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5 day canoe trip algonquin- Barron Canyon (6/29/2016)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Overnight

Event Location:

Algonquin Park

Date(s) & Time:

Wed, Jun 29 2016, Thu, Jun 30 2016, Fri, Jul 1 2016, Sat, Jul 2 2016, Sun, Jul 3 2016 6:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 6:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Tue, Jun 21 2016 5:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

5 days

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Kevin J
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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 18 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

WE HAVE 3 NEW SPOTS THAT HAVE OPENED UP!! PLEASE CONTACT ME ASAP OR SIGN UP TO GET THE SPOT!!

please regularily check your junk/spam boxes for messages from me or TOC regarding this trip. It seems that everytime I send out an email through the TOC site it goes straight to junk mail **Experienced Canoeists ONLY – must be 18+** (must be able to carry a canoe with backpack) • Day 1 (Wednesday NIGHT Jun 29): Meetup atcarpool then drive up to Achray Campground, Algonquin. Overnight in Achray Campground. • Day 2 (Thursday Jun 30): Quick stop to pick up permits, life jackets and paddles at the outfitter if needed(all canoes will be near Achray Campground, at Grand Lake). Launch in the morning from Grand Lake and paddle to St Andrews. Set up camp at St Andrews. • Day 3 (Friday July 1): from St Andrews to Opalescent Lake + multiple portages. Set up camp in Opalescent Lake. • Day 4 (Saturday July 2): from Opalescent Lake to the Lower Barron + multiple portages. Set up camp in the Lower Barron Canyon. • Day 5 (Sunday July 3): from Lower Barron to Squirrel Rapids. Shuttle back from Squirrel Rapids parking lot to Achray Campground. Drive back to Toronto here to enlarge the map below

Required Items to Bring:
Gear: Sleeping bag. Well insulated sleeping pad. Tent. Dry warm clothes for sitting around the camp after canoeing. Bring your own food, stove, tarps, extra rope and saw.

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

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

TBA

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

900Km

Carpool Departure Time:

6:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $232.20 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Thursday, April 25, 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:

Final Costs, carpool and gear checks will be worked out in a pretrip plan.
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Cost Includes:

Sample costs: $200 per person (backcountry camping fee for 4 nights + 4-day canoe rental ) plus money for carpool and your own food along the way

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