| Paddling Title |
Achary & Barron Canyon - Hidden Treasure |
| Type of Trip |
Car camping |
| Date |
Thursday, August 14 to Monday, August 18 |
| OVERALL RATING FOR THIS TRIP |
GRADE B (COMFORTABLE BEGINNER) |
SKILLS REQUIRED FOR THIS TRIP
Skills required to deal with the following anticipated conditions. |
Grade B (Comfortable Beginner) Comfortable forward stroke; Comfortable reverse stroke; Comfortable turning strokes; Able to perform assisted rescue as swimmer within 2 attempts and as a rescuer * |
| Anticipated Trip Conditions |
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| Wind |
Grade A (Beginner) Light; 10 kms/hour |
| Waves, Breaking Waves, Swell |
Grade A (Beginner) Under 1 foot waves; No breaking waves (Waves up to the deck seam; water glassy to rippled; no whitecaps) |
| Current |
Grade A (Beginner) None or mild |
| Open Crossings |
Grade B (Comfortable Beginner) Up to 2 kms |
| Landing Type |
Grade B (Comfortable Beginner) Pebble; more steep; sand bars |
| Landing Frequency |
Grade B (Comfortable Beginner) No more than 3 kms between landings |
| Total Distance Per Day |
Grade B (Comfortable Beginner) Up to 15 km |
| IMPORTANT HOC TRIP RATING INFORMATION AND CANCELLATION |
We can only anticipate what the trip conditions will be prior to the trip; and they are subject to change based on the weather information for that day; therefore, the overall trip rating and the required skills needed to safely attend the trip, may be upgraded on the day of the trip. This eventuality includes the possible cancellation for some or all its participants; or the postponement of a trip for the following day. By signing up for a club trip, the participant assumes the risk that such a cancellation may occur, even as late as on the shoreline.
HOC Paddling Trip Rating Tool-2024-02-29 |
| Important Trip Details |
Achary is located in Algonquin Park, Ontario, Canada. It is situated on the eastern side of the park near the shores of Grand Lake. Access to the campground is off of Highway 17, followed by a drive on the Barron Canyon Road.
Note: Access to this campground is on 45 km of gravel road. There is no gas sold at this access point or at the campground. There are no public roads to Achray directly from Highway 60. Cell service at Achray campground is generally limited. There is a limit of two cars per camp site. Parking costs are in addition to camping and will be sorted at the time of the trip.
This trip is 5 days, and 4 nights. We will spend 3 nights at the Achray campsite, followed by an optional night at a family cottage in Petawawa for an additional night at no cost.
Day 1: Travel day, arrive at campsite any time after 1 pm.
Day 2: Grand Lake and Clemow Lake - Optional: a hike to where Tom Thompson painted the Jack Pine in the afternoon or after dinner.
Day 3: The Petroglyphs, Stratton Lake, High Falls to see a natural rock water slide and play!
Day 4: Pack up and drive to the Squirrel Rapids parking lot - Paddle the BarronCanyon. We are renting canoes for this leg of the trip as there is a short portage which would be difficult with kayaks.Canoe rental is NOT included in the trip cost.This will be followed by a short drive and a fairly easy 1 km hike to the peak of the Barron Canyon where you will see a vista of the water system where you just paddled. Travel to the cottage in Petawawa.
Optional Day 5: Barron River paddle to the log shoot and to Spug Island for a picnic and optional swim. |
| Body of Water |
Grand Lake, Algonquin Park |
| Registration Opens |
Car Camping - 8 weeks before the trip start date |
| Registration Opens on this date (at 12:00 am) |
Thursday, June 19, 2025 |
| Name of Volunteer Trip Leader(s) |
Liz Brunato, Eddie Brunato |
| Email of Volunteer Trip Leaders(s) |
ebrunato@cogeco.ca, seakayakcanada@gmail.com |
| Contingency Phone, Name |
Liz Brunato 289-828-5211 |
| Trip Address |
Achray Rd, Unorganized South Nipissing District, ON K0J |
| Google Map Location of Parking |
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Qu6cmyqRRQGDri7XA |
| Paddling Vessels Permitted |
Recreational kayaks not permitted |
| Boat Launch Location |
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Qu6cmyqRRQGDri7XA |
| Arrival time - To get boats, equipment ready for launch |
9:30 AM |
TIME - SHORELINE SAFETY MEETING (PRE-LAUNCH)
(PDFs on; Kayaks, equipment on the shore, ready to go) |
10:00 |
| Maximum number of paddlers including leader(s) |
7 |
| Boat Rental Available |
Yes |
| Boat Rental Details |
Rental arrangements are the responsibility of the participant
Kayak must follow the safety requirements listed above
Algonquin Bound Outfitters
525 Barron Canyon Road, Pembroke, Barron Canyon,ON |
| Bathroom Facilities |
Bathroom facilities on location |
| Trip Safety Requirements, What to Bring |
Kayak with sealed fore and aft bulkhead compartments unless the paddle has been specified to permit recreational boats;
Inflatable boats are not permitted;
A properly fitting PFD or lifejacket must be worn at all times while in your kayak; Inflatable PFDs are not permitted:
One (1) buoyant heaving line at least 15 m (49’3”) long;
One (1) bailer OR One manual bilge pump;
One (1) pealess whistle;
If paddling before sunrise or after sunset or in periods of restricted visibility like fog, one (1) all-round light (A light showing an unbroken light over an arc of the horizon of 360 degrees);
For multi day trips, one (1) magnetic compass (handheld or deck);
For kayaks over 6m (19’8”): One (1) watertight flashlight with working batteries AND Six (6) flares of Type A (Rocket parachute flare), Type B (Multi Star flare) Type C (Hand flare) Type D (Smoke Signal), however, only two (2) can be Type D;
A minimum of one spare paddle per 2 participants;
A spray skirt is required unless you are in a recreational boat (a boat which lacks either a fore or aft sealed bulkhead) or on a Grade A trip;
Each participant must have completed their wet exit practise within the past 12 months
Please note the club does not provide equipment. If rentals are noted above, it is at the expense of the club member. Please read the details. |
| Trip Cost Per Participant |
$66 per person
An additional parking fee to be paid by the participant
Canoe rental for the Barron Canyon is NOT included in the trip fee
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| Incidental Costs |
Additional expenses may arise on this trip and the participant assumes the financial responsibility. These are costs which have not been factored in the trip budget and will typically, but not exclusively, entail unforeseen expenses, such as evacuation, ambulance, treatments, food lodging due to illness. |
| Trip Cancellation Policy - Under $100 |
No refund unless your spot is filled from the waitlist. Should you qualify for a refund, a $5 cancellation fee will be applied.
To cancel your trip at any point; you must email the Club Manager: manager@haltonoutdoorclub.ca or phone: 905 332 4318 |
