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Killarney - PACK LIGHT Canoe Trip - ROOM for ONE (9/11/2009)

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 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:

Killarney Provincial Park

Date(s) & Time:

Fri, Sep 11 2009, Sat, Sep 12 2009, Sun, Sep 13 2009, Mon, Sep 14 2009 1:30 PM (Carpool Departure: 1:30 PM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Mon, Aug 24 2009 10:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

4 days (Sept 11- 14)

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

L Jayne
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Member Cost:

Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 18 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Let's go canoeing deep in the Canadian wilderness! 3 nights of camping & 3 days of canoeing in Killarney Provincial Park, North of Algonquin, deep in the Canadian Shield.

Leaving Friday afternoon, the plan is to spend 1 night car camping on George Lake, 1 night on Kakakise Lake and 1 night on Killarney Lake. It could also include a climb to "the Crack" and up a trail off of Killarney Lake.

Details: There will be AT LEAST THREE 1400 m portages + other smaller ones. The cost will be approx $140 to $160 per person, which will include the full outfitting (canoe, life preservers, cost of camping fees and carpool costs.) Participants will be asked to buy food for meals - these costs will be shared and are included in the cost estimate of the trip.
You will need to attend a pre-trip meeting to ensure your spot. The pre-trip meeting will be held on either Tues. Aug. 29th or Wed. Aug 30th (whichever is the best date for most people at 6:30 pm at Chalkers' Pub (247 Marlee Ave, near Glencairn subway). At that time people must give a $40 deposit to ensure your spot, and the remainder will be paid at the end of the trip.
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.
Killarney is about a 4.5 hour drive away. We would be back in Toronto for the evening of Mon. June 14.
For most people, doing this trip will require you to use up 1.5 vacation days. Please MAKE SURE you have made appropriate arrangements with your employer BEFORE you sign up on the trip.

Note: Any questions about the trip should be addressed to Lisa by email: contact.jayne@gmail.com

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:

Event Directions:

to follow

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

760Km

Carpool Departure Time:

1:30 PM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $196.08 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Saturday, May 11, 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:

There will be a pre-trip meeting (attendance highly recommended) at 6:30 pm,on TUES. AUG. 25TH at Chalker's pub - 247 Marlee Ave (near Glencairn subway station). This is MANDATORY. Please inform Lisa which day is best for you or if you are unable to attend either day.
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Cost Includes:

a $40 deposit to be made in person at the pre-meeting on TUES. AUG 25TH at Chalker's Pub at 6:30 pm. Camping fees, carpool fees, canoe rental fees cost of supplies such as food, fuel and firewood.

Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

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