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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

CAMPGOUND CAMPERS WANTED

Submitted by HuttonSharon on Wed, 05/15/2013 - 18:27

I HAVE RESERVED WATERFRONT SITES AT BONECHO MAY26-30 ACHRAY (ALGONQUIN) JULY 8-12 AND ROCK LAKE (ALGONQUIN) SEPT. 22-26. BON ECHO IS A WALK-IN SITE. THE OTHERS ARE DRIVE-IN. UP TO 8 CAMPERS ARE WANTED AND THREE TENTS PER SITE (TWO TENTS AT BON ECHO). CAMPERS WILL SHARE THE COST OF THE CAMPSITE. I BELIEVE ALL THE CAMPSITES ARE ACCESSIBLE BY BOAT. EVERYONE WELCOME, INCLUDING PETS.

The Basics
Event Location: 
THREE LOCATIONS
Date(s) & Time: 
Sunday, May 26, 2013 (All day)
Registration Cut Off: 
MAY 24TH FOR BON ECHO
Event Duration: 
FIVE NIGHTS
Difficulty Rating: 
Beginner
Participant Info
Who's Invited: 
EVERYIBE
Maximum Group Size: 
9 PEOPLE PER SITE
Minimum Group Size: 
ONE
Itinerary
Itinerary description: 

CHOICE OF HIKING, PADDLING, ETC. GREAT BIKE TRAIL AT ROCK LAKE (ALGONQUIN)

Required Items to Bring: 

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

How to Get There
Event Directions: 

SEE ONTARIO PARKS WEBSITE OR GUIDE.

Carpool Info: 

NA

Event Coordinator/s Contact Information
Contact (Name): 
SHARON HUTTON
Phone: 
519-855-9919 after noon everyday
Email: 
theriault_hutton82@yahoo.com

French River Voyageur Channel

Submitted by JonesBeth on Mon, 03/25/2013 - 18:11

Great relaxed trip with only small liftovers. Bring your canoe or kayak and as much gear as you want! I will provide the group gear (kitchen stuff etc) as well as breakfasts and lunches. Participants will bring a dinner each to share. If you need a boat or paddling gear let me know. Cost will be $60 plus tax for park fees as well as parking and $40 each to cover the food. We will be carpooling from Waterloo so let us know if we can pick you up along the way. I will be bringing a canoe trailer. Please contribute gas money to your driver.

The Basics
Event Location: 
French River Voyageur Channel
Date(s) & Time: 
Saturday, June 22, 2013 - 08:05
Registration Cut Off: 
May 30th 2013
Event Duration: 
6 nights
Difficulty Rating: 
Beginner
Participant Info
Who's Invited: 
All adults
Maximum Group Size: 
4 boats
Minimum Group Size: 
1 boat
Itinerary
Itinerary description: 

Look it up on myccr!

Required Items to Bring: 

Tent, sleeping stuff, clothes, toiletries, book, camera, paddling gear (if you have it), dinner and dessert ingredients for one night.
I will provide a complete kit list before hand to all participants.

Recommended Items to Bring: 

Good conversation and fun laid-back personality.

How to Get There
Carpool Info: 

Gas to driver split by who is in their car.

Event Coordinator/s Contact Information
Contact (Name): 
Beth Jones
Phone: 
519-655-3155
Email: 
missbeth@rogers.com

Saugeen River

Submitted by HendrickxEmmy on Sun, 03/17/2013 - 21:46

Saugeen River
From Walkerton to SouthHampton -
Not really flatwater or White water canoe trip
It has with high water levels - 1 or 2 level I, II rapids which are very easy and short on day one
lots of ripples and fun stuff.
I have done the river every year once or more times with people from all ages (3-65) and all levels of experience.
It is a fun rural river to learn and explore on.

The Basics
Event Location: 
Walkerton - SouthHampton
Date(s) & Time: 
Saturday, May 18, 2013 - 09:30
Registration Cut Off: 
May 1, 2013 for booking of shuttle and /or rental of canoes - Otherwise May 12, 2013
Event Duration: 
3 days
Difficulty Rating: 
Beginner
Participant Info
Who's Invited: 
Everyone
Maximum Group Size: 
6 boats
Minimum Group Size: 
2 boats
Itinerary
Itinerary description: 

Saturday May 18, 2013
carpool or meet in Walkerton at 8.30 Am in lobies park
Shuttle to SouthHampton
Start river at about 11.30-12.00 depending on shuttle
some rapids on day 1 and easy to do
camp at crown land
Sunday may 19, 2013
easy river canoeing - lunch in Paisley - camping at Saugeen Bluffs Conservation area with lookout point and some hiking if people are intersted
Monday May 20, 2013
Canoeing to Denny;s Dam in SouthHampton
canoeing in Delta of the Saugeen, playing around in little rivers of Delta depending on water level
Explore and see if we can find the Bald Eagle nest again
Finishing at about 500 pm
load canoe, return gear if rented and drive home
dinner in Southhampton or near Teviotdale

Required Items to Bring: 

Canoes - can be rented too
Tents can be borrowed from me for a small user fee
Shuttle can be booked or organized depending on participants
menu /food to share - closer to date I will send out a suggestion list
open to ideas.
personal gear, including sleeping bags and mattress in waterproof bags,or barrel
pfd, whistle ,throw rope, bailer, extra paddle
closed toe shoes that can get wet - a must as river has lots of rocks on bottom and in case you need to walk in the river.
cooking gear

Recommended Items to Bring: 

camera
fishing gear - lots of people are always fishing - have never done it myself
just used sticks for the kids to hang in the water
car clothes to drive home

How to Get There
Event Directions: 

HW 9/ Hw 400
Follow Hw 9 - county road 109
Orangeville- Arthur - Teviotdale- Harriston - Walkerton
Meet at Lobies park to unload and then shuttle cars to SouthHampton at Denny's Dam Conservation area.
maps and more directions will be mailed out closer to the date.

Carpool Info: 

$0.25 per km to driver

Other
Cancellation Policy: 
If canoe, tent or shuttle is booked then payment in full is required by May 1, 2013. If for any reason you cancel, you will be responsible for these costs. or you need to find a replacement to go in your place.
Event Coordinator/s Contact Information
Contact (Name): 
Emmy Hendrickx
Phone: 
905-727-4876
Email: 
cmpcrzy@hotmail.com

Queen Elizabeth II Wildlands Park - Explore with Gary Ataman

Submitted by garyataman on Wed, 03/13/2013 - 20:38

ARE YOU READY FOR ANOTHER EXPLORE ADVENTURE?
Join me, explore the hidden waterways of Queen Elizabeth II Wildlands Provincial Park. We will be travelling through classic Canadian Shield territory.

The Basics
Event Location: 
Queen Elizabeth II Wildlands Park (North of Norland)
Date(s) & Time: 
Friday, May 3, 2013 - 08:00
Registration Cut Off: 
4/25/2013
Event Duration: 
3 full days (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
Difficulty Rating: 
Intermediate
Participant Info
Who's Invited: 
Experienced people who are looking for an adventure off the beaten track
Maximum Group Size: 
5 boats
Minimum Group Size: 
1 boat
Itinerary
Itinerary description: 

If you are looking for a 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.
Our plan is to paddle ~15-20 km/5-6 hours a day. Participants should be prepared to perform one way portages across un-marked bushwhacking Canadian Shield terrain.

We explored a good section of the park last fall. Check it out. This is what you can expect on my outings.
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151109084727335.443514.665707...

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.

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

Queen Elizabeth II Wildlands Prov. Park April 27 - May 3, 2013

Submitted by McCollJeff on Sun, 03/10/2013 - 21:01

Depend on who comes along this will be an easy paced trip to introduce the area to those who may want to explore the area. Will try and clean some of the portages between Fishog and Smudge lake middle route.
Will also try and find the nesting area of the Sand hill Cranes and see if we can find a feather for DNA for the bird people. It may be a sub-species of the Sandhill, and there fore rare.
Will try and introduce people to the great off trail hiking in the area.
As long as the black flies don't come for lunch.
The bugs can come out early here due to the incubation chamber the Shield creates for them.

The Basics
Event Location: 
Queen Elizabeth Wildlands Prov. Park
Date(s) & Time: 
Saturday, April 27, 2013 - 08:00
Registration Cut Off: 
May 25
Event Duration: 
5 to 7 days
Difficulty Rating: 
Novice
Participant Info
Maximum Group Size: 
6
Minimum Group Size: 
NA I will be going solo
Itinerary
Itinerary description: 

Depend on spring storms start may be delayed due to weather.
since this is beaver pond hopping flows and routes will vary from watershed to watershed.
The idea will be to establish some base camps and hike and paddle from there.
The loop itself is approx 50k.
At this time of year the critters can be pretty active.
To get an idea of the are here are a couple of past trip reports.
http://www.myccr.com/phpbbforum/viewtopic.php?f=108&t=39822
http://www.myccr.com/phpbbforum/viewtopic.php?f=108&t=38103
And pics of the area
https://picasaweb.google.com/114224116055024928868/VariousQueenElizabeth...

Required Items to Bring: 

Will talk depending on how many come, so there is no duplication in some of the equipment.

Other
Cancellation Policy: 
Extreme weather, there is not a lot of areas for protection in this park, or if black flies are in full swing. It is not a pleasant area if they are out!
Event Coordinator/s Contact Information
Contact (Name): 
Jeff McColl
Phone: 
905-878-2565
Email: 
mccolls@sympatico.ca

Temagami Provincial Park - Florence Lake Loop - 2 SPOTS HAVE HAVE BECOME AVAILABLE

Submitted by TottenMark on Wed, 02/27/2013 - 13:20

Flatwater canoe trip in Temagami Provincial Park - Northwest Region. (Gamble Lake - Florence Lake - Scarecrow Lake – Smoothwater Lake -Kaa Lake)

The Basics
Event Location: 
Temagami
Date(s) & Time: 
Friday, July 12, 2013 - 20:00
Registration Cut Off: 
Revised to June 15, 2013
Event Duration: 
10 Days, 9 Nights
Difficulty Rating: 
Intermediate
Participant Info
Who's Invited: 
People who want to explore and are looking for a challenge.
Maximum Group Size: 
3 boats (6 people)
Minimum Group Size: 
4 people
Itinerary
Itinerary description: 

We will meet and stay at a cottage just north of Parry Sound on Friday evening, July 12th and drive north early Saturday morning (Alternative carpooling locations can be discussed later if necessary). Our goal is to pick up the permits in the town of Temagami, drive north to the put-in at Gamble Lake than paddle down the Lady-Evelyn River to find our first campsite. Next morning,we will continue canoeing Florence Lake. An extra day has been added to take in Florence Lake’s beauty before continuing our journey south into Solace Provincial Park. The plan is to spend the next couple of days canoeing through Solace P.P. before reaching Scarecrow Lake where an optional hike up to Ishpatina Peak awaits us. Our journey will continue north to Smoothwater Lake where we’ll enjoy one last night before making the turn east for the last leg of the trip. The goal for the last day is to head up to Sunnywater Lake and down than down the other side where the trip will end at Gamble Lake to the south. I have built an extra day into the trip itinerary to finish in the morning of Monday, July 22nd.
Trip Highlights:
• Optional hike up to the Florence Lake Lookout on our day off (1 km long, 165 m elevation gain)
• Optional hike up to Ishpatina Peak; which has the distinction of being the highest elevation in Ontario (3.3 km long, 320 m elevation gain)
• Canoe on Sunnywater Lake; which is part of the highest active canoe route in Temagami
Total Canoeing Distance: 100 km’s,
Total Portages Distance: 22.1 km’s, Number of Portages: 43, Longest Portage: 1470 m, Average Portage Length: 515 m

Required Items to Bring: 

A required list of items will be sent out to the trip participants by the trip organizer.

Recommended Items to Bring: 

A recommended list of items will be sent out to the trip participants by the trip organizer.

How to Get There
Event Directions: 

Contact event organizer

Carpool Info: 

Approximately $.022/km split per car.

Other
Cancellation Policy: 
Please only sign up if you plan to go on the trip. A deposit of $100 per person is required to hold your spot (fully refundable if a suitable replacement can be found).
Event Coordinator/s Contact Information
Contact (Name): 
Mark Totten
Phone: 
email only
Email: 
mark.totten@hotmail.ca
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