Photographing French River

Submitted by MantayRon on
Outing Type → 
Flatwater

6 day canoe trip starting and ending where Highway 69 crosses the French River. This trip is intended for enthusiastic photographers who will bring their interchangeable lens camera to capture stunning photos and videos of Canada's First Heritage River. Basic route is a figure 8 around Merranger's Island and French River Island - including a bit of paddling along the shore of Georgian Bay.

The Basics
Event Location

French River

Date(s) & Time
Event Duration
5 nights, 6 days
Difficulty Rating
Intermediate
Registration Cut Off
June 16, 2017
Participant Info
Who's Invited
WCA Members
Maximum Group Size
4 people (2 boats)
Minimum Group Size
2 people (1 boat)
Itinerary
Itinerary description

July 17 - Launch Canoes at French River Supply Post. Camp near Ox Bay
July 18 - Camp near Dallas Rapids
July 19 - Camp at one of 5 campsites on the shores of Georgian Bay
July 20 - Camp near "The Elbow"
July 21 - Camp near Ox Bay
July 22 - Land Canoes at French River Supply Post

About 4 portages totalling about 500 meters

Required Items to Bring

You must bring or rent a canoe and all camping equipment. There might be opportunity to share some camping items.

Interchangeable Lens Camera and any other photography equipment that you care to portage and carry in your canoe.

Breakfasts and Dinners will be communal as per consensus assignment. Lunches and Snacks are your own responsibility.

Recommended Items to Bring

Sunscreen, brimmed hat, rain gear, dry bags, bug spray, etc...

Canoe tripping checklist available on request.

How to Get There
Event Directions

Google maps from your home to French River Supply Post will get you there. The intent is to start paddling after lunch on Monday July 17.

Carpool Info

Participants are encouraged to car pool to reduce the cost of parking at French River Supply Post.

Other
Notes

I'm looking forward to an enjoyable week of canoeing and photography with like-minded enthusiasts. I need a second person in my canoe; so it's me plus 1 or 3 people. We'll meet via SKYPE and in-person in advance, before confirming all details of the trip.

I have revised the cut-off date for registration to June 16, 2017, to allow more time for planning with interested participants.

Cancellation Policy
To be discussed with participants

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