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Bruce Trail end-to-end: Dyer's Bay to Tobermory (8/14/2014)

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:Hike
Event Location: Bruce Peninsula National Park
Date(s) & Time:Thu, Aug 14 2014, Fri, Aug 15 2014, Sat, Aug 16 2014, Sun, Aug 17 2014  3:30 PM  (Carpool Departure: 3:30 PM   *log in for location*)
Registration Cut Off: Mon, Jun 30 2014 8:00:00 PM
Event Duration:All weekend
Difficulty Rating:D5: Difficult
Event Coordinator(s): Alison
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Member Cost:$113.30/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 18 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:6
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 6 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Enjoy three sunny, summer days of hiking on the Bruce Peninsula, from Dyer's Bay, through the National Park and out to the Northern Terminus of the Bruce Trail, in Tobermory.

We'll drive up to Tobermory on Thursday evening, and will stay in two basic cabins at Tobermory Village Camp, just south of the town. There will be 3 people in each cabin. There's a 24-hr Foodland in Wiarton, so we'll buy some groceries on the way up - food details will be worked out closer to the event. We'll stop at the Burger Caboose at Hwy 10/89 on Thursday afternoon so that we don't arrive desperately hungry.

We'll do three day hikes, each between 17 and 20km. We should be on the trail for between 6 and 7 hours each day (including breaks), with the plan being to start walking around 9:30am each day. There should be opportunities to swim during the day on both Saturday and Sunday.

It's a 4 hour drive to Tobermory, so we'll be leaving PROMPTLY at 3:30pm on Thursday from Maple GO Station, so please plan your work day accordingly - you must catch either the 2:20pm GO bus from Union Station, or allow about an hour on the TTC 107-D bus from Downsview.

NOTES:

  1. This is going to be glamping, not cottaging - there is a microwave and fridge in the larger cabin but we have do need to bring bring cooking equipment with us.
  2. Previous D5 hike experience or at least 3 D4 hikes with me in the past three years is required.
  3. If you have no TOC D4 or D5 hike events, when you sign up, use the notes to indicate what 20+ km hikes you have completed in the past two years - priority will be given to members who have the minimum experience requirement and you may be moved to the waiting list if you do not provide this information when you register!
  4. Each hike will be from end-to-end so there will be no opportunity for drop-outs during the hikes.
  5. The trail will be rough in places, so footwear with good foot and ankle support is required; walking poles are recommended.

Required Items to Bring:
  • 2 litres of water each day
  • Lunch and snacks each day
  • Waterproof footwear with good ankle support
  • Weather-proof jacket and pants
  • Personal toiletries
  • Pyjamas - accommodation is shared!
  • Sleeping bag or sheets and blanket
  • Pillow
  • Baggies for lunch items
  • Bug repellent
  • Moleskin, or other skin protector for potential or actual blisters
  • Cash for carpool, ice creams, beer, etc.
  • Towel for showers and/or lake swimming
  • Swimsuit
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • Gaiters
  • Walking poles
  • Hat
  • First aid kit
  • Map of area
  • Camera
  • Whistle

How to Get There:
Event Directions:

All participants must meet at the carpool. Requests for exceptions will be considered on their own merits - past experience, etc.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):789Km
Carpool Departure Time: 3:30 PM
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Carpool Directions:   Log in for directions
Carpool Cost: Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $203.56 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Monday, April 29, 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.
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- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.
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Cost & Payment:
Member Cost:$113.30/Person
Cost Includes:

  • 3 nights accommodation (includes HST): $110.00
  • 3% TOC transfer fee: $3.30

Price is based on the minimum group of 5 people in the cabins. Refunds will be issued at the event if we have more participants.

Price does not include:

  • Carpool costs
  • Lunch, Dinner or Snacks

Payment Cut Off:Payment must be received by the TOC on Mon, Jun 30 2014.
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 regardless of the weather forecast. Each day will be assessed to ensure safe conditions for hiking.