| Paddling Title |
Wolf Den, Algonquin - Car Camping Without Camping |
| Type of Trip |
Car Camping Trip Without the Camping! |
| Date(s) |
July 25 - July 29 inclusive |
| OVERALL RATING FOR THIS TRIP |
GRADE B (COMFORTABLE BEGINNER) |
SKILLS REQUIRED FOR THIS TRIP
Skills required to deal with the anticipated conditions
(See below) |
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; 15 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 |
Grade A (Beginner) None or mild |
| Open Crossings |
Grade B (Comfortable Beginner) Up to 2 kms |
| Landing Type |
Grade A (Beginner) Easy; gently sloping sandy beach |
| Landing Frequency |
Grade C (Intermediate) No more than 5 kms between landings |
| Total Distance Per Day |
Grade B (Comfortable Beginner) Up to 15 km |
| IMPORTANT HOC TRIP RATING INFORMATION |
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 is car camping without the camping! We will stay at the Wolf Den Nature Retreat. Accomodations are in the Snowl Owl cottage or rooms 5 or 6 in the main lodge. Shared kitchen, bbq and washroom facilities are available.
We will paddle and explore three lakes. Smoke Lake and Cache Lake within Algonquin Park and Oxtongue Lake adjacent to Wold Den Nature Retreat.
Algonquin Park day parking passes are required on the two days we paddle within the park at the participant's own cost. Parking passes will be needed for July 26 & 27 when we paddle Smoke Lake and Cache lake.
Parking passes can be purchased in advance for $21.00 per day taxes included or sometimes can be borrowed from a public library.
Breakfasts and dinners will be prepared at Wolf Den and quick shore lunches should be be brought for each day's paddle.
If the trip experiences inclement weather that interferes with our planned activities, the trip will NOT be cancelled. Leaders will try to find suitable alternative activities. |
| Body of Water |
Smoke Lake, Cache Lake & Oxtongue Lake (Maps to be provided) |
| Registration Opens |
Car camping - 8 weeks before the trip start date |
| Registration Opens on this date (at 12:00 am) |
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| Name of Volunteer Trip Leader(s) |
Bob Annis & Paul Leppik |
| Email of Volunteer Trip Leaders(s) |
bob.annis@rogers.com pleppik@bell.net |
| Phone (or email) Contact |
Bob 416.938.6895 Paul 905.464.6968 |
| Trip Address |
Wolf Den Nature Retreat - 4568 Highway 60, Oxtongue Lake, Ontario |
| Google Map Location of Parking |
https://wolfdenbunkhouse.com/ |
| Is this a scouting trip? |
This is a scouting trip, as it will be the 1st time on all 3 lakes for all the paddlers |
| Paddling Vessels Permitted |
Recreational kayaks not permitted |
| Boat Launch Location |
Cars will drive to the various boat launches from Wolf Den |
| Arrival time - To get boats, equipment ready for launch |
We plan to launch arrive at the various locations by 10:00 and launch at 10:30
https://www.algonquinpark.on.ca/visit/camping/cache-lake-access-point.php
https://www.algonquinpark.on.ca/visit/camping/smoke-lake-access-point.php |
TIME - SHORELINE SAFETY MEETING (PRE-LAUNCH)
(PDFs on; Kayaks, equipment on the shore, ready to go) |
10:30 AM |
| Maximum number of paddlers including leader(s) |
8 |
| Boat Rental Available |
Yes |
| Boat Rental Details |
Algonquin Outfitters - Oxtongue Lake is nearby Wolf Den |
| Bathroom Facilities |
At Wolf Den and/or Algonquin Park Launch Facilities 6 & 8 |
| After Paddle Leisure Time |
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| Go to Restaurant After Paddle |
To be determined - Possibly Huntsville Restaurant on the way home. |
| 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 |
$310 |
| Trip Cancellation Policy |
Payment in full. No refund unless your spot is filled from the waitlist and a $25.00 cancellation fee will apply. To cancel your trip at any point, you must email the Club Manager: info@haltonoutdoorclub.ca or phone 905 634 2012 |
