“The World In A Grain Of Sand”
(Private Tour Only)
“To see the world in a grain of sand and a heaven in a wild flower, hold infinity in the palm of your hand and eternity in an hour” -William Blake
$1600-2000 per group of up to 13 people
(Prices vary depending on group size. All prices quoted in CAD & subject to taxes)
*Please note that the minimum age for this tour is 5 years.
PERFECT FOR BEGINNERS!
This trip is suitable for first-time campers. All levels of fitness encouraged to join.
Sandbanks at Dusk
Trip Details:
Departure Dates: SEPTEMBER ONLY
Duration: 2 Days/1 Night
Group Size: Max. 14
Departure Address: 2280 Dundas St. West (Loblaws Parking Lot)
Departure Time: 8:00AM
**Guests may, alternatively, request an 8:45AM departure at 300 Borough Drive in Scarborough (Walmart Supercentre parking lot)
End Address: Same as departure
Included:
Tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad
15 passenger van transportation
Parks fees
Camping fees
Shared canoe rental
Guided hike on Cedar Sands & Dunes Trail
1 Breakfast spread, 1 Sandwich Lunch (gluten-free alternatives available), 1 Dinner (vegetarian)
Campfire with S’mores (weather permitting)
Stargazing (weather permitting)
Safety and first aid equipment
Disposable masks & lots of sanitizer
Not Included:
Lunch on Day 1
Snacks
Wine tasting
Tips (for your guide)
Pillow
What To Bring:
Backpack
Pillow
Clothing (for warm days and cool nights)
Camera
Sunglasses
Flip-flops
Hiking shoes
Hat
Swimsuit
Water wings (for children)
Towel (quick dry is best)
Toiletries
BUG SPRAY!
Sunscreen
Headlamp or flashlight
Raincoat
Water bottle
Hand sanitizer/wet wipes
Money (1 lunch, wine tasting, snacks, alcohol)
Medications
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)
**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
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.
8:00AM DEPARTURE
9:45AM THE BIG APPLE
Rest stop at The Big Apple in Colborne. Get your camera out! This is a very exciting stop with lots of wonderful things to do, and one-of-a-kind snacks and souvenirs to pick up for the trip.
11:45AM HUFF ESTATES WINERY
Enjoy pizza straight from a wood-burning stone oven, and some wine tasting at Huff Estates Winery in Bloomfield. To complement the beautiful scenery, we’ll stroll through the coinciding outdoor modern art exhibit too.
2:30PM (approx.)
Arrival at Sandbanks Provincial Park, followed by an introduction to the campsite & a tent setup demo.
3:30PM CEDAR SANDS TRAIL
This short educational hike passes over boardwalks lined with fir and cedar trees, and if we’re lucky, you may just spot some swans in the nearby river.
4:30PM FREE TIME
7:00PM DINNER
Find your way back to camp, where a delicious vegetarian dinner awaits.
8:30PM CAMPFIRE (weather permitting)
Gather around the campfire to unwind with S’mores and some good company.
DAY 2
7:30-8:00AM BREAKFAST
9:00AM CANOEING
Groups head to the river for an optional canoe/kayak rental.
11:00AM PACK UP CAMP
12:30PM LUNCH SPREAD
1:30PM
A 40 minute group hike along the Woodlands Trail takes us to Dunes beach.
2:30PM FREE TIME
Sit on the beach, swim, or wander through endless dunes, the option is yours. Guests also have the option of continuing onto a guided hike of the legendary Dunes Trail.
4:30PM DEPARTURE
7:30-8:00PM
Drop off at end destination in downtown Toronto
COVID-19 Update:
Temporary Changes Implemented:
-Buffet-style meals to encourage social distancing, with cooks also wearing gloves and face masks
-Guests may, alternatively, opt to drive themselves (up to 2 guest vehicles per tour group)
-Masks available to guests
-Hand sanitizer available to guests
-Gear/equipment sanitized between uses
-Tour vehicle regularly sanitized