Georgian Bay Kayak Adventure
Join us on our Georgian Bay Kayaking Adventure where you will enjoy an escape from the hustle and bustle of life and be able to relax and enjoy an amazing adventure in a beautiful outdoor environment.
You will spend 2 nights Glamping at the beautiful Harmony Outdoor Inn. While there you will recieve your certification in Paddle Canada Basic Sea Kayak Skills.
Next, you will spend a day paddling out to Franklin Island while enjoying the beautiful sparkling waters along this unique section of the Georgian Bay coastline. Once at the Island, we will head up on shore to build our camp for the night and enjoy dinner, a campfire and the beautiful evening sky. After a good nights rest and a decent breakfast, we will paddle back to the main land where we will then end our adventure.
Dates:
Sunday, August 29th
through to
Wednesday, September 1st.
Registration Deadline:
June 1st @ 5:00pm
Member Fee:
Non-Member Fee:
Downpayment req'd:
$780 / person
$810 / person
$125 / person
INCLUDES:
Accomodations:
2 Nights Stay at Harmony Outdoor Inn, 2 person glamping tent (2 people per tent), Use of the Kitchen / Dining Building, Shower Hut, Outdoor Sinks and Mirrors,
1 Night Primitive Campground Site
Courses:
Paddle Canada Basic Sea Kayak Skills Course with Certification
Equipment:
Kayak, Paddle, PFD
Food:
Harmony Inn: 2 Dinners, 1 Lunch, 2 Breakfasts
Primitive Campsite: 1 Backpackers Dinner, 1 Oatmeal Breakfast
Parking:
Snug Harbour Parking Fees are inluded
What will you be doing?
Sunday, August 29th
Meet us at Harmony Outdoor Inn in Parry Sound and spend the day getting to know the facilities and the beautiful natural area. Later that afternoon, you will be assigned a Glamping tent (2 persons per tent) and given time to settle in, followed by a BBQ dinner at the Kitchen Pavillion. The evening will be yours to enjoy, but get a good nights rest, as we will have an early morning and a busy day tomorrow!
Monday, August 30th
After an early, filling breakfast we will head down to the river to take part in a Paddle Canada Basic Sea Kayak Skills course. We will spend 8 hours learning how to ensure our safety and enjoyment for the trip ahead. During the course we will have a quick break where you will be supplied a lunch at the Kitchen Pavillion. Once completing the course, everyone will receive their certification and after a shower and changing we can head back to the Kitchen Pavillion for dinner.
Tuesday, August 31st
We will wake early, enjoy a good breakfast, check out of Harmony Outdoor Inn and head out to Snug Harbour. Once we arrive and get our kayaks in the water, we will begin our 2 day paddling adventure along the beautiful coastline of the Georgian Bay and proceed to Franklin Island to set up a primitive camp for the night. Once we have established camp, enjoy a provided backpackers meal, a camp fire, and a well deserved rest under the evening sky. Climb into your tent and get a good nights sleep for the return journey in the morning.
Wednesday, September 1st
After a peaceful sleep under a starlit sky in the backcountry, we will wake up and have a simple backpackers breakfast of oatmeal, nuts and dried fruits, and a nice hot cup of tea or coffee. After which, we will break camp, pack up our kayaks and start paddling back along the coast heading for Snug Harbour and the end of our adventure.
The entire adventure will last 4 days, and will leave you with a feeling of accomplishment whilst providing many great memories with new and old friends.
Still have questions? Feel free to email us for more information.