FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

 

Q. Tell me more about the club.
A.

The majority of our members are people that enjoy the wilderness and are looking for other people to go on trips with, whether it is camping, hiking, cross-country skiing, etc.

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.

The club does however organize training trips and social events, this is where the membership fees go into, also pay for the mailing of the news letter, help support accredited foundations for preservation of our wilderness, etc. All the money raised is put back into the club. Any member can go on a trip listed in the news letter, they will get in touch with the person organizing that particular trip, and will be informed on where they will meet, what to bring, and what they are responsible for, usually a meal on the trip. Generally the club members have their own equipment (tent, sleeping bag, canoe, personal items, etc.). If somebody does not have a tent, then they will be teamed up with somebody that does, most of the trips are for 8 people because most camp sites will accommodate only 4 tents (2 people per tent), besides would you like to make a meal for more the 8 people?. The rest of the gear (stove, pots etc.) will be shared, usually somebody will have these items. You are also responsible for your own canoe, if there is no empty seat in a members canoe. The cost of the trip food, camping fees, canoe rental is all shared equally between the people that went on the trip.

   
Q. How are trips organized?
A. Club outings are planned and led by members on a volunteer basis 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.
   
Q. How are trips announced?
A. There is a quarterly newsletter that is sent out to all members listing the trips scheduled for that quarter (spring, summer, fall, winter). In the newsletter there is also any other information pertaining to the club, i.e. President's message, latest news, camping tips, etc. All this information is also posted in the members' area of this Wilderness Adventurers Web Page.
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Q. Are there any club meetings?
A. There is no set club meeting. All information is distributed by the newsletter and the web page. There are, however, social meetings, as in the picnic, slide night, and corn roast, where members meet and talk about their adventures.
Once a year, in November, there is the Annual General Meeting (AGM). This is when the club executive committee recaps the year's events for the club members, set new club events, such as trips, social occasions, and any other functions the club might undertake. The members elect a new executive committee, in which members serve a two year term.
   
Q. How much does it cost to join the club?
A. Club memberships are $35 for singles or $55 for families. This includes a quarterly newsletter, a spring picnic, fall corn roast, Christmas party and a slide night.
   
Q. Where is the club located?
A. The Club is located in Toronto Ontario. There is no club house, however the club members, who live in the Greater Toronto Area, throughout southern Ontario, and one member in Yellowknife, North West Territories, keep in contact through e-mail, newsletter, telephone, and this website.
   
Q. How can I join?
A. You can join by filling out the application Form. Please print it out and fill it in, then mail it along with your cheque to the address at the bottom of the form.
   
Q. Where do you run your trips?
A. Most of the trips take place in southern Ontario parks and crown land.