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About the club
The Wilderness Adventurers outdoor club in Toronto Ontario, was formed approximately
25 years ago by a small group of canoeists. The club has since grown to around
100 single and family memberships sharing a variety of interests from cross-country
skiing to hiking, and both flat and whitewater canoeing. The congenial nature
of the club encourages one to join in, learn new skills, carry on club traditions
and, most importantly, the club believes in maintaining our natural heritage
for the enjoyment of all.
The Wilderness Adventurers of Ontario is unique club in that it is all volunteer
based. The club itself does not organize any trips, or own any equipment, members
organize their own trips, which are then listed in the quarterly news letter
that is sent out to all the members by mail, and also listed in the Members
and Visitors sections of our web page. So what the club does provided you with
is, other people to go camping, canoeing, hiking or any other outdoor activity
that you would like to organize or participate in.
Club outings are planned and led by members, with a minimum of formality and expense. Trip organizers assist in arranging car pools, and participants share in the cost of food, transportation, and park or camping fees. Members provide their own equipment, but trip organizers can often assist new members in renting or borrowing essential items.
Visit our Frequently Asked Questions Page
Our annual meeting is held in November. This is when the club executive committee recaps the year's events for the club members, and sets new club events such as trips, social occasions, the newsletter, and any other functions the club might undertake. The members elect a new executive committee, in which members serve a two year term.
The 2008 Executive Committee
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President................................
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Darryl Harding
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Trips & Events.......................
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Ian McIsaac
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Sociall Events.........................
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Robert Halliwell
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Treasure.................................
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Rechard Adamson
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Education...............................
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Mike Johns
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Membership...........................
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Brent Oliver
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Newsletter Editor...................
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Carol Dowell
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Secretary...............................
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Chris McMurdo |
Throughout the year members are invited to participate in a series of workshops and instructional sessions designed around outdoor activities. In addition, we also enjoy social activities, which include corn roasts, spring picnics and slide nights.
The club is an affiliate member of the Federation of Ontario Naturalists. In this capacity the club supports awareness of environmental issues and encourages individual member action.