Collingwood Connections Ski/Snowshoe Trip
Friday, Feb 3 – Sunday Feb. 5, 2023
Leaders: Jim and Patti Blair pblair24@cogeco.ca
Here we go with a brand-new winter trip that blends the old with the new! We will use Collingwood as our base, but we have chosen one new destination along with a couple of familiar favourites. One of our goals on this trip is to spend less time driving and more time on the trails. We will stay at the Comfort Inn in Collingwood.
Please Note: It is strongly recommended that members wear a mask while seated on the bus and while getting on and off the bus. Masking is also strongly recommended while loading gear on and off the bus storage area.
Our Itinerary:
Friday, February 3 – We will depart Burlington at 8:00 a.m. from the Guelph Line Carpool Parking area on the north side of the QEW at Guelph Line where overnight parking is free. Guelph Line Carpool Parking - Google Maps We drive by coach to Wasaga Beach Provincial Park Nordic Centre, a popular Club destination. Wasaga offers over 30 kms of groomed trails of varying difficulty and 10 kms of snowshoe trails. The bus will depart at 4:00 and drive on to Collingwood, to arrive at the hotel at 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, February 4 - We will depart at 9:00 a.m., to try out Mountainview Ski Centre near Midland, where the Club used to ski many years ago. Mountainview offers 35 kms of double track ski and skate trails as well as snowshoe trails (5 km and 7 km). We will depart Mountainview at 3:30 to be back in Collingwood at 4:30 p.m.
Sunday, February 5 - Departing at 9:00 a.m., we will head to Mansfield Outdoor Centre, a popular Club destination that we don’t get to as often as we would like. Mansfield offers 34 kms of ski trails and 15 kms of snowshoe trails. We will leave Mansfield at 3:30 to arrive back in Burlington at approximately 5:00 p.m.
Cost: Per person, this trip costs: $365 (double occupancy) and $530 (single occupancy).
Accommodation: We will stay at the Comfort Inn in Collingwood. Rooms at the Comfort Inn are equipped with a mini-fridge, microwave, and coffee machine. A buffet breakfast will be included with your stay. The Comfort Inn is conveniently located just beyond the downtown but within walking distance of numerous eat-in and take out restaurants, grocery stores and Tim Horton’s.
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Exclusions:
Cancellation Policy: You may cancel your trip and expect a full refund, minus a $25.00 processing fee (per application), up until December 31, 2022. After that date, you will be responsible for any costs that the Club incurs on your behalf. This could include costs for transportation, accommodation, meal, leader subsidy, etc. If you cancel after the cancellation date, we will attempt to find a replacement from the wait list however, there are no guarantees.
In the event that the trip is cancelled by the club at any point, you will be given a full refund.
If the trip experiences inclement weather that interferes with our planned activities, we will NOT cancel the trip. Leaders will try to find suitable alternative activities.
While in progress, if the trip experiences unexpected circumstances that are beyond our control, that result in changes to the itinerary and unexpected expenses, members are responsible for any extra expenses that may be incurred.
Further questions or concerns? - email: pblair24@cogeco.ca