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Introduction to backcountry canoe camping (6/29/2007)

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:

Algonqin Park, Rock Lake and Pen Lake

Date(s) & Time:

Fri, Jun 29 2007 6:00 PM (Carpool Departure: 6:00 PM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Mon, May 28 2007 11:59:00 PM

Event Duration:

4 days

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Chuck F
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Member Cost:

$240.00/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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

This is a good chance for those of you who wants to try out back country camping. The cost includes the follow: canoe rentals, camping fees, all the meals (3 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 2 dinners). All the cooking equipments and tents. All you need to bring is a sleeping bag, sleeping mat and personal items. We will spend Fri night at Rock Lake campground, Sat and Sunday night at (interior lake) Pen Lake. There will a short 375m portage. It will take 3 to 5 hr to get to Pen Lake. We will explore Clydegale Lake on Sunday in search for wild life such as moose which is often seen there. I will provide basic canoe instructions Sat morning if needed, and some advance paddle strokes on Sun. We will start our drive back to Toronto late Mon afternoon. . Sign up early, this is the busiest camping weekend of the summer.

Required Items to Bring:
Sleeping bag , sleeping mat, mug or cup, plastic bowl and plate, water bottle, fork and spoon.

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
list will be provided at pre-trip meeting.

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

30 km east of the West Gate, south side of hwy 60 in the Park.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

580Km

Carpool Departure Time:

6:00 PM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $149.64 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Monday, May 6, 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:

full payment must be receive by May 30. Carpool should be about $40 p/p if we have 8 people and 3 cars. Feel free to email me for more information. Sign up early, this is the busiest camping weekend of the year.
- 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:

$240.00/Person

Non-Member Cost:

$240.00/Person

Cost Includes:

canoe rentals, camping fees, all the meals (3 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 2 dinners). All the cooking equipments and tents.

Payment Cut Off:

Payment must be received by the TOC on Mon, May 28 2007.

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 will no refund after the payment cutoff date, unless you can find a replacement.