One of the most fun ways of spending a summer's day. Elora is a gorge-ous spot (I'm sorry) a couple of hours out of the city with rapids that cut through overhanging rock on both sides. We'll get equipped with tubes that will safely take us down the river, over rapids before spitting us out at the bottom so we can go back up and do it again. This is one of Toronto's most iconic and popular day trips for a good reason and with the weather we've got coming up it promises to be an amazing day.
In between runs we'll chill out in the park, eat lunch together and spend an afternoon in the sun. This is a fully guided trip that Jon will also be joining us for.
The tubing run is a couple of kilometers. It's mostly a lazy river but with a few rapids thrown in that make it pretty exciting. We'll float down together, waiting for each other when we get separated then walk back up to the top.
We'll stop for breaks and have lunch. The following is the official advice from the park.
08:50 - Meet at PetroCanada by Keele Station
09:00 - Shuttle leaves from PetroCanada at 1750 Bloor St W
10:30 - Meet self-drivers at Elora Gorge Conservation Area (NOT the quarry!)
10:30 - 16:30 - Tubing and hanging out
18:30 - Anticipated return to Toronto
This custom map is georeferenced, meaning it will show you where you are on the map in the right software and lays out the rough path that we’ll be following. It’s opened with the Avenza app which must be downloaded and installed in advance of the adventure.
You should also download the What3words app - this makes it easy to share and find locations in the unlikely event that you get lost.
It's now looking like there's a chance of intermittent thunderstorms. The park are pretty cautious about this so if it poses any danger, they'll shut down the tubing.
There should be much fewer bugs on the river. Importan
Remember to pack a lunch, some snacks and at least 1l of water.
No additional reservations required but you'll need to pay $7.50 entrance on arrival at the park.
Tubing Injuries - You should only tube if you are a competent swimmer and wear your PFD and helmet at all times. Tubing is generally very safe but do not try to stand up in fast flowing water because you could trap a foot. Instead, float and catch up with your tube.
Sunburn/heat stroke/dehydration - Wear sunscreen and a sun hat. Make sure that you hydrate regularly
Ticks -There may be ticks in the area. You should wear pants rather than shorts to prevent them latching on and lighter colours make it easier to spot them and keep you more cool. There's no need to worry about ticks if we take a few precautions and we'll talk about doing a tick check after the hike just to confirm we haven't picked any up. You can learn more here
Getting lost - This is a wilderness location, away from help so it's imperative that we stay together at all times. If you get separated from the group, stop and call for help. It's unlikely that you'll have reception during this adventure.
We like to share some of the indigenous background of the areas we visit because these territories have rich histories that are easy to overlook. Indigenous communities have a connection to and respect for the land that has largely been lost since European settlement. As we strive to form a deeper connection with the land, we have much to learn from these communities. I use the Native Land map to learn more about these areas and find that developing a richer understanding leads to a greater enjoyment of the adventures.
The park is located on the traditional territories of the Missisaugas of the Credit First Nation the Anishnabe, the Petun and the Odawa.
One of the most fun ways of spending a summer's day. Elora is a gorge-ous spot (I'm sorry) a couple of hours out of the city with rapids that cut through overhanging rock on both sides. We'll get equipped with tubes that will safely take us down the river, over rapids before spitting us out at the bottom so we can go back up and do it again. This is one of Toronto's most iconic and popular day trips for a good reason and with the weather we've got coming up it promises to be an amazing day.
In between runs we'll chill out in the park, eat lunch together and spend an afternoon in the sun. This is a fully guided trip that Jon will also be joining us for.
The tubing run is a couple of kilometers. It's mostly a lazy river but with a few rapids thrown in that make it pretty exciting. We'll float down together, waiting for each other when we get separated then walk back up to the top.
We'll stop for breaks and have lunch. The following is the official advice from the park.
08:50 - Meet at PetroCanada by Keele Station
09:00 - Shuttle leaves from PetroCanada at 1750 Bloor St W
10:30 - Meet self-drivers at Elora Gorge Conservation Area (NOT the quarry!)
10:30 - 16:30 - Tubing and hanging out
18:30 - Anticipated return to Toronto
This custom map is georeferenced, meaning it will show you where you are on the map in the right software and lays out the rough path that we’ll be following. It’s opened with the Avenza app which must be downloaded and installed in advance of the adventure.
You should also download the What3words app - this makes it easy to share and find locations in the unlikely event that you get lost.
It's now looking like there's a chance of intermittent thunderstorms. The park are pretty cautious about this so if it poses any danger, they'll shut down the tubing.
There should be much fewer bugs on the river. Importan
Remember to pack a lunch, some snacks and at least 1l of water.
No additional reservations required but you'll need to pay $7.50 entrance on arrival at the park.
Tubing Injuries - You should only tube if you are a competent swimmer and wear your PFD and helmet at all times. Tubing is generally very safe but do not try to stand up in fast flowing water because you could trap a foot. Instead, float and catch up with your tube.
Sunburn/heat stroke/dehydration - Wear sunscreen and a sun hat. Make sure that you hydrate regularly
Ticks -There may be ticks in the area. You should wear pants rather than shorts to prevent them latching on and lighter colours make it easier to spot them and keep you more cool. There's no need to worry about ticks if we take a few precautions and we'll talk about doing a tick check after the hike just to confirm we haven't picked any up. You can learn more here
Getting lost - This is a wilderness location, away from help so it's imperative that we stay together at all times. If you get separated from the group, stop and call for help. It's unlikely that you'll have reception during this adventure.
We like to share some of the indigenous background of the areas we visit because these territories have rich histories that are easy to overlook. Indigenous communities have a connection to and respect for the land that has largely been lost since European settlement. As we strive to form a deeper connection with the land, we have much to learn from these communities. I use the Native Land map to learn more about these areas and find that developing a richer understanding leads to a greater enjoyment of the adventures.
The park is located on the traditional territories of the Missisaugas of the Credit First Nation the Anishnabe, the Petun and the Odawa.
