September 13, 2024

Canoe Camping in Killarney

Difficulty Rating:
Camping
⭐⭐️⭐️️
Beauty Rating:
⭐⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️️
Solitude Rating:
⭐⭐️⭐️⭐️️
Adventure Category:
Adventure Start:
Sep 13, 2024 6:15 AM
Estimated End:
Sep 15, 2024 7:00 PM

Adventure Description

We're visiting what may be the most beautiful park in Ontario. Killarney is famous for its shining white quartzite cliffs, beautiful lakes and some of the best mountain views that the province has to offer.

We've planned a trip that's suitable for beginner backcountry campers but has something to offer more experienced explorers who want a challenge too.

This camping trip showcases both the best of Killarney but also backcountry camping with a beautiful canoe in campsite at one of the quieter spots in an already remote park. The trip begins with a relatively short paddle to our campsite on beautiful Bell Lake. We'll set up camp there and chill out for the afternoon.

Want to learn camp skills? We'll show you how to pitch a tent, light a fire, portage a canoe - whatever you want to learn! We'll have a pristine lake to swim in and the East end of Killarney to explore by canoe.

The first night, you'll fall asleep outside under what will hopefully be clear night skies. The stargazing in Killarney is otherworldly and you can expect to see the Milky Way along with more stars than you've ever seen before.

Day 2, you'll have the choice of spending a day at the campsite or hiking up Silver Peak, the highest point in the park. Not for the faint hearted, this challenging 11km hike has some of the best views in the park with a 360 panorama over Killarney's famous white peaks. Those who stay in the campsite can cool off in the water at what might be the best time of year to visit the park, explore by canoe or simply lay back in a hammock and relax.

We'll eat delicious meals over campfires and wake up each morning to hot coffee and an endless sense of possibility.

On our final day, we'll paddle back to civilization and stop at a local diner for a celebratory group meal before heading home to Toronto.

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 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

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

We're visiting what may be the most beautiful park in Ontario. Killarney is famous for its shining white quartzite cliffs, beautiful lakes and some of the best mountain views that the province has to offer.

We've planned a trip that's suitable for beginner backcountry campers but has something to offer more experienced explorers who want a challenge too.

This camping trip showcases both the best of Killarney but also backcountry camping with a beautiful canoe in campsite at one of the quieter spots in an already remote park. The trip begins with a relatively short paddle to our campsite on beautiful Bell Lake. We'll set up camp there and chill out for the afternoon.

Want to learn camp skills? We'll show you how to pitch a tent, light a fire, portage a canoe - whatever you want to learn! We'll have a pristine lake to swim in and the East end of Killarney to explore by canoe.

The first night, you'll fall asleep outside under what will hopefully be clear night skies. The stargazing in Killarney is otherworldly and you can expect to see the Milky Way along with more stars than you've ever seen before.

Day 2, you'll have the choice of spending a day at the campsite or hiking up Silver Peak, the highest point in the park. Not for the faint hearted, this challenging 11km hike has some of the best views in the park with a 360 panorama over Killarney's famous white peaks. Those who stay in the campsite can cool off in the water at what might be the best time of year to visit the park, explore by canoe or simply lay back in a hammock and relax.

We'll eat delicious meals over campfires and wake up each morning to hot coffee and an endless sense of possibility.

On our final day, we'll paddle back to civilization and stop at a local diner for a celebratory group meal before heading home to Toronto.

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 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

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

Itinerary

Friday 13th September

06:30 - 11:15 - Drive to Killarney

11:15 - 12:00 - Pick up gear, eat lunch

12:00 - 14:00 - Hit water, paddling lesson, canoe to campsite

Afternoon - Set up campsite, swim, soak up the sun, free time.

18:00 - Dinner around a campfire

Evening - Chill around campfire, roast smores, stargaze

Saturday 14th September

Either Canoe to the Silver Peak trail and hike to one of the parks most spectacular lookouts or spend a lazy day at the campsite, swimming, paddling and hanging out at the site.

Sunday 15th September

Slow morning, break camp and lunch before returning to Toronto

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

19:00 - Anticipated return to Toronto

Rental Gear available

Canoes, PFDs, Paddles, Tents, Cookware and Cups. Sleeping bags and sleeping pads can be rented at the link in the trip description

Adventure Cost

Event Cost:
$445+HST
Transport Cost:
$60+HST

Cancellation Policy

This trip will be billed in full upon registration. 90% refund for any cancellations before August 30th. 50% before September 6th. No refunds are possible after September 6th.
If you cancel and wish to rejoin, please confirm with us on Discord to ensure that the updated registration has been received.

Members Attending

Alejandra
Soham
Bharath
Maria
Viviana
Ashleigh
Camille
Linda
Arunya
Gina
Emily
Caleb
Nathan
Johnry
Anirudh
Norah
Emily
Kelsey

Members on Waitlist

This adventure is now full but you can join the waitlist!

Adventure Cancellations

Soham
Bharath
Caleb

Sign-Up Deadline

This adventure opens for registration soon!

Trip Updates

30/08/24 - The van is now full. Self-drivers who can offer a carpool may be eligible for a discounted trip, message on Discord to learn more.

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