Canoe Trip-Algonquin - Sat, Sep 4 2010, Sun, Sep 5 2010, Mon, Sep 6 2010

Canoe Trip-Algonquin (9/4/2010)

PRE-REGISTRATION 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.You will then make your payment for this event at the venue, NOT in advance to the TOC.

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: Algonquin Provincial Park
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Sep 4 2010, Sun, Sep 5 2010, Mon, Sep 6 2010  6:30 AM  (Carpool Departure: 6:30 AM   *log in for location*)
Registration Cut Off: Tue, Aug 3 2010 11:55:00 PM
Event Duration:3 days
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Event Coordinator(s): Julian L
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Member Cost:$26.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 18 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:8
Minimum Group Size:2
Number Registered So Far: 8 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

We will depart from Toronto Saturday morning at 6:30 AM drive to Algonquin, pick up our canoes and paddle to Misty Lake. We will have a few short portages from 55 m to 450 m and a longer portage of 935m to access Misty Lake from Little Misty Lake. We will set up camp and spend 2 nights on Misty Lake. On Monday we will paddle back to Magnetawan access point and to the cars. We will be back in Toronto on Monday evening.

As far as your canoeing ability - you must have canoed and portaged before. You must be at a level of fitness to paddle for a few hours. You must be able to bring everything in one pack. You must be comfortable being on water in all types of weather.

NOTE: Participants must wear their life jackets at all times while on the water for the duration of the trip.

Participants will be required to supply their own equipment i.e. backpacks.


You will need to attend a pre-trip meeting to ensure your spot. The pre-trip meeting will be held on Monday, August 23rd at 6:30 PM at Chalkers' Pub (247 Marlee Ave, near Glencairn subway). At that time people must give a $20 deposit to ensure your spot, and the remainder will be paid at the end of the trip.

Required Items to Bring:
sleeping bag good to +5 C;
sleeping pad;
rain gear;
warm clothes;
backpack;
toilet paper;
flashlight;
hat & sunglasses;
hiking shoes;
separate pair of 'dry' shoes for the campsite;
water shoes, water socks or tevas for the water;
2 1 L water bottles;
bug spray, bug hat;
sunscreen		Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

extra change of clothes for return trip home in car (to be left in car);
other recreational things - books, fishing gear, whatever

How to Get There:
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):580Km
Carpool Departure Time: 6:30 AM
Carpool Location:   Log in for location
Carpool Directions:   Log in for directions
Carpool Cost: Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $149.64 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Thursday, April 3, 2025). 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:

- 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:$26.00/Person
Cost Includes:Cost includes only camping fee.Food and canoe rentals will be extra.
Make a Payment:Although there is a cost for this event, you do not pay through the TOC. Please review the event details carefully for information about how/where to make your payment.
 
Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

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