I'm so glad you're coming :)
We're going to one of the closest patches of crown land to Toronto, super beautiful and quiet thanks to it not being well known and a portage away from the access point.
We'll meet up at the access point together for the 5km journey in. It's an easy 4 km paddle followed by a 500m portage before we hit the lake we'll be staying on.
We're spending 2 nights there (except for Kelly who's coming on day 2) and we'll head back to TO on Sunday afternoon.
The Camp
There are a few campsites for us to choose between - we’ll find somewhere with enough space for all of our tents.
Sleeping Arrangements
Bring your own tent. If you need to borrow one you and didn't already request it, send me a message.
Facilities
This being backcountry, there's no electricity and no toilets. Because we're not setting up on a formal site, you'll be digging a hole in the ground if you need to poop. This is a good guide!
We'll be purifying our own water and bringing our own toilet paper.
Water
There's a risk of water contamination with viruses like Giardia and bacteria so we'll be purifying water on site. I'll bring all necessary equipment for water purification but feel free to bring your chosen method in addition.
Fire
There's currently no fire ban so we should be able to have a campfire at night.
Friday 14th June
09:45 - Barny, Tamara and Anthony all meet Isaac at 85 Mavety Street
10:00 - Depart Toronto
11:30 - Meet up with Eric, Marie, Dave, Jake & Elina. Pick up canoes from Swift Canoe - Georgian Bay. If you have tie-down kits, please bring them
12:30 - Meet at 9 Mile Lake Marina and put in.
The paddle to the campsite should take about 2 hours.
Saturday 15th June
Chill out at campsite
Sunday 16th June
Morning - Pack up, lunch.
12:30 - Paddle back to launch
18:00 - Anticipated return to Toronto
This custom map is georeferenced, meaning it will show you where you are on the map in the right software and lays out the rough path that we’ll be following. It’s opened with the Avenza app which must be downloaded and installed in advance of the adventure.
You should also download the What3words app - this makes it easy to share and find locations in the unlikely event that you get lost.
Clothing:
Pack according to the weather. This is a suggested list:
Gear:
Camping Gear/Sleep system
Personal Stuff:
Random Stuff:
Bring games and other fun stuff.
If anyone has an axe, that could be helpful.
We'll organize all meals after lunch on Friday. Chef Eric Boshart is developing a menu, taking your dietary restrictions into account.
BYOB!
I'll provide the following:
No additional reservations required
Ticks - Black legged ticks are in the area. You should wear pants rather than shorts to prevent them latching on and lighter colours make it easier to spot them and keep you more cool. There's no need to worry about ticks if we take a few precautions and we'll talk about doing a tick check after the hike just to confirm we haven't picked any up. You can learn more here
Getting lost - This is a wilderness location, away from help so it's important that we stay together at all times. If you get separated from the group, stop and blow your
Hiking injuries - Wear appropriate footwear and hike within your abilities. If you need extra support, bring hiking poles. Any injuries? Let us know in advance of the hike.
Wildlife - Bears are active in the area. We'll give you a full briefing on bear safety but rest assured that they pose very little threat to us. Want to learn more about wildlife safety? Watch the recording from our session with Ontario Park's bear expert. We'll provide all equipment necessary for a bear hang.
It's extremely important that no food is left unattended at the campsite (we've had meals stolen by raccoons before!) and at night, we'll take everything smelly out of bags and hang them in a tree, safe from wildlife.
Water danger - Don't drown.
I'm so glad you're coming :)
We're going to one of the closest patches of crown land to Toronto, super beautiful and quiet thanks to it not being well known and a portage away from the access point.
We'll meet up at the access point together for the 5km journey in. It's an easy 4 km paddle followed by a 500m portage before we hit the lake we'll be staying on.
We're spending 2 nights there (except for Kelly who's coming on day 2) and we'll head back to TO on Sunday afternoon.
The Camp
There are a few campsites for us to choose between - we’ll find somewhere with enough space for all of our tents.
Sleeping Arrangements
Bring your own tent. If you need to borrow one you and didn't already request it, send me a message.
Facilities
This being backcountry, there's no electricity and no toilets. Because we're not setting up on a formal site, you'll be digging a hole in the ground if you need to poop. This is a good guide!
We'll be purifying our own water and bringing our own toilet paper.
Water
There's a risk of water contamination with viruses like Giardia and bacteria so we'll be purifying water on site. I'll bring all necessary equipment for water purification but feel free to bring your chosen method in addition.
Fire
There's currently no fire ban so we should be able to have a campfire at night.
Friday 14th June
09:45 - Barny, Tamara and Anthony all meet Isaac at 85 Mavety Street
10:00 - Depart Toronto
11:30 - Meet up with Eric, Marie, Dave, Jake & Elina. Pick up canoes from Swift Canoe - Georgian Bay. If you have tie-down kits, please bring them
12:30 - Meet at 9 Mile Lake Marina and put in.
The paddle to the campsite should take about 2 hours.
Saturday 15th June
Chill out at campsite
Sunday 16th June
Morning - Pack up, lunch.
12:30 - Paddle back to launch
18:00 - Anticipated return to Toronto
This custom map is georeferenced, meaning it will show you where you are on the map in the right software and lays out the rough path that we’ll be following. It’s opened with the Avenza app which must be downloaded and installed in advance of the adventure.
You should also download the What3words app - this makes it easy to share and find locations in the unlikely event that you get lost.
Clothing:
Pack according to the weather. This is a suggested list:
Gear:
Camping Gear/Sleep system
Personal Stuff:
Random Stuff:
Bring games and other fun stuff.
If anyone has an axe, that could be helpful.
We'll organize all meals after lunch on Friday. Chef Eric Boshart is developing a menu, taking your dietary restrictions into account.
BYOB!
I'll provide the following:
No additional reservations required
Ticks - Black legged ticks are in the area. You should wear pants rather than shorts to prevent them latching on and lighter colours make it easier to spot them and keep you more cool. There's no need to worry about ticks if we take a few precautions and we'll talk about doing a tick check after the hike just to confirm we haven't picked any up. You can learn more here
Getting lost - This is a wilderness location, away from help so it's important that we stay together at all times. If you get separated from the group, stop and blow your
Hiking injuries - Wear appropriate footwear and hike within your abilities. If you need extra support, bring hiking poles. Any injuries? Let us know in advance of the hike.
Wildlife - Bears are active in the area. We'll give you a full briefing on bear safety but rest assured that they pose very little threat to us. Want to learn more about wildlife safety? Watch the recording from our session with Ontario Park's bear expert. We'll provide all equipment necessary for a bear hang.
It's extremely important that no food is left unattended at the campsite (we've had meals stolen by raccoons before!) and at night, we'll take everything smelly out of bags and hang them in a tree, safe from wildlife.
Water danger - Don't drown.
