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Fall Turkey trip on Bentshoe Lakes September 7 to 9 2012

Join us once again for this Fall Festival weekend canoe trip. This year I have booked a group campsite on Bentshoe Lakes near Haliburton off of hwy 118. As usual the food is the theme for this trip, canoeing is secondary making the one short portage to the lake easy. The lake is small but big enough to explore for the day with adjoining lakes if interested. The permit fee will be split equally among the participants. Saturday’s turkey dinner with all the trimmings will be a group effort. The permit limits us to 8 tents and 16 people; I ask that you share a tent on this trip.

Due to the permit restrictions, I will only take reservations and make confirmation by email or phone only. Sorry no on-line bookings.

The Basics
Event Location: 
Bentshoe Lakes near Haliburton off of hwy 118 - group campsite # 53
Date(s) & Time: 
Friday, September 7, 2012 (All day)
Registration Cut Off: 
a.s.a.p. - this event has sold out in previous years.
Event Duration: 
3 days to Sunday Sep 9, 2012
Difficulty Rating: 
Beginner
Participant Info
Who's Invited: 
first 16 WCA members willing to share tents.
Maximum Group Size: 
16 people or 8 tents
Minimum Group Size: 
reached
Itinerary
Itinerary description: 

Turkey feast, social weekend and if possible canoeing. Details to follow.

Required Items to Bring: 

Details to follow.

Recommended Items to Bring: 

Details to follow.

How to Get There
Event Directions: 

Bentshoe Lakes parking lot is located on highway 118 roughly 31.1 km east of Bracebridge and hwy 11 to the Cell Tower and 34.1 km to the parking lot. Or coming from the west it is 20 km west of Carnarvon and hwy 35. The parking lot is shared with Big East lake located on the south side.

Look for the green fire route address sign # 5128 on the south side; it is the ONLY sign marking the entrance to the parking lot and canoe system. You will see the large “Big East Lake” sign once you turn into the driveway.

I have GPS coordinates too.

Carpool Info: 

please make your own arrangements.

Other
Cancellation Policy: 
I have already paid for the permit. You have requested to attend. I may have or had a waiting list. If you do not show, it is only fair that you pay your share.
Event Coordinator/s Contact Information
Contact (Name): 
Gary James
Phone: 
416-512-6690.

Five Nights of Island Camping

Let's enjoy five nights of relaxing on one of the islands at Rock Lake, Algonquin. Daily paddle trips. Four areas of Rock Lake to explore. Hiking opportunities nearby.

The Basics
Event Location: 
Rock Lake, Algonquin. Access point is Rock Lake Campground, Algonquin
Date(s) & Time: 
Tuesday, July 10, 2012 - 10:00
Registration Cut Off: 
07/02/2012
Event Duration: 
Five Nights
Difficulty Rating: 
Beginner
Participant Info
Who's Invited: 
Anyone
Maximum Group Size: 
5 people
Minimum Group Size: 
2 people
Itinerary
Itinerary description: 

Meet at Rock Lake Campground office at 10:00 am on July 10 to register. Continue to nearby access point. Pack boats. Paddle out onto Rock Lake. Search three islands for suitable campsite. Daily paddling trips to explore the area. Three hour hiking trail nearby.

Required Items to Bring: 

BYO boat, tents, gear, food, etc.

How to Get There
Event Directions: 

Hwy. 11 to Huntsville. Take Hwy.60 to Algonquin Park. Continue on Hwy. 60 to the sign indicating Rock Lake Campground and Access Point. This is closer to the east gate of Algonquin, past the Lake of Two Rivers Store. You will exit onto a gravel road from Hwy. 60. This gravel road is 10 km.

Carpool Info: 

NA

Event Coordinator/s Contact Information
Contact (Name): 
Sharon Hutton
Phone: 
519 855 9919

Queen Elizabeth II Wild lands Prov. Park

This will be a slow pace explore, mark/find portages, look at rock formations and watch for wildlife.
Last years trip report here
http://www.myccr.com/phpbbforum/viewtopic.php?f=108&t=38103
This will be a beaver pond hopping trip through the area of the highest ridges in the park.
There is no promise that all beaver ponds will be in from year to year, there is always a surprise or two.
Even though I rated the trip as Intermediate, novice is not out of the question.
I plan on multiple carries on the portages, (my camera stuff alone is one :) )
The plan is to see/find interesting "stuff"

The Basics
Event Location: 
Queen Elizabeth II Wildlands Prov. Park leaving from Head Lake, City of Kawartha Lakes
Date(s) & Time: 
Saturday, April 28, 2012 - 09:00
Event Duration: 
7 days depending on how bad the black flies are...
Difficulty Rating: 
Intermediate
Participant Info
Minimum Group Size: 
1
Itinerary
Required Items to Bring: 

normal tripping gear for high area of biting insects, water purification system.
Be prepared if fire season is still high not to have a fire for cooking.
The area dries out very fast and there has already been one fire in the area this year.

Recommended Items to Bring: 

tent, bug stuff, camera, hiking boots

How to Get There
Event Directions: 

will be sent by email

Other
Cancellation Policy: 
extreme fire alert for the area.
Event Coordinator/s Contact Information
Contact (Name): 
Jeff McColl
Phone: 
905 878 2565

Minesing Swamp

The Minesing Swamp, centrally located between Barrie and Wasaga Beach, has been identified as the largest and best example of fen bog in southern Ontario. The confluence of the Nottawasaga River with three tributaries provide for an interconnected network of swamps, fens, bogs and marshes. The swamp is an important staging area for thousands of migratory waterfowl, and contains a large heron rookery.

We will enter from Willow Creek, cross the central flood area before joining the Nottawasaga, and follow the river down to Edenvale. A pleasant day’s paddle for canoeists of all skill levels.

The Basics
Event Location: 
Minesing and Edenvale, Ontario
Date(s) & Time: 
Saturday, April 28, 2012 - 09:00
Registration Cut Off: 
April 22/2012
Event Duration: 
All day - paddle will be over sometime mid to late afternoon
Difficulty Rating: 
Beginner
Participant Info
Who's Invited: 
Novice to Experienced paddler
Maximum Group Size: 
8 boats
Minimum Group Size: 
6 boats
Itinerary
Itinerary description: 

We will meet at the put-in (Willow Creek Parking Lot, along George Johnston Road) for 9am and shuttle to the take-out which is nearby. We will stop at a local diner to refuel and warm-up after the event.
There is an out house at this location to use before we depart.

Required Items to Bring: 

Bag lunch. It is a long paddle and you will need nourishment along the way. We will stop at some point to have lunch.
Dry change of clothes.
Water shoes, there is some wading.
Awareness that through the main section, there will be nowhere to land. Thus, nowhere to find a bathroom either! Please watch your coffee intake.

Recommended Items to Bring: 

Rain gear just in case; it could be warm and sunny, it could be cold and raining.

How to Get There
Event Directions: 

From Hwy. #400, exit at #96 to Dunlop Street West toward Angus.
Turn Right at George Johnston Road / Regional Road 28 toward Minesing.
After approx. 8km, there is a small parking lot on the left side next to the creek.

The take out is at the Edenvale Conservation Area. Continue on George Johnston Road and turn Left at Hwy. #26 West.
At Edenvale, there is a small parking lot on the Right side.

Other
Cancellation Policy: 
Please let me know before the event if you are not able to make it.
Event Coordinator/s Contact Information
Contact (Name): 
Bernadette Farley
Phone: 
416-762-8073

Upper Credit River - closed

Join us for an early spring run (water levels permitting) on the Credit from Inglewood to Glen Williams. Some competence in moving water is helpful. Suitable for novices. A potluck dinner will follow at the home of Barb & Dave in Brampton.

The Basics
Event Location: 
Credit River, Brampton
Date(s) & Time: 
Sunday, April 1, 2012 - 10:00
Registration Cut Off: 
Mar 26, 2012
Event Duration: 
day
Difficulty Rating: 
Beginner
Itinerary
Required Items to Bring: 

boat
life jacket

Recommended Items to Bring: 

change of clothes in a water proof bag
lunch
food item to share if staying for pot luck dinner

Event Coordinator/s Contact Information
Contact (Name): 
Barb & Dave Young
Phone: 
905-457-7937

Grand River

This very popular annual trip seems to be a great draw for all levels of paddlers, including families. Over the last seven years we have enjoyed perfect weather, portage free paddling, and a social barbeque that has followed our outing. This is a wonderful day to enjoy an easy moving river and to socialize with other WCA’ers. The trip will start in south Cambridge, where we will put in, and then paddle to Paris. We will pass through scenic farm country, negotiate some easy Class one water, and stop for lunch along the way. Those interested are welcome to join us back at our house in Cambridge for some food, beverage, and social time.

The Basics
Event Location: 
Grand River
Date(s) & Time: 
Saturday, June 9, 2012 (All day)
Registration Cut Off: 
June 1
Event Duration: 
1 day
Difficulty Rating: 
Novice
Event Coordinator/s Contact Information
Contact (Name): 
Doug Ashton
Phone: 
519-620-8364

MacDonald, Six Mile Bay, Gibson, McCrae Lake Loop

Join me on this 3 day, 2 night adventure. The route takes us throught a little bit of everything; cottage country, wilderness areas and the inland waters of Georgian Bay. A description of the planned route can be found on the Canadian Canoe Routes website. "http://www.myccr.com/canoedb/routeDetails.php?routeid=89"

The Basics
Event Location: 
McCrae Lake Area
Date(s) & Time: 
Friday, July 8, 2011 - 19:00
Registration Cut Off: 
07/06/2011
Event Duration: 
3 days / 2 nights
Difficulty Rating: 
Intermediate
Participant Info
Who's Invited: 
Members with overnight camping and canoeing experience capable of completing the route at a steady pace of 4-5kph
Maximum Group Size: 
4 boats
Minimum Group Size: 
1 boat
Itinerary
Itinerary description: 

Friday night meet up at McCrae Lake Parking lot 7PM
Camp a few K's in from Parking lot
Saturday full day paddling Six Mile Lake to Gibson Lake to Gibson River. Camp in wilderness section of river.
Sunday down Gibson river into protective waters of Georgian Bay to McCrae Lake
See me for maps and other details
There are 11 portages ranging from 10-230 meters. Most of them are very short.

Required Items to Bring: 

Overnight camping canoeing gear
Food
PFD and other safety gear
Canoe
If you don't have a canoe,we may be able to team you up with someone else.

How to Get There
Event Directions: 

See me for maps and other details

Carpool Info: 

N/A

Event Coordinator/s Contact Information
Contact (Name): 
Gary Ataman
Phone: 
905-922-1434

Killarney Prov. Park, 2nd Group Sept. 9 to 12, 2011

Since the trip to Killarney organized by Gary and Andrea is full, let's start a second group to the same location.  I've always said that if someone told me that they would like to try canoeing just once, then this is the trip that I would have in mind for them.
We will hike the Crack and explore other areas of interest.
This is a basic flat water canoe route as described by Gary James for the same date.
Park fees and share of reservation fee are in effect.
I have booked the camp grounds from September 9 to September 12, (three nights).  Participants may choose to stay September 8 at George Lake campground on their own or at nearby Grundy Lake Provincial park.

The Basics
Event Location: 
Killarney Prov. Park
Date(s) & Time: 
Friday, September 9, 2011 (All day)
Registration Cut Off: 
Aug 15, 2011
Event Duration: 
4 days, 3 nights
Difficulty Rating: 
Beginner
Participant Info
Maximum Group Size: 
8 people
Event Coordinator/s Contact Information
Contact (Name): 
Jeff Haymer
Phone: 
416 635 5801

Fall Turkey Trip - Bentshoe Lakes - September 23 - 25 2011 - NOW FULL

Join us once again for this Fall Festival weekend canoe trip. We have booked a group campsite on Bentshoe Lakes near Haliburton off of hwy 118. Gourmet food is the theme for this trip and there is one short portage to the lake. The lake is small but has connecting lakes to explore for the weekend. The permit and Saturday dinner, cooking will be split between participants. Trash Can Turkey with all the trimmings will be a group effort. Permit restrictions limit us to 8 tents and 16 people. Please consider sharing a tent on this trip. Therefore members willing to sharing tents will be considered first.

The Basics
Event Location: 
Bentshoe Lakes in the Poker Lake system
Date(s) & Time: 
Friday, September 23, 2011 (All day)
Registration Cut Off: 
09/01/2011
Event Duration: 
2 nights and days
Difficulty Rating: 
Beginner
Participant Info
Who's Invited: 
WCA members
Maximum Group Size: 
16 people
Minimum Group Size: 
8 tents
Itinerary
Itinerary description: 

The cost of the camping permit is $267.24 divided by (number of people = $? each). Of course subject to chance if anyone else attends or drops out.

Please bring the exact amount or small bills and coins.

Required Items to Bring: 

On a first come first serve bases, please let us know what gourmet dish or dishes you would like to bring to the dinner table and share. THEREFORE REPLY TO ALL WITH YOUR CHOICE(S)

You are responsible for all of the other meals too. You need to bring your own stove and cooking / serving utensils, chairs and liquid refreshments along too.

I hope you can also assist in bringing some of the group equipment. Please sign-up.

I will send out a list for the dinner and group equipment.

Recommended Items to Bring: 

BEFORE signing up - please let me know if you have any challenges to attending.

How to Get There
Event Directions: 

Big East Lake parking lot is located on highway 118 roughly 28 km east of Bracebridge and hwy 11 and 20 km west of Carnarvon and hwy 35. The parking lot is shared with Bentshoe Lake located on the north side. Park and unload. Portage north across the hwy. and follow the trail down hill to the lake.
We are on group campsite # 53. It is located in the northwest bay on the right or east shore line.
It is a short easy portage and paddle to the site.

Other
Cancellation Policy: 
I have already paid. If you book and cancell without a replacement or don't show, I expect you to cover your share.
Event Coordinator/s Contact Information
Contact (Name): 
Gary and Geri James
Phone: 
416-512-6690

Killarney Prov Park Sep 8 to 12th 2011 - NOW FULL

We are going to explore by canoe, Killarney and OSA Lakes. We are also going to hike "To the Crack and back" for the incredible view of the area. The permit fees will be shared by the group. Maximum 4 canoes and eight people.

The canoeing is rated as requiring intermediate canoe tripping skills. Three portages, the longest two are 455 m. Also The Crack is rated as difficult and quite challenging. Allow approx 5-6 hour plus round trip.

The Basics
Event Location: 
Killarney Provincial Park
Date(s) & Time: 
Thursday, September 8, 2011 (All day)
Registration Cut Off: 
Please book by 2011/08/01
Event Duration: 
2011/09/08 to 12 - four days
Difficulty Rating: 
Intermediate
Participant Info
Who's Invited: 
WCA members first
Maximum Group Size: 
Maximum 4 canoes
Minimum Group Size: 
8 people
Itinerary
Itinerary description: 

Cancellations - if you express an interest and are unable to attend without a replacement then we will ask you to pay.

Car pooling - only if you are able to leave when the driver is ready.

Price - permit for three to four nights (depending on whether or not you are staying at George Lake on Thursday Sept 9, plus parking and food.

Duration - three nights and four days (plus an additional night if you are arriving on Thursday night)

Required Items to Bring: 

Equipment - self supported. Please mention any special requirements or limitations up front.

How to Get There
Event Directions: 

Will provide if needed.

Other
Cancellation Policy: 
Cancellations - if you express an interest and are unable to attend without a replacement then we will ask you to pay.
Event Coordinator/s Contact Information
Contact (Name): 
Gary James and Andrea Fulton at andrea.fulton@rogers.com
Phone: 
Gary - 416-512-6690 / Andrea - 416-726-6811
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