Have you ever been tubing on the "lazy river" at waterparks? How about through a massive natural gorge with rapids, and limestone cliffs 72 feet high? That's what you're in for when you join this once-in-a-lifetime group camping trip to Elora in Wellington County, Ontario.

Hit the road for 2 days on a fun Elora Gorge camping retreat you’re not likely to forget anytime soon…

Requirements:

All participants are required to be at least 122cm (48”) in height

Anyone under 18 years will need a guardian there to sign the waiver

PERFECT FOR BEGINNERS!

This trip is suitable for first-time campers.

PLEASE NOTE:

All levels of fitness encouraged to join, however, the tubing portion of this trip is not recommended for children under 10. Children should be supervised by their parents at all times.

Also, Elora Gorge campground has a no alcohol policy in effect

Trip Details:

Departure Dates: July 1 & 31, September 4

Duration: 2 Days/1 Night

Group Size: Max. 14

Departure Time: 8:00AM

Departure Address: 2280 Dundas St. West (Loblaws Parking Lot)

Directions: Get off at Dundas West Subway station and walk south on Dundas West. In about a block, you’ll see an LCBO and Loblaws grocery store on the east side of the street. Look for the dark blue “Lake Fever” branded van in the parking lot.

**Guests may, alternatively, request an 8:45AM departure at Square One in Mississauga.

End Address: Same as departure

Trip Menu:

**Please note that our tour meals are all vegetarian, so no meat or seafood products will be served throughout.

Dinner –Either: 1) Asian Vegetable Stir Fry on a Bed of Brown Rice, 2) Veggie Burritos, OR 3) Gourmet Pasta Primavera in Tomato Sauce

Breakfast –A selection of toast/bagels, cereal, yoghurt, fruit, oatmeal

Lunch - Sandwiches (veggie deli meats, veggies; gluten-free alternatives available upon request)

**Please be sure to mention any allergies/conditions, or dietary requirements you may have on the pre-checkout forms.

Itinerary

DAY 1

7:45AM

Meet At Loblaws Parking Lot (Just south of Dundas West Subway Station) - 2280 Dundas Street West

8:00AM DEPARTURE

9:45AM VICTORIA PARK

We park the van in the quaint old town of Elora. Following the Grand River up Mill St., past sculptures and shops, we’ll make our way up to Elora Gorge Lookout in Victoria Park. Get ready for a spectacular view of the gorge. We’ll even take a staircase down to have a stroll about the riverbed.

12:30PM LUNCH SPREAD

2:00PM ELORA GORGE

Welcome to Elora Gorge Conservation Area campground. Guests will get acquainted with the campsite, and take part in a short tent setup demo.

3:30-5:30PM ELORA QUARRY

A clifftop trail surrounds this gorgeous former limestone quarry turned swimming hole.

6:00PM FREE TIME AT CAMP

Have a bocce tournament, play frisbee or just enjoy the fresh air. Everything’s better in the wilderness!

7:30PM DINNER

9:00PM CAMPFIRE (weather permitting)

Unwind around the fire with lovely banter and games. Then when the fire gets low, learn how to make world famous S’mores.

DAY 2

8:00AM BREAKFAST

8:45AM PACK UP CAMP

10:15AM HIKE

The group takes a short hike to Hole In The Rock to see the gorge up close before we ride the rapids.

11:30AM TUBING REGISTRATION

We register, rent out equipment and change into swim gear.

12:00PM LUNCH

12:30-5:00PM TUBING THE GRAND RIVER

The moment you’ve waited for. There will be enough time for at least 2 RUNS ON THE RIVER (each run takes over an hour, as there is a lot of walking in between).

5:30PM DEPARTURE

7:00-7:30PM HOME

Welcome back to reality!

Trip Includes:

Tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad
15 passenger van transportation
Camping fees at Elora Gorge Conservation Area
$50 tubing registration & equipment rental package
At least 2 tubing runs on the Grand River
Entry fee into Elora Quarry Conservation Area
2 short hikes
1 Breakfast spread, 2 Sandwich Lunches (gluten-free alternatives available), 1 Dinner (vegetarian)
Campfire with S’mores (weather permitting)
Stargazing (weather permitting)
Use of regulation bocce ball set
Safety and first aid equipment
Disposable masks & lots of sanitizer