| Paddling Title |
Bruce Penninsula Car Camping Scouting Trip |
| Type of Trip |
Car Camping |
| Date(s) |
July 24 to July 27, 2026 |
| 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 |
The weather in this part of the Bruce Penninsula can change quickly so the daily plan will refect the morning weather reports.
We will be driving to the launch sites which will be within 30 to 45 minutes of the campground. Trip will be a combination of inland lakes and either Lake Huron or Georgian Bay if winds permit.
Parking fees if any are not included in the trip fee.
One option may include paddling Cameron Lake into Cypress Lake (depending on water levels) which provides access to the Bruce Trail to hike to the Grotto.
Please bring a sturdy pair of running shoes or hiking shoes.
Paddling options include Lake Eugenia, Fishing Islands or Lyle Island (on the way home).
If the winds cooperate, also a possibility to access Lake Huron from Oliphant.
We have 2 group campsites - additional details will be provided prior to the trip.
Firewood is not included in the trip fee. Participants are self sufficient for for food.
Quality of cell service is unknown and depends on your service provider.
There are bathrooms, showers and dishwashing sites in the park.
Tokens are required for the shower.
Good idea to have flip flops for the showers.
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| Body of Water |
Interior Lakes, Georgian Bay and/or Lake Huron |
| Registration Opens |
Car Camping - 8 weeks before the trip start date |
| Registration Opens on this date (at 12:00 am) |
June 8 |
| Name of Volunteer Trip Leader(s) |
Anne Marchildon & Judy Dragun |
| Email of Volunteer Trip Leaders(s) |
anne2243marchildon@gmail.com | cleojade001@yahoo.ca |
| Contingency Phone, Name |
Anne Marchildon - 416-399-9520 | Judy Dragun - 905-466-1048 |
| Trip Address |
Harmony Acres Campground - 6798 Hwy 6, Tobermory ON N0H 2R0 |
| Google Pin of Parking |
Parking location for daily paddles will be provided on the morning of the paddle. |
| Is this a scouting trip? |
Yes |
| Paddling Vessels Permitted |
Recreational kayaks not permitted |
| Arrival time - To get boats, equipment ready for launch |
TBD each morning. |
TIME - SHORELINE SAFETY MEETING (PRE-LAUNCH)
(PDFs on; Kayaks, equipment on the shore, ready to go) |
TBD each morning. |
| Maximum number of paddlers including leader(s) |
10 |
| Bathroom Facilities |
Varies |
| 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 |
$121 |
| 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 Over $100 |
No refund unless your spot is
filled from the waitlist, and a $5.00 cancellation fee will apply. To cancel
your registration at any point; you must email the Club Manager: manager@haltonoutdoorclub.ca or phone 905-634-2012. |
