Car Camping: Bon Echo Provincial Park - Fri, Jun 19 2009, Sat, Jun 20 2009, Sun, Jun 21 2009

Car Camping: Bon Echo Provincial Park (6/19/2009)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Overnight

Event Location:

Hwy 41, N of Napanee

Date(s) & Time:

Fri, Jun 19 2009, Sat, Jun 20 2009, Sun, Jun 21 2009 2:00 PM (Carpool Departure: 5:00 PM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Mon, Jun 1 2009 11:55:00 PM

Event Duration:

Sites are reserved until 2pm Sunday

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Matt E
Jason M
Jo
L Jayne
Darrel N
Shannon A
Victor
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Member Cost:

$15.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

In what has become something of an annual tradition for the TOC, we have booked 7 sites this weekend (390 through 396) at Bon Echo. There is a maximum of 6 people / 3 tents per site, each including one of the volunteers. Each group will be organised seperately for equipment and food sharing. We will arrange the carpool as needed. There has been some feedback already, so if you would like to camp with a particular coordinator, please indicate your choice in the notes field. This will make it easier for us to keep track.

Bon Echo is known for its breathtaking nature, including Mazinaw Rock. This 1.5-kilometre sheer rock face rises 100 metres above Mazinaw Lake, one of the deepest lakes in Ontario, and features over 260 native pictographs – the largest visible collection in Canada. There is plenty to do, such as hiking, canoeing (canoe and kayak rentals are available at the park), swimming, etc..

We will have two scheduled events: Departure for the Abes and Essens Trail (26km hike round trip) will be at 6am Saturday. Those wishing to complete the Kishkebus Canoe Route Sunday, are asked to be packed and off their campsite in time to depart by 10am. Both of these will take around 6 hours.

FAQs re: Car camping with the TOC
Payment: The payment of $15.00 will be due three weeks before we go in order to reserve your spot. It is NOT refundable after the due date as each volunteer has paid for their campsite ahead of time.
Wait list and payment dates: If you really want to come camping but are on the waiting list, you can send in money prior to the payment cutoff date. If everyone has paid and there are no extra spots, you will receive a refund. However, if a spot is available, you have priority.
Car pools and arrival times: We can show up any time on Friday, but must vacate the campsites by 2pm on Sunday. Car pool arrangements will be made with the help of the coordinator. In the case of waiting lists, a driver may replace a non-driver (or someone who choses to meet at the site) if we have a lack of car space. Carpool drivers will make accomodations to pick up people and equipment at a convenient place and time.

Never been camping? Don't worry - many people have spare equipment and tent space, you may only need to borrow a sleeping bag. Car camping is a fun and easy way to introduce yourself to camping in Ontario.

Feel free to contact the coordinator if you have any questions or concerns.

Required Items to Bring:
Camping equipment
Food
More to be determined later (see camping checklist)

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

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

See the map here.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

540Km

Carpool Departure Time:

5:00 PM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $139.32 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Sunday, November 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:

- 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:

$15.00/Person

Cost Includes:

Total cost of $15.00 includes:

$12.58 - Campsite fee ($75.50/6)
$1.50 - transaction surcharge
$0.92 - Round margin

Does not include parking costs for additional cars, food, firewood, canoe/kayak rentals etc.

Extra parking costs for carpool drivers and shared firewood will be added to the total carpool cost.

Payment Cut Off:

Payment must be received by the TOC on Mon, Jun 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!