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Canoe the French River Figure 8 Loop (6/4/2009)

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:

French River Provincial Park

Date(s) & Time:

Thu, Jun 4 2009, Fri, Jun 5 2009, Sat, Jun 6 2009, Sun, Jun 7 2009 9:00 PM (Carpool Departure: 5:00 PM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, May 1 2009 11:55:00 PM

Event Duration:

Three nights.

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Matt E
Sue
Gary Ataman
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Member Cost:

$20.00/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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

Please see the route description here.

We will meet for Thursday night at Grundy Lake Provincial Park, sites 308 & 309. The drive is 300km, and should be approx. 3.5 hours.

Friday morning we drive 30km (1/2 hour) to Hartley Bay Marina at French River Provincial Park. We will rent canoes and purchase backcountry permits from the marina. Bring at least $75 cash for these expenses.

The canoe trip itself is 50km over two nights, including 2 easy portages and some open lake travel, but is otherwise rated for novice paddlers. You should expect to spend a minimum of 5 hours a day actually paddling.
Also, the club policy is that PFDs must be worn and zipped at all times while on the water.

We will organize each boat as a unit responsible for your own equipment and food, sharing a tent, and the canoe rental. Each pair must call Hartley Bay Marina ahead of time to reserve your rental, or otherwise obtain a canoe. The coordinators will not be doing this for you.

Required Items to Bring:
Canoe trip equipment: A tent, stove, water bottles, food, proper rain gear, suitable boots, a backpack, sleeping bag and pad.
See the checklist.

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Warm clothing.
A coffee press.

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

From Downsview Station, return to #401 and/or #400 North to Barrie, continue on #400 and #69 toward Sudbury. At Cranberry, and Highway 522, turn right and meet at Grundy Lake site #308.
Continue North on #69, 15km to turn left at Hartley Bay Rd. and follow to the end.
Directions.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

650Km

Carpool Departure Time:

5:00 PM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $167.70 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Sunday, May 12, 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:

- 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.
- 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.

Cost & Payment:

Member Cost:

$20.00/Person

Cost Includes:

Total cost of $20.00 includes:

$7.83 - Grundy Lake Campsite fee ($47.00/6)
$1.66 - Grundy Lake Add'l vehicle ($10.00/6)
$8.00 - Hartley Bay Parking ($8*3 days $24/3)
$1.50 - transaction surcharge
$1.01 - Round margin

Does not include food, fuel, canoe rentals, or park permits which will be purchased on arrival.

Payment Cut Off:

Payment must be received by the TOC on Fri, May 1 2009.

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!