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Massasauga Canoe Trip (7/25/2014)

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:

Massasauga Provincial Park

Date(s) & Time:

Fri, Jul 25 2014, Sat, Jul 26 2014, Sun, Jul 27 2014 10:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 7:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Jul 12 2014 10:00:00 AM

Event Duration:

3 days, 2 nights

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Charlene B
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Member Cost:

$37.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 19 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:

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.

This is going to be a relatively mellow weekend of breathtaking scenery, enjoying the beauty of the Canadian Shield and exploring.

We will drive to Massasauga on Friday morning (you will need to take the day off), make a pit stop at the outfitters to pick up our canoes and 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 access point, and drive back to Toronto on Sunday.

We'll need drivers for carpooling and transporting the canoes to and from the outfitter. People who are willing to drive will be given priority.

TRIP NOTES/REQUIREMENTS:

This trip requires that you take Friday July 25th off of work.

You must have strong basic paddling skills and previous paddling experience

You must have overnight, backcountry camping experience. You must have the necessary backcountry gear to participate (some common gear and tent sharing is possible). If you do not own something, be prepared to rent or buy it before the pre-meeting.

There will be a portage of 370m on the first day and a minimum of 3 portages on the second day: 90m and 165m and 475m (perhaps one or two more) and you must be comfortable paddling in a canoe for several hours strait and able to carry 40lbs, plus a canoe along a portage.

If I am not familiar with your backcountry/paddling background, please enter specific details of your experience in the “notes” section when registering (ie: distance, length of trip, location, certifications etc. Something to give me a strong indication you can manage on this trip).

There will be a mandatory pre-meeting scheduled for Sunday July 20, 6:30 pm at Chalker’s Pub (247 Marlee Ave). At the meeting, we will decide canoe, gear and food arrangements.

DRIVERS: WHEN YOU SIGN UP, PLEASE INDICATE HOW MANY PASSENGERS YOU CAN TAKE

Required Items to Bring:

Sleeping bag plus pad
Appropriate clothing/layers including rain gear
Sunscreen, insect repellant and other personal toiletries
Food, snacks, 2L (at least) 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:

7:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $112.49 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Friday, April 26, 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:

$37.00/Person

Cost Includes:

Cost includes: 2 nights backcountry camping fees, share of reservation fees, canoe deposit fee and Paypal transaction fees ($1.50).

Canoe rental, canoe transport kit rentals (if needed), food and carpool costs are extra. Canoe rental costs costs are: $38/day or $57.00 per person for the trip. Canoe transport kits rentals are $10. Additionally, there may be fees for extra parking permits which will be a shared cost.

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 Sat, Jul 12 2014.

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:

There is no partial attendance on this trip. If you drop out after the registration cut-off, there is no guarantee of a refund unless someone else takes your place.