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Canoe on the French River: 18-Mile Island Loop (9/1/2011)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Overnight

Event Location:

French River Provincial Park

Date(s) & Time:

Thu, Sep 1 2011, Fri, Sep 2 2011, Sat, Sep 3 2011, Sun, Sep 4 2011, Mon, Sep 5 2011 9:00 PM (Carpool Departure: 5:00 PM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Aug 12 2011 11:55:00 PM

Event Duration:

Four nights.

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Matt E
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Member Cost:

$25.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 18 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

Please see the route description here. This route is also covered in Kevin Callan's general book on Ontario.

We will meet for Thursday night at Loon's Landing where I have reserved campsites for us. The drive is 325km, and should be approx. 4 hours.

Friday morning we begin the four day and 74km loop around Eighteen Mile Island on the Lower French, then North Channel, Upper French, and finally the South Channel inside French River Provincial Park.

We will purchase backcountry permits from the lodge. You will be responsible for obtaining your own canoe. The only local outfitter is the Grundy Lake Supply Post: contact Jim Moore at (705) 383-2251. He will deliver, however, the canoes are nothing special. If you want either light weight or performance, you might want to rent from The Complete Paddler near Islington and the Gardiner Expressway, or the Toronto MEC. Bring at least $100 cash for these expenses.

The canoe trip itself is four days, including 12 or 13 easy obstacles. There is at least one true portage, some lining, and basic whitewater. In low water conditions all of the rapids may be run by beginners. Of course there is always the option of portaging. There is no open lake travel. This trip is rated for novice whitewater paddlers. You should expect to spend a minimum of 5 hours a day actually paddling. The club policy is that PFDs must be worn and zipped at all times while on the water.

We will camp for the second night at a Class II rapid and easy play spot. The running line is located close to shore, and the downstream areas also allow for self rescues. If you have never tried whitewater before, the third day will be full of new experiences.

We will organize each boat as a unit responsible for your own equipment and food, sharing a tent, and the canoe rental. Each pair must obtain a canoe. The coordinators will not be doing this for you.

Required Items to Bring:
Canoe trip equipment: A tent, stove, water bottles, food, proper rain gear, suitable boots, a backpack, sleeping bag and pad.
$100 cash.
See the checklist.

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Warm clothing.
A coffee press.

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

From Downsview Station, return to #401 and/or #400 North to Barrie, continue on #400 and #69 toward Sudbury. At Bigwood, turn right on to Highway #607, turn right again at #607A, then two lefts on Hass Road to Loon's Landing.
Local Map.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

650Km

Carpool Departure Time:

5:00 PM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $167.70 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Sunday, May 5, 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:

p.s. For 3 of the 4 weeks during which your $25 payment is due, I am in Quetico PP, 1500km away from my computer. Please send in the money and arrange for a canoe.
p.p.s. Black Feather charges $750 a person for this trip!
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Cost & Payment:

Member Cost:

$25.00/Person

Cost Includes:

Total cost of $25.00 includes:

$7.50 - Thursday night campsite ($30.00/4)
$13.33 - 4 nights parking ($10*4 days $40/3)
$1.50 - transaction surcharge
$2.66 - Round margin

Does not include food, fuel, canoe rentals, or park permits which will be purchased on arrival.

Payment Cut Off:

Payment must be received by the TOC on Fri, Aug 12 2011.

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

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