Victoria Day Camping in Algonquin

Difficulty Rating:
Camping
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Beauty Rating:
⭐⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️️
Solitude Rating:
⭐⭐️⭐️️
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Adventure Start:
May 18, 2024 9:00 AM
Estimated End:
May 20, 2024 6:00 PM

Adventure Description

Our first group camping trip of the year! We're visiting the iconic Algonquin Park, famous for it's massive untouched wilderness, plentiful wildlife and mindblowing scenery.

We're staying at a front-country group site on Whitefish lake, making this an easy introduction to camping for those who haven't been before but also has plenty to offer for more experienced campers.

The Victoria Day long weekend is traditionally the beginning of camping season in Ontario and with luck, it should be pretty warm! We'll be leaving on Saturday morning, returning Monday afternoon.

Nothing quite like cooling off in the lake

You'll get to experience all of the things that make camping incredible like:

- Stargazing under the clearest skies you've ever seen

- Eating delicious food and bonding with friends around a campfire

- Swimming in crystal clear lakes

We also have some special activities organized for this trip. We'll be teaching a group canoe lesson then taking you out to explore the islands of Whitefish lake. For those who are up for it, you'll have the option of hiking one of Algonquin's most iconic trails.

Learn to canoe then explore the lakes

If you're new to this, you'll learn to set up camp, start a fire, how to cook outdoors, purify water and any other skills you'll need to join our back-country trips later in the season. The campsite has running water and toilets so you can be as rustic or as comfortable as you feel like! You'll have a comfortable tent pad and spacious tent to sleep in - you may be surprised how well you sleep.

This trip is suitable for all members and super affordable, at about half the cost of what you would find anywhere else.

What's included

This trip is professionally guided and includes all camp meals and cooking equipment, tents for you to sleep in and canoe rental. We have cheap equipment rental for those who need a sleeping bag and sleeping pad.

Before the trip we'll be sharing a detailed packing list telling you absolutely everything you need to think about and pack, as well as an info session to ask any outstanding questions so you can turn up feeling totally prepared, ready to have an amazing time with the WU crew.

Our first group camping trip of the year! We're visiting the iconic Algonquin Park, famous for it's massive untouched wilderness, plentiful wildlife and mindblowing scenery.

We're staying at a front-country group site on Whitefish lake, making this an easy introduction to camping for those who haven't been before but also has plenty to offer for more experienced campers.

The Victoria Day long weekend is traditionally the beginning of camping season in Ontario and with luck, it should be pretty warm! We'll be leaving on Saturday morning, returning Monday afternoon.

Nothing quite like cooling off in the lake

You'll get to experience all of the things that make camping incredible like:

- Stargazing under the clearest skies you've ever seen

- Eating delicious food and bonding with friends around a campfire

- Swimming in crystal clear lakes

We also have some special activities organized for this trip. We'll be teaching a group canoe lesson then taking you out to explore the islands of Whitefish lake. For those who are up for it, you'll have the option of hiking one of Algonquin's most iconic trails.

Learn to canoe then explore the lakes

If you're new to this, you'll learn to set up camp, start a fire, how to cook outdoors, purify water and any other skills you'll need to join our back-country trips later in the season. The campsite has running water and toilets so you can be as rustic or as comfortable as you feel like! You'll have a comfortable tent pad and spacious tent to sleep in - you may be surprised how well you sleep.

This trip is suitable for all members and super affordable, at about half the cost of what you would find anywhere else.

What's included

This trip is professionally guided and includes all camp meals and cooking equipment, tents for you to sleep in and canoe rental. We have cheap equipment rental for those who need a sleeping bag and sleeping pad. Tell us what you need to rent here.

Before the trip we'll be sharing a detailed packing list telling you absolutely everything you need to think about and pack, as well as an info session to ask any outstanding questions so you can turn up feeling totally prepared, ready to have an amazing time with the WU crew.

Meals

We'll have vegan/veg and meat options for each meal

Saturday Lunch - BYO packed lunch
Saturday Dinner - Hot dinner around the campfire
Sunday Breakfast - Hot Breakfast and coffee/tea
Sunday Lunch - Wraps/sandwiches
Sunday Dinner - Hot dinner around the campfire
Monday Breakfast - Hot Breakfast and coffee/tea
Monday Lunch - Group meal at a nearby restaurant (not included in cost)

Transport

The van is now full. We'll help organize car pools for those who need a ride. Self-drivers please note you'll need to purchase an additional parking pass for approx $30.

Itinerary

Saturday 18th May

08:00 - 12:00 - Drive to Algonquin

12:00 - 13:00 - Lunch on the beach

13:00-15:00 - Set up camp

15:00-18:00 - Free time

18:00 - Dinner around a campfire

Evening - Chill around campfire, roast smores, stargaze

Sunday 19th May

Morning - Breakfast, beginner canoe lesson or hike

Afternoon - Paddle and explore Whitefish lake. Hang out at the campsite

Monday 20th May

Slow morning, break camp and lunch before returning to Toronto

12:00 - Leave park, go for a celebratory group lunch at a local restaurant

18:00 - Anticipated return to Toronto

Rental Gear available

Tent and camp meals. Sleeping mats ($30) and sleeping bags ($40) are available to rent.
Adventure Cost
Event Cost:
$325 +HST
Transport Cost:
$60+HST

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To join this adventure, you'll first need to become a member of Wilderness Union. We're an Outdoor Adventure Community of 20-40 year olds dedicated to helping you get out of the city, explore more and find your outdoor friend group.
Membership gives you access to over 100 unique adventures a year, regular socials, outdoor education and our private discord all at unmatched pricing.
Sign up for a one month free trial and $25 in trip credit towards your first adventure and start seeing more of the wild.

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Credit Eligibility

This trip is eligible for trip credit use and any credit on file will be automatically applied against the cost of the adventure (up to $25 per adventure).  Review your current credit balance in your account.
This trip is not eligible for trip credit use (except for any refund credit on file).

Cancellation Policy

This trip will be billed in full upon registration. 90% refund for any cancellations before April 27th. 50% before May 11th. No refunds are possible after May 10th.
If you cancel and wish to rejoin, please confirm with us on Discord to ensure that the updated registration has been received.

Join This Adventure

To join this adventure, you'll first need to become a member of Wilderness Union. We're an Outdoor Adventure Community of 20-40 year olds dedicated to helping you get out of the city, explore more and find your outdoor friend group.
Membership gives you access to over 100 unique adventures a year, regular socials, outdoor education and our private discord all at unmatched pricing.
Sign up for a one month free trial and $25 in trip credit towards your first adventure and start seeing more of the wild.

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Members Attending

Elizabeth
Megan
Rutendo
Aaron
Benazir
Johnry
Joanna
Julie
Cynthia
Jia Lei
Joseph
Laura
Norah
Kelsey
Surbhi
Fayadh
Bahar

Members on Waitlist

Daniel
Yilong
Emily
chen
Marcelo
Ishani

Adventure Cancellations

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Trip Updates

27/4/24 - The van is full as of 22:30. Anyone signing up for a ride after this point will carpool with another member. We'll help you organize this. 12/5/24 - The trip is completely full and if you're listed as on the waitlist, you'll only get a spot if someone else drops out.

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