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Kawartha Highlands Signature Site Provincial Park

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Kawartha Highlands Signature Site Provincial Park

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We will be using Day Passes to canoe in the park at Wolf Lake Access Point- a relatively small lake with a mix of wilderness, campsites and private cottages.

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Regional Health Unit for this Park: Peterborough Public Health

Kawartha Highlands Signature Site is the largest park in southern Ontario after Algonquin Provincial Park.

It is a special place with opportunities to experience the outdoors ranging from backcountry canoeing and camping to a short hike. Before visiting please be aware that the access points at Kawartha have limited facilities and parking capacity.

We ask that all visitors be responsible and prepared for whatever activity you plan on participating in at the park. Please stick to designated trails and portages, and be respectful of other park visitors and the natural environment at all times.

Always remember around water - use life-jackets, plan your trip and be prepared for uneven backcountry terrain.

Kawartha Highlands is open all year long, for backcountry adventures in any season. If you are planning on coming to the park, consider contacting park staff so they can help you make the most of your visit.

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All the information you need to know about Kawartha Highlands Provincial Park.

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This beach is in hawaai. The most mesmerizing sunset i have ever seen.

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Lilac... Its fragrance is like heaven !

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TBH afraid to be in water but i have been once and this outdoor activity is very intresting 

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TBH afraid to be in water but i have been once and this outdoor activity is very intresting 

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#SitSpot A place where land meets sky and brings me peace - Pavithra

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My sit spot #sitspot

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My Outdoors everyday-Sit spot challenge

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Watch this helpful video to see how to dress and pack for your canoe trip!

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Watch this helpful video to see how to dress and pack for your canoe trip!

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View this clip  from ORCKA Canoe Instructors and complete the connected assignment Safe Canoe 1 before your trip with us!

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1. Open the link
2. Complete this Google Form after viewing the Safe Canoeing 1 video from ORCKA above.

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Watch the video in the link above and complete the Google Form below to further test and develop your knowledge about this great mode of transportation: the canoe!!

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1. Open link
2. Complete this Google Form after viewing the Safe Canoeing 2 video from ORCKA before your trip with us.

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Watch this short video introducing our natural setting here in Peterborough and the Kawarthas.

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The Land Between Documentary Series Trailer

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No such thing as 'bad weather', just the wrong clothing: What to Bring List

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No such thing as 'bad weather', just the wrong clothing: What to Bring List

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If there is anything here you are missing, we recommend shopping at local thrift stores- links below.

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 What to Bring - Fall Day Experience 2022

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Talize- huge store with great selection!

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Talize- huge store with great selection!

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Chemong Road in the North end of Peterborough.

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Vinnie's- a great local charity- and an awesome place to buy outdoor gear!

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Vinnie's- a great local charity- and an awesome place to buy outdoor gear!

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Three different locations!

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Vinnies / Society of St. Vincent de Paul Peterborough, Ontario

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Vinnies / Society of St. Vincent de Paul Peterborough, Ontario

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Vinnies / Society of St. Vincent de Paul Peterborough, Ontario

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Please check out our website to learn little more about our outdoor adventure and education company, by clicking the photo above.

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The Land Canadian Adventures is a multi-award-winning team of outdoor educators and wilderness guides in the North Kawarthas, and we specialize in four-season backcountry travel, experiential education and wilderness training across Ontario and BC. We leverage the power of wilderness travel and nature connection to upgrade our visitors' skills, demonstrate cultural and natural heritage, build leadership, and help teams overcome obstacles together.

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Your lead guides and co-founders of The Land Canadian Adventures- Bretton and Briagh- are very glad to give you a warm welcome to the wilds of Canada.

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Connecting with Yourself and Your Team Through Nature

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Connecting with Yourself and Your Team Through Nature

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Outdoor challenges force creative problem solving and help teams build resiliance. A day out canoeing with The Land's team will definitely accelerate your team's progress through the stages of group development: from Forming-Storming-Norming- Performing! While we'll be adjourning our time with you, your team will enjoy many more successes, challenges and further development this year!

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Intro to the 5 C-tools of Wilderness Survival

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Intro to the 5 C-tools of Wilderness Survival

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The Five Cs of Survival x Tuckman's Model

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Outdoor adventures are not unlike braving the vast wilderness of the start-up and professional world.

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MANDATORY: Waiver for participation on our canoe trip!

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MANDATORY: Waiver for participation on our canoe trip!

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'Challenge by choice' is how we operate in person and online- it is very important you understand that you are assuming any risk associated with carrying out the challenges outlined in this course. You know yourself - trust number one (that's you!). And please fill out this waiver by no later than 7pm Friday, September 22nd.

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BY EXECUTING THIS DOCUMENT YOU ARE EXPRESSLY GIVING UP ANY RIGHT YOU, YOUR REPRESENTATIVES AND/OR YOUR ESTATE MAY HAVE TO SUE THE LAND CANADIAN ADVENTURES INC. AND ANY PERSON ASSOCIATED WITH THE LAND CANADIAN ADVENTURES INC. ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, STUDENTS AND AGENTS TO RECOVER DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY INJURY (WHETHER SHORT OR LONG-TERM) SUFFERED BY YOU AND/OR YOUR DEATH RESULTING FROM YOUR PARTICIPATION IN OUR ACTIVITIES.
To: The Land Canadian Adventures Inc. its director, officers, employees, students and agents WARNING OF RISK, DANGERS AND HAZARDS
While participation in outdoor activities involves risk of injury and death from many unforeseen sources, I hereby acknowledge that I have been specifically advised of the following dangers, risks and hazards associated with the type of outdoor activities provided by The Land Canadian Adventures Inc.: "acts of God", including inclement weather, thunder and lightning, falling trees, insect bites or attacks by animals; slipping and/or falling on natural or man-made obstacles; falling while climbing objects; accidents while traveling in motor vehicles; risk of drowning while operating a canoe or kayak or participating in any activity on, in, or near water such as swimming, fishing snowshoeing and skiing; ingesting any food, liquid or substance which may cause a negative reaction and/or death; dangers associated with dog-sledding, including crashing into trees or falling off of the sled; bodily injury caused by physical exertion during aerobic activities such as portaging, hiking, cross-country skiing or snow-shoeing; risk of environmental hazards such as frostbite, hypothermia or heatstroke, sunstroke, sunburns and dehydration.
RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER OF CLAIMS AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT In consideration of The Land Canadian Adventures Inc. its director, officers, employees, students and agents allowing me to participate in the activities provided by The Land Canadian Adventures Inc. and permitting me to use their equipment, and for other good and valuable consideration, I hereby agree as follows:

1. I WAIVE ANY AND ALL CLAIMS that I have or may in the future have against The Land Canadian Adventures Inc., and ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, STUDENTS AND AGENTS including their officers, directors, guides, employees, volunteers, contractors, agents and/or representatives (the "Releasees") and release the Releasees from any and all liability for any loss, damage, expense or injury, including death, that I may suffer, or that my next of kin, dependents, or any other person may suffer resulting from my participation in any activity offered by the Releasees, including travel to and from said activities, DUE TO ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE, BREACH OF CONTRACT, OR BREACH OF ANY STATUTORY OR OTHER DUTY OF CARE ON THE PART OF THE RELEASEES, AND ALSO INCLUDING THE FAILURE OF THE RELEASEES TO SAFEGUARD OR PROTECT ME FROM ANY RISK, DANGER OR HAZARD.

2. TO HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFY THE RELEASEES from any and all liability for any damage to property or personal injury to any third party resulting from my participation in the activities provided by the Releasees or use of the equipment provided by the Releasees.

3. I voluntarily agree to assume full risk for any and all injuries which I may sustain, regardless of severity, including death, and I assume full responsibility for any damages or losses that I may sustain as a result of my participation in any and all activities connected with The Land Canadian Adventures Inc. I acknowledge that I may

4. decline participation in any activity and that I shall be fully responsible for declining to participate in any activity I am not comfortable participating in or which I believe may present a risk which is too great. I hereby absolve the Releasees from any responsibility or duty whatsoever to prevent me from participating in any activity.

5. I understand and agree that it is my responsibility to ensure that I, and any persons under by care, have adequate insurance, including, but not limited to medical coverage, disability insurance and/or liability insurance.

GENERAL I CONFIRM THAT I HAVE READ AND FULLY UNDERSTAND THIS AGREEMENT PRIOR TO SIGNING IT, AND I AM AWARE THAT BY SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT I AM WAIVING CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS WHICH I OR MY HEIRS, NEXT OF KIN, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, ASSIGNS AND REPRESENTATIVES MAY HAVE AGAINST THE RELEASEES. I ALSO FULLY UNDERSTAND THAT I AND/OR MY ESTATE WILL BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR INJURY CAUSED BY ME TO THE PROPERTY OF THE RELEASEE OR TO ANY THIRD PARTIES OR THEIR PROPERTY. I AM NOT RELYING UPON ANY ORAL OR WRITTEN REPRESENTATIONS OR STATEMENT MADE BY THE RELEASEES WITH RESPECT TO THE SAFETY OF THE ACTIVITIES PROVIDED BY THE RELEASEES OTHER THAN WHAT IS SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT. THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE EFFECTIVE AND BINDING UPON MY HEIRS, NEXT OF KIN, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, ASSIGNS AND REPRESENTATIVES IN THE EVENT OF MY DEATH OR INCAPACITY
I confirm that I am the full age of majority or, in the alternative, I have indicated that I am the guardian of the minor participant named. If registering via fax, my signature shall substitute for and have the same legal effect as an original signature.

This Agreement and all rights, obligations, and duties as between the parties to this agreement shall be governed and interpreted solely in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario and no other jurisdiction. In the event any provision of this Agreement is found to be unenforceable, then the Agreement shall be read as if that provision was not included.

Signed this day of September 3, 2020.

Participant's signature / Guardian's signature if participant is a minor:

PROMOTIONAL MATERIAL: I acknowledge that pictures and/or video footage may be taken of me by the Releasees while I participate in the activities. I give my permission to use my name, likeness, image, voice, and/or appearance in any pictures, photos, videos, digital images etc. taken or made by the Releasees. I agree that the Releasee has complete ownership of said materials. I acknowledge that I will not receive any compensation for the use of such materials.

IF I AM UNDER THE AGE OF 18, I HAVE THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF MY PARENTS OR GUARDIAN TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ACTIVITIES AND A PARENT OR GUARDIAN HAS SIGNED BELOW.

Our activities can be strenuous and often involve exercises of a different nature than those most participants are used to. The Land does not want to engage you in activities that would be detrimental to your health or which would be opposed by your doctor because of recent illness, injury or surgery. If you have any questions regarding your participation in any activity with The Land, please discuss it with your physician. The Land asks for the following information so that we cam be aware of potential problems and will be better able to help you to safely enjoy these paddlesport activities. The Land holds this completed form and the information it contains in confidence. Only your lead guide will have access to it. Others may access it if needed in an emergency.

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Be sure to complete your smart waiver ahead of time!

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BY EXECUTING THIS DOCUMENT YOU ARE EXPRESSLY GIVING UP ANY RIGHT YOU, YOUR REPRESENTATIVES AND/OR YOUR ESTATE MAY HAVE TO SUE THE LAND CANADIAN ADVENTURES INC. AND ANY PERSON ASSOCIATED WITH THE LAND CANADIAN ADVENTURES INC.

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To keep warm, cook your food and clean your water, you'll need to know how to get a spark going and grow it into a healthy, manageable fire- not unlike taking your applied project from the tiny seed of an idea into a fully-fledged, sustainable business.

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Watch this clip by Bretton on how to build a fire.  Reflect on how the materials and the process relate to your own team’s success.

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The afternoon of your canoe trip, your team will be challenged to co-write a rap or another creative composition (for example: a song, poem, presentation, etc.) that tells the story of your Applied Project team's formation- who are you? What do you each bring to this effort? Where are you headed? How will this canoe trip shape your work together?

For inspiration, please view this spoken word performance that tells the story of the importance of natural and cultural heritage to The Land's mission.

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This is a fireside story about canoes: the crucible of our land's multicultural heritage, as well as a vehicle for nature connection, and communication across difference.

Patrons - Craig Brant, Hannah Davison, Curtis Elliot, Rob Howard, Ryan Lamoureaux, Marie Lumiss Paul Smith, Dave Wilfong

Inspired by Caleb Musgrave and Bruce Hawkins

Written and performed by Bretton Clark

Sound and Vision by What's Good Next

I was born in a mid-July snowstorm
Under Finger Foot Fang Falls on the west bank of the River Dumoine.
My own sweet mom was evacuated on a float plane alone
While the locals shot rapids to bring her baby boy home.
Nah I'm just playing: I'm from Mississauga.
I'm a wilderness guide straight out the GTA.
Yeah I played Duck Hunt, Mario Kart and Goldeneye, okay?
Suburbs verbs like playing video games,
A little road hockey, hit the mall: today was a good day.

You wanna know about the boy growing up in the Six?
The Credit River's where I learned my first few tricks.
Some massive salmon run hella fun size of your leg
Out Lake Ontario, Atlantic, coho what a lake!
My formative years: bumper boats in South River.
Eagle Lake, Mikisew learning how to just give'r
Hog: hike the bogs northwest of Algonquin -
There's a moose on the loose: swamp donkeys are charging.

Scare bear left the lair without a care
Nosed the rare steaks on the barbeque, delish to be fair.
Come bumbling, humbling, campers egos crumbling
Running inside mumbling I just seen a bear!

Now my life's dedicated to our home and native craft.
It's a boat that won't quit from the fore to the aft,
Bow to stern. Lesson learned - I'm about to drop science:
For the path to wellbeing use canoes for guidance.
Canada one five oh - this is the edge of the wedge:
The canoe's the crucible of our nation's heritage.
When you navigate the glassy face of a granite lake
The sundown makes the shadow's trace
Of an eastern white towering pine
Imprint on your mind you know it's a sign
Of the true north strong And the true north free.
Canoeing Canada is the place to be!
But props to The Hip and my man Gord Downie:
While this year may be about Canada one fifty,
It's really Anishnaabe fourteen thousand fiftythree!
So sit back my friends let's hear the real story of
Turtle Island, it's winding with rivers and lakes
From the land of the Haida to Mi'kma'ki;
Haudenosaunee in the south to the Inuit way up north.
The land called out and paddle craft were brought forth.
Tobacco offered up Great trees brought down
Raw logs hewn canoes dug out,
Or bark peeled off then stitched back together,
Seals harvested for skin boats of drum-tight leather

There's a reason this season sees me in the stern with
My paddle gripped and my loose hips
A few boat tips, that sun hits and my mind flips
And four hundred years unwind to a pre-colonial time.
Then the Recollet priests ride in.
French and English lying. Drawing the lines and cutting the pies.
Treaties are signed then thrown in the fire.
The Beothuk die and the First Nations cry
There was a genocide. A Canadian genocide.

Right there is an easy place to get stuck
For all Canadians with European ancestors
Who've been stumbling, fumbling for a way to fix it
Prefer to draw a line through time betwixt their
Royalex prospector sixteen foot sixes
And the voyageur freighter canoes
Movin' the fur and making it work
The Ottawa, Mattawa straight down the French River,
Hit Georgian Bay and the Great Lakes Stretch on forever.
Rocking a ponce de leon and a ceinture fléchée.
Upholding a venerable forty-plus per minute stroke rate.
Smoke a pipe, sing all night and sleep under the boats
Dream of Chasse Galerie and one day making it home.

But listen to me: unfortunately that's a massive cop out!
Eventually there is going to be an electric pow wow.
If we heed the sacred prophecy the Seventh Fire won't go out,
But there's tension at the mention of this history right now.
You can feel, try to heal it but there seems no way out.
When this reality we're all thrown in has me hopeless and screwed
I can unplug from those sources and plug into what's true:
There's a natural connection and it's available to you
One way to do this is to connect by canoe.

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This is a fireside story about canoes: the crucible of our land's multicultural heritage, as well as a vehicle for nature connection, and communication across difference.

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Primary combustible- that person on your team who always has that burst of energy and initial ideas and focus to get that spark into a full flame.

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How do you and your team make good decisions under pressure? How do you improvise and adapt to overcome?!?

Travel through time to the Yukon when the Canadian North drew thousands of people in with the promise of GOLD!  only to find themselves struggling to survive..

You can use this story as inspiration in your response to the Survival Smarts Activity in ordet to tell the story of how you and your teammates were able to make a difficult decision  under challenging circumstances in order to avoid this man's fate!

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Jack London 'To Build a Fire' | Nexus Studios

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This week, we're inviting you to do something relaxing and reflective to find some stillness and calm so you can start your semestre off right.  The first step here is to go for a walk in a local greenspace: a park, forest, community garden, etc.  Once you're there, take a moment to find somewhere to sit and just be.  You should try to sit for at least five minutes, but we challenge you to stay even longer than that.  In this time, notice all of your senses: what do you see, feel, hear, and smell?  Let yourself really become aware of the world around you.

Please share a photo of YOUR sit spot below. Write your name in the description and a few words describing your experience.

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Inspiration - Eastern White Cedar as Kindling!

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Inspiration - Eastern White Cedar as Kindling!

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Secondary combustible- that person or force that can help develop the project beyond the initial creative phase.

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Tertiary combustible - that steady person on your team who helps to carry the project through to completion once it's underway.

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Right down the street from Braleigh campus.

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