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Big Creek - Fall Canoe and Kayak Outing (10/4/2014)

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.

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The Basics:
STATUS: Cancelled - Hide from Calendar
Event Type:Water
Event Location: 113 Grand River St N, PARIS, ON
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Oct 4 2014  7:30 AM  (Carpool Departure: 7:30 AM   *log in for location*)
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Sep 19 2014 9:00:00 PM
Event Duration:All Day
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Event Coordinator(s): Ghanesh
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Member Cost:$104.69/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 18 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:10
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

About "Big Creek":

Situated near the town of Port Rowan, Norfolk County, Southern Ontario; Big Creek is Canada’s Southern-most canoe route. Winding through lush, rare Carolinian Forest, this small deep river is known as Canada’s Amazon. It feels like a southern rain forest as its deep water twists by thick Carolinian Forest with towering Cottonwood, Sycamores & gnarled Black Willows rising out of the water.

About this event:

We'll meet at the outfitter's shop in picturesque Paris, then shuttle 1hr. south to our destination. Our paddle is approx. 5 hrs(18 km), includes time to stop for shore lunch. Paddling Big Creek feels like the Amazon, with deep, slow moving water, flowing under a canopy of trees that looks like a southern rain forest. A very intimate paddle this narrow winding river flows through the a remote little known area in southern Ontario including Big Creek National Wildlife and Long Point World Biosphere. Overhanging rare Carolinian Trees tower over the depths of the waters, giving this special place an exotic mangrove aura.

We'll be having a social pub/restaurant gathering in Paris - just across from the outfitter's shop - after the paddle. Optional shopping, cafe visits, scenic walks by the river is available and in walking distance in the town of Paris.

This event is co-hosted and will be guided by GRAND EXPERIENCES.

Grand Experiences is one of the leading canoe & kayak training centers in Southern Ontario. They work with schools, scouts & guides, corporate groups & individuals to provide canoe, river kayak & sea kayak training. They are fully insured on the road and the water. All guide staff is certified in first aid/CPR and The Ontario Recreational Canoeing & Kayaking Association (ORCKA) certifies our wilderness guides and instructors.

Please contact me (event organizer) if you wish to use your own boat/gear/lunch. There will be a transportation/shuttle cost.


Required Items to Bring:
  • 2L of water/sport drink
  • Lunch is provided: choice of Veg, Chick, Ham, Tuna, Roast Beef Wrap; cookies and juice/drink
  • Wear comfortable, layered, waterproof, outdoor clothing
  • Water shoes, sturdy sandals or running shoes
  • Bringing a change of clothes is highly recommended
  • Rain gear is equally highly recommended
  • Small towel or sponge to wipe off excess water splashes
  • Waterproof bag(s)/camera case
  • Hat, sunglasses and camera
  • Money(for carpool, social, coffee/pub stop)
  • $2 - Voluntary TOC donation
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    How to Get There:
    Event Directions:
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    Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):200Km
    Carpool Departure Time: 7:30 AM
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    Carpool Cost: Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $51.60 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Tuesday, April 23, 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:
    Photo Credit: Ghanesh Das
    - 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:$104.69/Person
    Cost Includes:

    Kayak or Canoe: $104.69 - Cost of event+HST($101.65) + TOC/Paypal transaction fee* of $3.04

    *TOC transaction fee (associated with payments through Paypal) is 3% of event cost.

    Includes: 1 hr transportation from Paris to Port Rowan(Big Creek), boats, paddles, life jacket, guides, basic instruction, and lunch(choice of wraps, cookies, juice).

    Please contact me (event organizer) if you wish to use your own boat/gear/lunch. There will be a transportation/shuttle cost.

    Payment Cut Off:Payment must be received by the TOC on Fri, Sep 19 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: Carpool cost is extra - to be determined based on actual participants on event.