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Warsaw Caves - PASSENGERS NOW WELCOME (9/4/2016)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Adventure

Event Location:

Warsaw, ON (North of Peterborough)

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Sep 4 2016 11:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 9:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Sep 3 2016 6:55:00 PM

Event Duration:

6.5 hours

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Cindy B
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Member Cost:

$5.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 14 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

We had such a great time at Warsaw Caves in August that I have to organize one last trip before the summer ends! Hurrah!!!! Since the following day is a holiday, we'll enjoy a good long day in the outdoors. Be prepared!

The Warsaw Caves has several cool activities to enjoy: the caves (duh!), hiking, canoeing, and even a riverside beach! Once we arrive, you will be free to pick and choose your activities, and you can choose to do them all or just relax with a book in the shade. But you must be back at the designated meeting place at the specified time!

For the caves - they are pretty small and require crawling into them, and some parts are tight. You will need full-length sleeves and pants and a flashlight or headlamp (the latter can be rented from the park).

The canoes are $11/hour for a minimum of 2 hours (which means at least $22), and this includes life vests, which are mandatory to wear.

The hikes are relatively easy and not too long, but there are a few of them.

The beach isn't very big, but it's a very unique experience to swim in that river - it's shallow, slow, clear, and warm! (Well, it was warm in August ... hopefully it will be still!)

We'll have a picnic dinner by the beach before we leave (bring/share a cooler if needed or your food will spoil!), and then we'll stop for ice cream in Peterborough on our way back to Toronto!

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"These caves are quite wonderful and at a novice level while remaining physically challenging. Despite the fact that they are relatively good to start on, you should go prepared. In the deepest of the caves (the best part) the temperature never goes above zero degrees; the other caves hover around 15 degrees. The best way to deal with the warmth outside and the cold inside is to wear layers. It is also wet inside, so waterproof outer layers are recommended. You can get by with a flashlight, but I would strongly recommend a headlamp. Cheap headlamps are available at Canadian Tire for around $10 Canadian and good- quality headlamps can be bought at most outfitters (don't forget extra batteries and some sort of backup lamp). The precipitation in the caves constantly drips, so if you don't have something on your head - like a headscarf - it'll give you the willies right through to your toes." - http://www.out- there.com/cavewrsa.htm

Required Items to Bring:
sturdy shoes/hiking boots, sunscreen, hat, lots of water, picnic dinner, snacks, bug repellant, swimsuit, towel, water, snacks

long-sleeved shirt and pants that can get dirty if you want to go caving

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

300Km

Carpool Departure Time:

9:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $77.40 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Wednesday, April 24, 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:

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Cost & Payment:

Member Cost:

$5.00/Person

Cost Includes:

Admission is $14.00 per vehicle (price per person depends on # of people in the vehicle). See http://www.warsawcaves.com/info.html

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.

Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!