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Overview
Time to start thinking about snow activities! Join us for a fun, fantastic weekend of cross-country skiing and/or showshoeing at Bondi Village Resort, near Algonquin Park. Here's a link to the Algonquin snow report, which will have similar conditions to those at Bondi.
Get up early and ski before breakfast; take a headlight and snowshoe after supper... Bondi Village has over 20 km of trails on a private wilderness reserve. Trails vary in difficulty; each offers its own special micro-environment and natural features. Approximately 15 km are groomed and track set for Nordic skiing. Snow- shoeing is allowed on designated trails, and alongside the ski trails - just stay off the ski tracks! In winter, small groups of deer come right among the cottages, and on occasion, the local wolf pack may also come onto the property, although we're more likely to hear them than to actually see them. If ice conditions are suitable, a skating rink may be cleared on the lake, so if you fancy skating, bring your skates.
Accommodation
We've booked The Lodge, a self-contained house featuring 6 bedrooms, a fireplace in the lounge, a games room and a library. Note that, while one or two couples may be accommodated, rooms are shared dorm-style, and logistics may mean you and your partner are in separate rooms. Dinner on Saturday, and breakfast on both Saturday and Sunday will be prepared and shared as a group, so we'll sort out a menu ahead of time. This is a group event, so anyone opting out of the meal plan will still be expected to contribute to the group food costs.
Weekend itinerary
- Drive up to Bondi Village on Friday evening, with each carload stopping for dinner on the way (by consensus please...)
- On Saturday, there's a choice of
destinations, based on activity and willingness
of a driver to go to any particular location:
- Ski or snowshoe at the Village
- Drive to Fen Lake in Algonquin - skiing only at this location; skiing is free but a car-pass for the car must be purchased
- Drive to Arrowhead Park just north of Huntsville, to ski, skate or snowshoe; parking is free but a trail pass must be purchased
- Drive to the Frost Centre south of Bondi on Hwy 35, to ski or snowshoe; parking is free but a trail pass must be purchased
- On Sunday, again, groups can choose to ski or snowshoe at Bondi, go to either Fen Lake, Arrowhead or a new location we haven't tried before, Bracebridge RMC, north of the town, on the east side of Highway 11.
- Each car-load will head back to Toronto late afternoon, getting back to Vaughan around 8pm or so, depending on where they skied and how long the driver wants to stay out.
NOTES:
- Ski rentals are available at MEC or EuropeBound - they both have competitive weekend rates
- There are NO ski rentals available at Bondi Village, but snowshoes can be rented
- You can get daily rentals at Arrowhead, or at Algonquin Outfitters if going to Fen Lake
Required Items to Bring:
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All participants to meet at the carpool, unless other arrangements are approved ahead of time - Hwy 400 Carpool locations are generally acceptable
Menus and carpool arrangements will be worked out closer to the event date.
- 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.
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- Weekend accommodation (incl HST): $205.66
- Food for 2 breakfasts and 1 dinner: $20
- 3% TOC transfer fee: $6.84
Cost does NOT include:
- Parking passes at Fen Lake
- Ski passes at Arrowhead
- Ski rentals (not available at Bondi Village or at Fen Lake)
- Carpool costs
- Alcoholic beverages
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 unless the OPP close roads due to bad weather.