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Queen Elizabeth Wildlands Pro. Park April 26 - May 2, 2014

Submitted by McCollJeff on Sun, 02/02/2014 - 22:35

MY annual spring trip (pre-blackfly) to QEWII Prov. Park. This year going to clear some trails to 2 small lakes that are not plant covered all year. Not a great distance to be covered; there use to be a trail marked in in the 70's. Distance tothe lakes is approx. 7 ks and several short portages that will need to be cleared and marked. Will be a base camp setup on one of the lakes and take some time to mark the hiking trails up the various ridges in the area. Depending on weather may delay the start by a day.

The Basics
Event Location: 
Queen Elizabeth Wild Lands Prov. Park
Date(s) & Time: 
Saturday, April 26, 2014 - 09:00
Event Duration: 
6 to 7 days depending on wether black flies come out.
Difficulty Rating: 
Beginner
Participant Info
Who's Invited: 
Everyone
Maximum Group Size: 
10 boats
Itinerary
Itinerary description: 

1 day paddle in/out
Other days will be spent of clearing/marking portages to these small lakes and hiking trails that will take you up the various ridges.

Required Items to Bring: 

Depends on weather,
Typical wilderness gear for this time of year.

How to Get There
Event Directions: 

will advise

Event Coordinator/s Contact Information
Contact (Name): 
Jeff McColl
Phone: 
905-878-2565
Email: 
mccolls@sympatico.ca

Minesing Swamp

Submitted by FarleyMary-Bern... on Mon, 01/27/2014 - 15:59

Day long flat water trip.
Reminder, trip still on this coming Saturday Rain or Shine (only thunderstorm will stop us)
Please bring all your own equipment - and rain gear as they are calling for showers off and on but it still should be a nice day. Bring your lunch/snacks and water as there will be no where to get anything along the paddle! and it could be a long paddle - 3 to 5 hours depending on water levels and downed trees etc.
See you all at 9:30 am. Please call me if you are not going to make it - 647-983-0418

The Basics
Event Location: 
Minesing and Edenvale, Ontario
Date(s) & Time: 
Saturday, April 26, 2014 - 09:30
Registration Cut Off: 
April 6th, 2014
Event Duration: 
1 day
Difficulty Rating: 
Beginner
Participant Info
Who's Invited: 
Everyone
Maximum Group Size: 
10 Boats
Minimum Group Size: 
4 Boats
Itinerary
Itinerary description: 

The 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.
Kayaks are also welcome.

Required Items to Bring: 

Bag lunch.
Dry change of clothes.
Water shoes, there is some wading. High cut rubber boots might be good. Something to sit on if we do find a place to get out for lunch.
Awareness that through the main section, there will be nowhere to land. Thus, nowhere to find a bathroom either! Please watch your coffee/tea 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.

Event Coordinator/s Contact Information
Contact (Name): 
M. Bernadette Farley
Phone: 
647-983-0418
Email: 
mbernadette.farley@gmail.com

Queen Elizabeth II Wildlands Park - Explore with Gary Ataman Part 2

Submitted by garyataman on Tue, 10/22/2013 - 18:42

ARE YOU READY FOR ANOTHER EXPLORE ADVENTURE?
Let's explore the hidden waterways of Queen Elizabeth II Wildlands Provincial Park. We will be travelling through classic Canadian Shield territory. I have traversed the park in summer and winter. Fall is always special, with the leaves falling and the crisp cold nights with the hint of winter coming.

Due to an over flow of people on the waiting list for the Nov 2/3, 2013 event, I decided to launch another event to explore another area of the park.

The Basics
Event Location: 
Queen Elizabeth II Wildlands Park
Date(s) & Time: 
Saturday, November 9, 2013 - 08:00
Registration Cut Off: 
10/28/13
Event Duration: 
2 full days
Difficulty Rating: 
Intermediate
Participant Info
Who's Invited: 
Anyone who has wilderness camping and canoeing experience and can do one shot portages with your partner
Maximum Group Size: 
4 boats
Minimum Group Size: 
1 boat
Itinerary
Itinerary description: 

If you are looking for a bit of exploration challenge then this outing is for you.
We will be exploring new and old canoe routes in Queen Elizabeth II Provincial Park.
We will be canoeing lakes, ponds, rivers and bushwhacking hiking to find our way around the park. The goal of the outing is to find new routes through the park.
I plan on doing a new route for this trip. I hiked it last fall. So let see if we can canoe it this time!
Our plan is to paddle ~10-15 km (5 hours) a day. The full loop will be 20-25 km. Participants should be prepared to perform one shot portages across un-marked bushwhacking Canadian Shield terrain.

We explored a good section of the park last fall and this spring. Check it out. This is what you can expect on my outings.
https://www.facebook.com/gary.ataman/media_set?set=a.10151409181692335.1...

https://www.facebook.com/gary.ataman/media_set?set=a.10151109084727335.4...

Required Items to Bring: 

One light weight canoe pack and wilderness camping gear to allow one carry portages.
Flat water canoe and camping gear
First Aid Kit
PFD, whistle, throw rope & bailer (per canoe), etc.
ORANGE hunting vest

Recommended Items to Bring: 

Camera
Food
Car clothes for drive home

How to Get There
Event Directions: 

See event organizer. I will distribute maps and direction a few days before the event

Carpool Info: 

Approximately $0.22/km split per carpool folks. Total $63.80/car

Other
Cancellation Policy: 
Only sign up if you are sure you will make the event.
Event Coordinator/s Contact Information
Contact (Name): 
Gary Ataman
Phone: 
905-683-3100 ext 1286
Email: 
gary.ataman@safranmbd.com

Queen Elizabeth II Wildlands Park - Explore with Gary Ataman "EVENT FULL"

Submitted by garyataman on Sun, 10/20/2013 - 22:20

ARE YOU READY FOR ANOTHER EXPLORE ADVENTURE?
Let's explore the hidden waterways of Queen Elizabeth II Wildlands Provincial Park. We will be travelling through classic Canadian Shield territory. I have traversed the park in summer and winter. Fall is always special, with the leaves falling and the crisp cold nights with the hint of winter coming.

The Basics
Event Location: 
Queen Elizabeth II Wildlands Park
Date(s) & Time: 
Saturday, November 2, 2013 - 08:00
Registration Cut Off: 
10/24/13
Event Duration: 
2 days
Difficulty Rating: 
Intermediate
Participant Info
Who's Invited: 
Anyone who has wilderness camping and canoeing experience
Maximum Group Size: 
5 boats
Minimum Group Size: 
1 boat
Itinerary
Itinerary description: 

If you are looking for a bit of exploration challenge then this outing is for you.
We will be exploring new and old canoe routes in Queen Elizabeth II Provincial Park.
We will be canoeing lakes, ponds, rivers and bushwhacking hiking to find our way around the park. The goal of the outing is to find new routes through the park.
I plan on doing a bit easier route for this trip.
Our plan is to paddle ~10-15 km (5-6 hours) a day. The full loop will be ~20 km. Participants should be prepared to perform one shot portages across un-marked bushwhacking Canadian Shield terrain.

We explored a good section of the park last fall and this spring. Check it out. This is what you can expect on my outings.
https://www.facebook.com/gary.ataman/media_set?set=a.10151409181692335.1...

https://www.facebook.com/gary.ataman/media_set?set=a.10151109084727335.4...

Required Items to Bring: 

One light weight canoe pack and wilderness camping gear to allow one carry portages.
Flat water canoe and camping gear
First Aid Kit
PFD, whistle, throw rope, bailer, etc.
ORANGE hunting vest

Recommended Items to Bring: 

Camera
Food
Car clothes for drive home

How to Get There
Event Directions: 

See event organizer

Carpool Info: 

Approximately $0.22/km split per carpool folks. Total $63.80/car

Other
Cancellation Policy: 
Only sign up if you are sure you will make the event.
Event Coordinator/s Contact Information
Contact (Name): 
Gary Ataman
Phone: 
905-683-3100 ext 1286
Email: 
gary.ataman@safranmbd.com

Paddle Killarney from September 3rd to September 8th with a hike up to Silver Peak

Submitted by RobertsonSue on Wed, 08/28/2013 - 10:56

There are 4 of us already going but would love to have more join us!

We will leave early morning Tuesday September 3rd coming back Sunday September 8

Tues and Wed, 3rd and 4th on Johnnie with a hike up to Silver Peak
Thurs, 5th on Kakakise
Fri and Saturday on Killarney; Saturday is either a rest day or explore OSA Lake and maybe Muriel.

The Basics
Event Location: 
Killarney (Johnnie Lake put in)
Date(s) & Time: 
Tuesday, September 3, 2013 - 09:00
Registration Cut Off: 
Saturday, September 1, 2013
Event Duration: 
5 nights; 6 days
Difficulty Rating: 
Intermediate
Participant Info
Who's Invited: 
Everyone
Maximum Group Size: 
4 boats; 8 people
Minimum Group Size: 
4 people; 2 boats
Itinerary
Itinerary description: 

Tuesday: We will leave early in Tuesday morning. Drive to George Lake to grab our permits(not everyone need go there) and leave a car for our car shuttle. Put in on Johnnie and camp there for the first two nights.

Wednesday: Leave early morning and canoe to the portage to Clearsilver. 830m portage. Canoe across Clearsilver, 1.5km to the hiking trail. It is 4km hike each way to Silver Peak. Things to note...

Difficulty The beginning of the hike is fairly flat and well traversed, then a steep one-hour climb to the top of the Peak. Hikers should be in good physical condition and be prepared for a strenuous hike.
Caution Exposed rock can be slippery.
Sturdy footwear is recommended.

Thursday: We have an 8km or more canoe to the Kakakise portage which is 940m, depending on where we end up on Johnnie. Be nice if we can leave in the morning so we can relax a bit here.

Friday: We have two really long portages this day! 1470m to Norway and then 1390 to Killarney where we will stay our last two nights.

Saturday: We have the option of either hanging out here or exploring OSA and even Muriel if we wish. It's only a 450m (or 130m if accessible) portage to OSA Lake and another 595 if we wish to Muriel lake.

Sunday: We have short paddle to the portage, 380m to George Lake. Still be nice to head out early so we can hit the road, get what canoe(s) we've rented back and head home.

Meals:
All dinners will be made by one of our group. Do our own breakfast and lunches, 5 each, though we will do a communal Saturday breakfast (optional) also put together by our group. Tuesday lunch on the way up.

Required Items to Bring: 

Gear: Backpack, clothes, rainwear, hiking boots, lunches and breakfasts and snacks, sleeping back, thermarest, dishes for own use, toiletries, headlamp,

Recommended Items to Bring: 

Will coordinate other gear such as water filters, saw, tarps, pots/pans, etc...

How to Get There
Event Directions: 

We will coordinate carpool depending on where you live. Could be King Rd carpool on the 400, Downsview for non-drivers or maybe even the George Lake Access(shuttle car) or Johnnie Access Point if you would prefer to meet in Killarney.

https://maps.google.ca/maps?q=killarney+provincial+park&client=safari&oe...

Carpool Info: 

Approximately $176.51/car will be divided by number of passengers.

Other
Cancellation Policy: 
N/A
Event Coordinator/s Contact Information
Contact (Name): 
Sue Robertson
Phone: 
416-516-3272
Email: 
suerobertson.is@gmail.com

Madawaska River Flatwater day trip from Combermere, Ontario

Submitted by CraigAndrew on Tue, 08/06/2013 - 11:55

This outing day flatwater paddling trip will begin at the public launching area in Combermere on Saturday, October 5th, 2013. We will decide which direction of the Madawaska River to paddle. If the winds are strong then we will paddle northwestward to the mouth of Lake Kamaniskeg Lake. If they are light then we will paddle eastward further to the York River area. Everyone should bring their own camera including a spare memory card or film because the spectacular autumn foliage will be at their peak time. All kinds of boats are welcome except for power boats (who needs them) . Spare paddles and life jackets are recommended.

The Basics
Event Location: 
launching area is located in Combermere, ON off Highway 62 about 18 kms. east of MKC
Date(s) & Time: 
Saturday, October 5, 2013 - 10:30
Registration Cut Off: 
no cut-off time (last minute showing is OK)
Event Duration: 
about 4 or 5 hours
Difficulty Rating: 
Beginner
Participant Info
Who's Invited: 
anyone who knows how to paddle
Maximum Group Size: 
no limit
Minimum Group Size: 
no limit
Itinerary
Itinerary description: 

Departure location will begin at MKC (Madawaska Kanu Centre) where the WCA fall meeting to be held on the October 5th-6th weekend. Departure time at MKC will be aimed for at 10:30 AM. Approximate launching time at the Combermere public launching dock will be at about 11:00 AM. Please bring your own lunch and drink. Expected return time to same location will be about 4 or 5 hours later before 4:00 PM. Then return to MKC for our fall meeting that evening. Anyone who wishes to drive directly to Combermere without meeting at MKC are welcomed to to do that by showing up there at 11:00AM

Required Items to Bring: 

boats, paddles, lifejackets, bailers, throwropes, lunch, drink

Recommended Items to Bring: 

camera, warm clothing

How to Get There
Event Directions: 

Combermere is about 56 kms northeast of Bancroft on Highway 62, about 18 kms. south of Barry`s Bay on Highway 62 and about 15 kms. northwest of Palmer Rapids from Renfrew County Road 515.

Other
Cancellation Policy: 
only if weather is extremely miserable
Event Coordinator/s Contact Information
Contact (Name): 
Andrew Craig
Phone: 
613-754-2882
Email: 
arcraig@bell.net

Lady Evelyn Loop with Gary and Heather Ataman

Submitted by garyataman on Wed, 07/31/2013 - 21:38

We will be paddling Lady Evelyn Lake and surrounding Temagami area. This trip is mostly flat water. There are some rugged portages and there might be some novice whitewater skills required if you want to by-pass some of the portages. This trip was rated as one of Kevin Callan's Top 50 canoe routes in Ontario.

The Basics
Event Location: 
Lady Evelyn Lake and surrounding Temagami area
Date(s) & Time: 
Sunday, August 11, 2013 - 08:00
Registration Cut Off: 
8/5/13
Event Duration: 
6-7 days
Difficulty Rating: 
Intermediate
Participant Info
Who's Invited: 
Anyone with wilderness canoeing camping experience.
Maximum Group Size: 
4 boats
Minimum Group Size: 
1 boat
Itinerary
Itinerary description: 

The plan is to drive up on Sunday morning (8/11/13) to Mowat Landing on the Montreal River. We will paddle a few hours on the first day.
For the next 4-5 full days we will paddle the surrounding area. I am hoping to explore the Lady Evelyn River area.
The last day we will paddle out a few hours and then drive back home with our new memories and tan.

Required Items to Bring: 

Wilderness canoeing and camping gear.
PFD and other safety gear
First Aid Kit
Money

Recommended Items to Bring: 

Food
Camera
Suntan lotion, bug stuff, etc.

How to Get There
Event Directions: 

See event coordinator

Carpool Info: 

0.22/km shared per car.

Other
Cancellation Policy: 
Only sign up if you are 100% to make the trip.
Event Coordinator/s Contact Information
Contact (Name): 
Gary Ataman
Phone: 
905-922-1434
Email: 
gary.ataman@safranmbd.com

RAIN LAKE (ALGONQUIN ) JULY 22-27, INCLUSIVE

Submitted by HuttonSharon on Tue, 05/21/2013 - 12:18

CAMP FIRST NIGHT, THE 22ND, AT THE JUMP-OFF SITE. NIGHTS 23-26 AT A SITE ON RAIN LAKE. COME FOR AS MANY NIGHTS AS YOU LIKE. MUST CHECK IN AT THE PARK OFFICE IN KEARNEY BY 6:OOPM ON JULY 22.

The Basics
Event Location: 
RAIN LAKE, NEAR KEARNEY
Date(s) & Time: 
Monday, July 22, 2013 (All day)
Registration Cut Off: 
JULY 16, 2013
Event Duration: 
6 NIGHTS
Difficulty Rating: 
Beginner
Participant Info
Who's Invited: 
ANYONE, INCLUDING PETS
Maximum Group Size: 
NINE PEOPLE
Minimum Group Size: 
TWO PEOPLE
Itinerary
Itinerary description: 

PADDLE, HIKE (NEARBY TRAIL), SWIM, RELAX, READ, PHOTOGRAPH, ETC.

Required Items to Bring: 

BRING YOUR OWN CAMP GEAR, BOAT, FOOD, EQUIPMENT, ETC.

How to Get There
Event Directions: 

HWY 11 TO EMSDALE, WHICH IS NORTH OF HUNTSVILLE. TAKE HWY 518 TO KEARNEY. THE PARK OFFICE IS LOCATED IN THE KEARNEY COMMMUNITY CENTRE. AFTER LEAVING THE COMMUNITY CENTRE CONTINUE OF MONTIETH ROAD FOR HALF A KM. TURN LEFT JUST AFTER THE LIQUOR STORE, GO 1.6 KM AND TURN LEFT AGAIN.FOLLOW THIS ROAD (FIRST PAVED, THEN GRAVEL) FOR 24.5 KM TO THE RAIN LAKE ACCESS POINT.

Event Coordinator/s Contact Information
Contact (Name): 
SHARON HUTTON
Phone: 
519-855-9919 AFTER NOON EACH DAY. MY HUSBAND WORKS THE NIGHT SHIFT
Email: 
theriault_hutton82@yahoo.com

FALL COLOURS-ROCK LK. (ALGONQUIN) SEPT. 22-26 INCLUSIVE. CAMPERS WANTED

Submitted by HuttonSharon on Fri, 05/17/2013 - 18:16

I HAVE RESERVED A WATERFRONT SITE WITH BOAT ACCESS. THERE IS ROOM FOR 8 PEOPLE AND THREE TENTS. THERE IS PARKING FOR ONLY MY VEHICLE. OTHER VEHICLES WILL PARK IN A NEARBY PARKING LOT. EVERYONE WELCOME, INCLUDING PETS.

The Basics
Event Location: 
ROCK LAKE (ALGONQUIN]
Date(s) & Time: 
Sunday, September 22, 2013 (All day)
Registration Cut Off: 
SEPT.18
Event Duration: 
FIVE NIGHTS
Difficulty Rating: 
Beginner
Participant Info
Who's Invited: 
EVERYONE
Maximum Group Size: 
9
Minimum Group Size: 
1
Itinerary
Itinerary description: 

HIKE, PADDLE, BIKE (GREAT BIKE TRAIL), RELAX.

Required Items to Bring: 

BRING YOUR OWN CAMP GEAR, BOAT, FOOD, ETC. I HAVE AN EXTRA KAYAK, IF SOMEONE WANTS TO USE IT.

How to Get There
Event Directions: 

SEE ONTARIO PARKS GUIDE OR WEBSITE

Event Coordinator/s Contact Information
Contact (Name): 
SHARON HUTTON
Phone: 
519-855-9919 CALL AFTER NOON. MY HUSBAND WORKS THE NIGHT SHIFT.
Email: 
theriault_hutton82@yahoo.com

CAMPGOUND CAMPERS NEEDED-ACHRAY(ALGONQUIN) JULY8-12 INCLUSIVE

Submitted by HuttonSharon on Fri, 05/17/2013 - 18:03

I'VE BOOKED A WATERFRONT SITE. HAVE ROOM FOR 8 PEOPLE AND THREE TENTS. KIDS AND PETS WELCOME.

The Basics
Event Location: 
ACHRAY (ALGONQUIN)
Date(s) & Time: 
Monday, July 8, 2013 - 11:00
Registration Cut Off: 
JULY 2ND
Event Duration: 
5 NIGHTS COME FOR ONE NIGHT OR FIVE NIGHTS
Difficulty Rating: 
Beginner
Participant Info
Who's Invited: 
EVERYONE
Maximum Group Size: 
9 PEOPLE
Minimum Group Size: 
1
Itinerary
Itinerary description: 

PADDLE, HIKE, RELAX

Required Items to Bring: 

BRING YOUR OWN BOAT, CAMPING GEAR, FOOD. I HAVE AN EXTRA KAYAK, IF SOMEONE WOULD LIKE TO USE IT.

How to Get There
Event Directions: 

SEE ONTARIO PARKS GUIDE OR WEBSITE

Carpool Info: 

NA

Event Coordinator/s Contact Information
Contact (Name): 
SHARON HUTTON
Phone: 
519-855-9919 CALL AFTER NOON EACH DAY. MY HUSBAND WORKS THE NIGHT SHIFT.
Email: 
theriault_hutton82@yahoo.com
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