FEBRUARY MIDWEEK GETAWAY – KAWARTHA


Tuesday, Feb 23 – Wednesday, Feb 24, 2021

Leaders Freda and Clive Wright


Our second midweek getaway features two days of skiing/snowshoeing in North Kawartha township.  Kawartha Nordic, as it is more commonly known, is a lovely Nordic ski and snowshoe Club located north of Peterborough. Some of you may recall the Club skied at Kawartha Nordic on their way home from the ski trip to the Haliburton Highlands, approximately two years ago and everyone enjoyed the experience.


This trip has been designed with the assumption that we remain in Stage Three of re-opening or better. Should we return to Stage Two, or lower, the trip will be cancelled. The February Midweek Getaway trip will be subject to the HOC Covid Guidelines for skiing and snowshoeing as published on the Club website. Please read these guidelines prior to registering for this trip. The ski/snowshoe Covid Guidelines include, but are not limited to the following:  

  • Masks will be worn on the bus at all times unless eating or drinking
  • Participants must answer Covid related screening questions before boarding the bus
  • Use of resort chalets and other facilities may be limited
  • Group meals may be modified and/or not offered

In order to be sensitive to complications posed by the pandemic, the Club has negotiated cancellation policies that allow the Club to cancel the trip without penalty, up to 30 days prior to the trip start date, allowing your payments to be fully refunded. 

 

The Kawartha Nordic Ski Club is a "not-for-profit" organization operated by numerous volunteers (much like the Halton Outdoor Club). Founded in 1976 by a group of avid skiers, Kawartha Nordic now offers 45 kms of classic and skate trails, as well as 9 km of snowshoe trails through scenic Canadian Shield wilderness.  The trails are suitable for all levels of skiers and snowshoers. Kawartha Nordic owns 350 acres of land and holds a "land use" permit for their remaining trails on crown land.  The Club is now fortunate enough to have a Piston Bulley groomer, greatly improving the quality of grooming and the overall skiing experience.  


Tuesday, February 23: The bus will depart Burlington at 0800 hours, arriving at Kawartha Nordic late morning. We will enjoy a day on the trails and depart at 1600 hours to drive to the Holiday Inn in Peterborough. There are a number of restaurants within walking distance of the hotel or you can order in if that is your preference. More information will follow with further details on dining locations.

 

Wednesday, February 24: We will depart the Holiday Inn at approximately 0900 hours to spend the balance of the day, once again, at Kawartha Nordic departing at approximately 1530 hours to return to Burlington, dependent upon, of course, the weather conditions.


Our accommodation will be at the Holiday Inn – Waterfront, located in downtown Peterborough on the Otonabee River.  The hotel offers a saltwater pool that connects to the outdoors even in winter, as well as an indoor whirlpool and fitness area.  Unfortunately, due to the COVID 19 pandemic the Holiday Inn is not able to provide breakfast.  However, there are restaurants directly opposite the hotel to accommodate breakfast (e.g. Smitty's and Tim Hortons). 


The rate for double occupancy is $230.00 and for single occupancy it is $295.00The maximum number of participants is 34. Six spaces are available for “single” accommodation, on a first come-first served basis.


This pricing covers the coach, one-night accommodation and the trail fees.  Costs not included are dinner on the evening of Tuesday and breakfast on the morning of Wednesday, plus any other personal items you may wish to purchase.


Cancellation Policy:  You may cancel your trip and expect a full refund, minus a $25.00 processing fee (per application), up until January 21, 2021.  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, the trip will NOT be cancelled. 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. 


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