| Paddling Title |
Bruce Pennisula Car Camping Scouting Trip |
| Type of Trip |
Car Camping Trip |
| Date(s) |
July 25 to 27, 2025 |
| 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 B (Comfortable Beginner) Light to Moderate; 11 to 20 kms/hour; Wind noticeably affects movement of the paddler |
| Waves, Breaking Waves, Swell |
Grade B (Comfortable Beginner) Waves up to 2 feet; Small breaking waves Waves up to armpit; light to moderate chop; scattered whitecaps) |
| Current |
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| Open Crossings |
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| 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 |
This weather in this part of the Bruce Penninsula can change quickly so the itineary each day will be weather dependent and confirmed in the morning.
We will be driving to the launch sites which will be within 30 minutes of the campground.
Parking fees, if any, at the launch are not included in the trip.
Paddling options for Saturday include paddling Cameron lake into Cypress lake (water levels permitting). This option allows us to join the trail to the Grotto so please bring a sturdy pair of running shoes or hiking shoes. If the winds are very calm, there is also the option to paddle into Georgian Bay at Lions Head with a slightly longer drive.
On Sunday, there are options to paddle Issac Lake or Lake Eugenia both of which are south of the campground and on the way home.
If the winds are very calm, the possiblity of going into Lake Huron from Oliphant is also an option.
Maximum# of tents is 3 on two sites (max 4 people) and 2 tents on one site (max 2 people).
Maximium # of cars included per site is 1.
Additional vehicles will park in a grassy area near the back of the campground free of charge.
Firewood is not included and must be purchased from the campground. We will share the cost of firewood for a fire each evening.
Participants are self sufflicient for food.
There is limited WIFI near the office.
Quality of cell service is unknown and is dependent on your service provider.
There are bathrooms, showers and dishwashing sinks in the park.
Flip flops are a good idea when you go for a shower.
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| Is this a scouting trip? |
Yes |
| Body of Water |
Interior Lakes & Possibly Lake Huron or Georgian Bay |
| Registration Opens |
Car Camping - 8 weeks before the trip start date |
| Name of Volunteer Trip Leader(s) |
Anne Marchildon & Judy Dragun |
| Email of Volunteer Trip Leaders(s) |
anne2243marchildon@gmail.com
cleojade001@yahoo.ca
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| Contingency Phone, Name |
Anne Marchildon - cell 416-399-9520
Judy Dragun - cell 905-466-1048
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| Trip Address |
Harmony Acres Campground
6798 Hwy 6, Tobermory, ON N0H 2R0 |
| Pin to Harmony Acres Campground |
https://maps.app.goo.gl/h94maSrchwQbV3Rc9 |
| Paddling Vessels Permitted |
Recreational kayaks not permitted |
| Boat Launch Location |
TBD each morning for the following day pending the weather forecast. |
| Arrival time - To get boats, equipment ready for launch |
Check in between 2 pm & 10 pm
Check out by 11:00 am
Please ensure you go to the Park Office upon arrival to register and receive your vehicle permit. |
TIME - SHORELINE SAFETY MEETING (PRE-LAUNCH)
(PDFs on; Kayaks, equipment on the shore, ready to go) |
TBD each evening for the following day pending the weather forecast. |
| Maximum number of paddlers including leader(s) |
8 |
| 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 |
$113 per participant |
| 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 - Trips Under $200 |
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 |
