Canoeing in Canada May 2010

**Tony** · 14-01-2010, 11:28

INTRODUCTION:

The Bushcraft UK, Canoeing in Canada Expedition is a 7 day course led by uk guides/instructors. The course is a "no frills" low cost opportunity for members of the Bushcraft UK community to experience top of the range instruction in the beautiful Canadian province of Nova Scotia.

During the course students will be expected to participate in routine tasks around the camp such as firewood collection, cooking and general camp duties.

The closing deadline for this Expedition is 10th Feb, we have to have it booked up by then or we will lose this opportunity.

COURSE DETAILS:

Course provider: Bushcraft Expeditions.
Maximum numbers: 12
Minimum age: 18 (17 if accompanied by an adult)
Date of Exped - 27th May - 3rd June 2010
RV time TBA on the 27th Halifax airport
Drop off for travel home TBA on the 3rd June at Halifax airport
Accommodation: Attendees provide tents, sleeping bags etc.
Cost: £640

More information will be posted soon

This exped is fully inclusive: All canoe kit, meals, Instruction, local transfers etc (you provide your shelter, sleeping kit and international flights

)

As with all the Expeds and courses they're number dependent, if we get the numbers they go ahead, if we don't they'll get moved to another time slot.

The meeting point for this is in Halifax Nova Scotia, Canada (a great place, I used to live there)

As with the Scottish canoeing trip the group size is limited (12 for Canada and 14 for Scotland) and if there's 24 people for this Canadian trip we can accommodate two expeds.

It's a fantastic place to canoe and a great opportunity for a canoeing in a beautiful country at a great price.

Any questions pop them in the thread.

**coln18** · 14-01-2010, 12:07

could be up for this, as usual will let you know when you have firm dates in mind..

Colin..

**Shewie** · 14-01-2010, 12:09

Also interested in this, dates & costs depending

**scrogger** · 14-01-2010, 12:14

Oh heck!! Tony your gonna get me landed in the dog house with Swmbo on all this.

Question if I may. Would an expedition of this type accomodate kids My daughter 13 and son 10 (at the moment) both have canoed on the Colorado before?

If so I could be up for this and would need 4 places obviously to be confirmed etc etc.

Cheers

Andy

**Belargehair** · 14-01-2010, 12:14

Welcome to My City!

Where are you folks planning to canoe?

I've just ordered some canoe route maps from the Nova Scotia Map Store, so if you need the link let me know and I'll find it.

**GlenM** · 15-01-2010, 00:18

Again a definate maybe although my budget might not stretch to this expo

Glen

**Peterlee_Paddler** · 15-01-2010, 00:31

Very interested, dates depending.

**Tony** · 15-01-2010, 11:29

Solid dates and prices have been added to the first post

**scrogger** · 15-01-2010, 12:47

Tony is the format for this the same as the Canada expedition on their website?

I have already been given the green light by Swmbo

But just need to check the dates fully and the costs etc in conjunction with our family holidays. It would just be me on this occaision.

Cheers

Andy

**Shewie** · 15-01-2010, 12:48

When would you need a deposit Tone and what sort of lump would you need ? Would the end of April be too late for full payment ?

**scrogger** · 15-01-2010, 12:54

You sure about this Rich can you paddle with broken arms???

**Shewie** · 15-01-2010, 13:05

Originally Posted by scrogger

You sure about this Rich can you paddle with broken arms???

As long as she doesn't touch the face

**Woody** · 15-01-2010, 17:22

Originally Posted by scrogger

Tony is the format for this the same as the Canada expedition on their website?

Scrogger,

The general format is pretty much the same, the main differences being:

1. The routes/areas the BCUK group will take/use - All still in the Tobiatic area and incredible!!

2. The greater numbers on this trip - We aim for very small student/Instructor ratios on our main trips.

3. The kit that is/isn’t provided.

4. The duration

5. This will only take place if we get the numbers - Our main trip will go ahead regardless of numbers, even if there were only one person on it.

.... and as stated, the BCUK trip is a “no frills” experience … you are expected to muck in around camp and get your hands dirty!… oh and you don’t get to stay in a s****y hotel at the start/finish!!

Woody

**hammerthumb** · 15-01-2010, 18:21

For those who are interested, here is a link to a free Nova Scotia Govenment 1:100000 map of this wilderness area:

http://www.gov.ns.ca/nse/protectedar...cguide_map.pdf

**Shewie** · 15-01-2010, 18:44

Round one of discussions with swmbo didn't go too well.

She said I'm not going without her, but she can't go because she's still teaching until the 28th. End of.

**coln18** · 15-01-2010, 20:44

Rich

better get down the shops for some flowers and chocolates and start being nice to swimbo then, she may be a bit more soft on her views by round 15

Colin

**scrogger** · 16-01-2010, 11:03

Coln do you get an extra day to prepare in Scotland for the pagan festival that is St Valentines day.

I could have gone but did not realise this was whit week and we are due to go away with some friends to Wales..

Swmbo is happy for me to go but it would not look good to our friends so I must gracefully withdraw.

Andy

**korvin karbon** · 16-01-2010, 11:17

I would love to go, but havent canoed in ages, and i cant sort holidays out until April :-(

**Shewie** · 16-01-2010, 11:23

Originally Posted by scrogger

Coln do you get an extra day to prepare in Scotland for the pagan festival that is St Valentines day.

I could have gone but did not realise this was whit week and we are due to go away with some friends to Wales..

Swmbo is happy for me to go but it would not look good to our friends so I must gracefully withdraw.

Andy

Gutted for you mate, especially after getting the green light from the boss.

**DavidJT** · 16-01-2010, 11:24

Would have loved to go on this, but it clashes with family holiday to Sweden, so can't I'm affraid. If it's on again next year I'd be very interested. Hope it all goes well.
(I looked at flights out of curiosity, and they seem to be around £550 - £600, so £1200 all in is really good value IMHO for a great trip)

**scrogger** · 16-01-2010, 11:32

Aye these things are sent to try us Rich.

The worst thing is get this...

As you know we have a Caravan which I only allow to come out of storage for 2 weeks a year. So I am going to be on a caravan site in North wales in a shed on wheels rather than sat round a fire in the beautiful pristine wilderness of Canada!!

Where is the justice in the world!!!

On a plus not as way of a sweetner I have been given a Flexi pass for other adventures through the year.

Andy

**Woody** · 16-01-2010, 15:10

Originally Posted by DavidJT

Would have loved to go on this, but it clashes with family holiday to Sweden, so can't I'm affraid. If it's on again next year I'd be very interested. Hope it all goes well.
(I looked at flights out of curiosity, and they seem to be around £550 - £600, so £1200 all in is really good value IMHO for a great trip)

Guys,

Flights are £398 with Canadian Affair ( http://www.canadianaffair.com )

Direct - Gatwick > Halifax > Gatwick on Thursdays

Woody

**Peterlee_Paddler** · 17-01-2010, 03:16

I'll check at work on Monday about those dates but I'm fairly sure that there'll be a slot left for me.
Fingers crossed ...

**coln18** · 17-01-2010, 10:02

I am a go for this trip, Tony or Woody can you let me know when and how much deposit you want and when final payment must be made?

Colin...

**addo** · 17-01-2010, 16:23

This sounds like an excellent trip. I wont be able to make this one as Im broke and trying to get permission of the mrs to go on a cheap trip to Norway-Finland. Hope theres another planned for next year if this one is successfull. Cheers for organising it.

**Woody** · 19-01-2010, 16:24

Originally Posted by coln18

I am a go for this trip, Tony or Woody can you let me know when and how much deposit you want and when final payment must be made?

Colin...

Colin,

Once we have the numbers (Which need to be in by the 10th Feb) we will then send out further details

At the moment it isnt looking good, so it will probably end up getting put back to much later in the year or next year

Woody

**Peterlee_Paddler** · 20-01-2010, 09:10

So, apart from me and Colin, is anyone else able to go?
Was getting a bit excited about this one, and that's before I've even sorted out kit for the Arctic trip ...

**tedw** · 20-01-2010, 09:13

Can't make it this year, but I'd love to join you another time if you can make this an annual event. Good luck!
Cheers, TedW

**coln18** · 20-01-2010, 18:54

Message from Colin & Peter - LIVE THE DREAM -

Just imagine a paddle through all that scenery that we all watched with Ray recently, and a full week of it at that. Lets be honest, we can all go to Magaluf at any time (as long as we win the lottery), but a paddle for a full week for just over £600, i mean how hard can it be to rob your local bank, I hear endys are doing a nice line in Balaclavas - hint hint....

In all seriousness, this is one trip i would love to do, so if anyone else is a possible, please list your intentions now, so Woody has plent of time to get this exped up and running -

You know it makes sense!!!!!!!

Colin (Wannabee paddler)

**Shewie** · 20-01-2010, 19:01

If the rearranged date coincides with school holidays me and the mrs will be there.

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