gonna be more :)

Sadly enough, the chances to get lost on this route are rather slim ... !!

As far as your canoeing ability goes - I'd like to have at least one person in each canoe who has canoed a few times before and can steer a canoe. The Tim River is a winding river, so it is important to have at least one capable person in each canoe.

Please bring everything in one pack so that we can do the portages in one trip. (there are a few and we'd lose quite a bit of time if we had to go twice.)

If I have not canoed with you before, please include a brief summary of your canoeing experience in the notes.

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.

  • You must be able to take Friday off for this trip.
  • A mandatory pre-trip meeting will be held on Monday July 15 at 7:30pm at Chalkers Pub. We will work out gear and carpool collectively.
  • This is my (Wolfram's) first overnight event as a coordinator so please direct all queries to me.


    • Required Items to Bring:

    sleeping bag
    backpack     		Recommended Items to Bring:
    Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
    wine
    extra change of clothes for return trip home in car (to be left in car);
    other recreational things - books, etc.
    toilet paper
    flashlight;
    hat & sunglasses;
    insect repellant or bug jacket
    sunscreen

    How to Get There:
    Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):580Km
    Carpool Departure Time: 7:30 AM
    Carpool Location:   Log in for location
    Carpool Directions:   Log in for directions
    Carpool Cost: Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $149.64 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Thursday, May 2, 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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    - 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:$51.50/Person
    Cost Includes:$50 deposit for canoe+campsites reservation (+ $1.50 TOC processing fee). Total cost should be around $70 per person for canoes and campsites. The rest will be paid on the trip. This does not include carpool costs.
    Payment Cut Off:Payment must be received by the TOC on Sat, Jul 13 2013.
    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!