Canoe Trip-Algonquin - Fri, Jun 21 2013, Sat, Jun 22 2013, Sun, Jun 23 2013

Canoe Trip-Algonquin (6/21/2013)

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:Fri, Jun 21 2013, Sat, Jun 22 2013, Sun, Jun 23 2013  4:00 PM  (Carpool Departure: 4:00 PM   *log in for location*)
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Jun 1 2013 11:55:00 PM
Event Duration:3 days
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Event Coordinator(s): Julian L
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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: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 Friday evening and camp overnight at Algonquin (Tea Lake Campground). Saturday and Sunday we will spend on the interior Lake -Big Porcupine Lake. We will have a short portage of 240 m to access Ragged Lake from Smoke Lake a 590 m and a 395 m to access Big Porcupine Lake from Ragged Lake. We will be back in Toronto on Sunday evening.

As far as your canoeing ability - at the very least you should be a strong swimmer, or at least very comfortable around water, and be at a level of fitness to paddle for a few hours.

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

A mandatory pre-trip meeting will be held on Thursday June 13 at 7:00 at Chalkers. We will work out gear and carpool collectively.

If I have not canoed with you before, please send me a brief summary of your canoeing experience and/or the name of another club member with whom you have canoed. It is important to have an accurate assessment of skills, especially if we have some new canoeists in the group.

NOTE: WE WILL FOLLOW ALL PARK RULES. NO CANS. NO GLASS BOTTLES/JARS, WE DO NOT DAMAGE STANDING VEGETATION (CUT, STRIP BARK, ETC), OBSERVE FIRE BANS (if in effect)
YOU MUST WEAR a PFD on all TOC canoe trips.

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


Required Items to Bring:

sleeping pad;sleeping bag good to +5 C
rain gear;
warm clothes;
backpack;
toilet paper;
flashlight;
hat & sunglasses;
Tent
separate pair of 'dry' shoes for the campsite;
water shoes, water socks or tevas for the water;
2 1 L water bottles;

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: 4:00 PM
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, January 30, 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:$20.00/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!