| The Basics: |
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| Event Type: |  | Overnight | |
| Event Location: | |
Algonquin Provincial Park | |
| Date(s) & Time: | | Sat, Jul 19 2014, Sun, Jul 20 2014
6:30 AM (Carpool Departure: 6:30 AM *log in for location*)
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| Registration Cut Off:
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Sat, Jul 12 2014 11:55:00 PM
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| Event Duration: | | 2 days | |
| Difficulty Rating: | | D3: Moderate | |
| Event Coordinator(s): | |
Julian L
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| Member Cost: | ![](/image/spacer.gif") | $12.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below) |
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| Participant Info: |
| Who's Invited: | |
Members Only, 18 And Older Only
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| Maximum Group Size: | | 8 |
| Minimum Group Size: | | 2 |
| Number Registered So Far: | |
8 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
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| Are Dogs Permitted: | |
No
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| Itinerary: |
| We will depart from Toronto Saturday morning at 6:30
AM drive to Algonquin, pick up our canoes and paddle
to Tom Thomson Lake. We will have a few
short portages from 200 m to 450 m and a longer portage of
1140.
We will set up camp and spend one night
on Tom Thomson Lake. On Sunday we will paddle back on a
slightly
different route with fewer portages. We will be back in
Toronto on Sunday evening.
As far as your canoeing ability - you must have
canoed and
portaged before. You must be at a
level of fitness to paddle for a few hours. You
must be able to
bring everything in one pack. You must be
comfortable being on
water in all types of weather. NOTE:
Participants must
wear their life jackets at all times while on the
water for the
duration of the trip.
Participants will be required to supply their
own food and equipment i.e. backpacks.
You will need to attend a pre-trip meeting to ensure your
spot. The pre-trip meeting will be held on Monday, July 14th at
6:30 PM at Chalkers' Pub (247 Marlee Ave, near Glencairn
subway).
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Required Items to Bring:
sleeping pad;sleeping bag good to +5 C
rain gear;
warm clothes;
backpack;
toilet paper;
flashlight;
hat & sunglasses;
Tent
separate pair of 'dry' shoes for the campsite;
water shoes, water socks or tevas for the
water;
2 1 L water bottles;
sunscreen | | Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
extra change of clothes for return trip home
in car (to be left
in car);
other recreational things -
books, fishing gear, whatever | |
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| How to Get There: |
| Carpool to Event Distance (round trip): | | 580Km |
| Carpool Departure Time: | |
6:30 AM
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| Carpool Location: | |
Log in for location
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| Carpool Directions: | |
Log in for directions
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| Carpool Cost: | |
Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $149.64 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Saturday, April 27, 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.
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| Notes: |
- We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines at all times while participating in TOC events.
- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.
- Questions about equipment or rentals? Send them to safety@torontooutdoorclub.com.
- Notice any errors or problems in the information on this page? Please notify our Content Editor(s), Stacy, at content@torontooutdoorclub.com.
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| Cost & Payment: |
| Member Cost: | | $12.00/Person |
| Cost Includes: | | Cost includes only camping fee.Food, canoe
rentals, carpool money will be
extra. |
| Make a Payment: | | Although there is a cost for this event, you do not pay through the TOC. Please review the event details carefully for information about how/where to make your 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! |