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Fall Colours Weekend at Bondi Village (9/21/2018)

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:

Huntsville area

Date(s) & Time:

Fri, Sep 21 2018, Sat, Sep 22 2018, Sun, Sep 23 2018 4:00 PM (Carpool Departure: 4:00 PM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Tue, Jul 31 2018 9:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

All weekend

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Alison
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Member Cost:

$212.65/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 18 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Overview

End the summer with a weekend away to see the beautiful fall colours in Muskoka! Join us for a fun, fantastic weekend of hiking, photography, and relaxation at Bondi Village Resort, near Algonquin Park, just south of Dwight.

Get up early and take some pictures before breakfast; take a headlight and hike after supper... Bondi Village has over 20 km of trails on a private wilderness reserve. Trails vary in difficulty; each offers its own special micro-environment and natural features. If we're lucky, we may see small family groups of deer right among the cottages, and on occasion, the local wolf pack may also come onto the property, although we're more likely to hear them than to actually see them. Swim in the lake, or take out a canoe and explore the shoreline.

Accommodation

We've booked The Lodge, a self-contained house featuring 6 bedrooms, multiple bathrooms, a fireplace, games room and library. Dinner on Saturday, and breakfasts on both Saturday and Sunday will be prepared and shared as a group, so we'll sort out a menu ahead of time and make sure anyone with dietary restrictions is taken into account.

Weekend itinerary

We will drive up to Bondi Village on Friday evening, with each carload stopping for dinner on the way (by consensus please...)
On Saturday, we have a choice of destinations, based on activity and willingness of a driver to go to any particular location:
- Walk the trails at the Village
- Drive to Algonquin Park - hiking is free but a car-pass for the car must be purchased
- Play a round of golf at nearby Deerhurst or Grandview
- Paddle on the lake
On Sunday, again, small groups can choose to stay at Bondi, go back to Algonquin, or go hiking and swimming at Arrowhead Provincial Park, just north of Huntsville.
Each car-load will head back to Toronto late afternoon, getting back to Vaughan around 8pm or so, depending on where they spent the day and how long the driver wants to stay out.

Required Items to Bring:

Hiking boots
Sun glasses and hat
Insect repellent
Waterproof jacket and pants
Fanny- or back-pack
Water bottle or thermos
Lunch stuff and snacks for two days
Personal toiletries
Pyjamas - accommodation is in shared rooms!
Cash for carpool

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

Change of clothes (in case you get wet)
First aid kit
Camera
Swimming gear
Headlight
Whistle
Munchies
Alcoholic beverages

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

All participants to meet at the carpool, unless other arrangements are approved ahead of time - Hwy 400 Carpool locations are generally acceptable

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

460Km

Carpool Departure Time:

4:00 PM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $118.68 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Tuesday, April 16, 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:

Menus and carpool arrangements will be worked out closer to the event date.

- 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:

$212.65/Person

Cost Includes:

Weekend accommodation (incl HST): $186.45
Food for 2 breakfasts and 1 dinner: $20
3% TOC transfer fee: $6.20

Cost does NOT include:

Lunch on either Saturday or Sunday
Parking passes for Algonquin
Entry passes for Arrowhead
Kayak rentals at Bondi
Green fees or club rentals for golf
Carpool costs
Alcoholic beverages

Payment Cut Off:

Payment must be received by the TOC on Tue, Jul 31 2018.

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:

The weekend will go ahead unless the OPP close roads for some reason.