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Georgian Bay Islands National Park Daytripping |
Georgian Bay Islands National Park Daytripping
Along with Park staff, we'll explore the natural and cultural landscapes that make Georgian Bay Islands National Park one of Canada's protected heritage places. We'll meet you at King Bay (off 12-Mile Bay Rd., past Moose Deer Point) with stable tandem kayaks - and after a short orientation, away we go!
- Explore the landscape that inspired the Group of Seven
- Walk over a billion years of history where hard rock has been warped like melting plastic
- See rare species that are a cornerstone of one of the most unique, diverse ecosystems anywhere: the world's largest freshwater archipelago
- Explore habitat that creates the highest diversity of reptiles and amphibians of any National Park in Canada
Kayaking is a wet sport, so come prepared to have fun and get wet. You will be paddling on the Bay for up to 5 hours, with stops every hour or so.
You must have “Basic Skills” course or equivalent including capsize practice. Combine this daytrip with a 1/2-day clinic and make a weekend getaway package of it!
Staffing:
The trip staff consists of a lead guide and an assistant guide (on full daytrips only). Sometimes an apprentice leader will come along for training. The lead guide is trained in Wilderness First Aid and has advanced kayak and rescue skills along with formal White Squall guide training. Typically, they are certified national instructors with Paddle Canada and have many years of tripping and guiding experience. The assistant guide is likewise highly trained and is often in a co-leadership role with the lead. The apprentice has been chosen for his/her outdoor skills and is in a learning position.
Suggested Reading, Maps & Charts:
Participants can mail-order these items through us by simply calling (705) 342-5324 or
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Ghosts of the Bay: A Guide to the History of Georgian Bay – Lynx Images
Natural History of Georgian Bay  (276k) by Gerard Courtin
A Brief History of Georgian Bay (172k) by Graham Ketcheson
Cool Facts About Georgian Bay (12k) by Graham Ketcheson
There are several excellent basic kayaking texts available – contact us for for suggestions.
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