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}\n    .ko-stat-val { font-size: 16px; }\n    .ko-clinic p { font-size: 14px; }\n    .ko-list li { font-size: 12.5px; }\n    .ko-faq summary { font-size: 12.5px; }\n    .ko-faq .ko-faq-a { font-size: 12.5px; }\n    .ko-prereq p { font-size: 12.5px; }\n    .ko-schedule-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n    .ko-schedule-day { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid #EEF1F2; padding: 10px 14px; }\n    .ko-schedule-focus { padding: 10px 14px; }\n    .ko-program-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n  }\n  @supports not (container-type: inline-size) {\n    .ko-stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }\n  }\n  @media (max-width: 360px) {\n    .ko-stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }\n    .ko-stat-val { font-size: 15px; }\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ko-clinic\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ===== INTRO ===== --\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eEastern Georgian Bay is known for its iconic smooth, flat rocks and windswept pines. Franklin, Mink, and McCoy Islands are a paddler's paradise: stunning scenery, sheltered channels, and open crossings across the Thirty Thousand Islands. This five-day instructional expedition explores that coastline while building real navigation and coastal travel skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eYour group travels as an \u003cem\u003eexpedition pod\u003c\/em\u003e, navigating, cooking, and camping together. Everyone has an active role. This isn't a guided tour, it's a structured instructional expedition with coaching built into every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ko-media-center\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"Franklin Island Georgian Bay\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0042\/9608\/1443\/files\/IMG_8580_480x480.jpg?v=1635501832\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ===== STATS BAR ===== --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ko-stats\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ko-stat-val\"\u003e5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ko-stat-label\"\u003eDays\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ko-stat-val\"\u003eFranklin Islands\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ko-stat-label\"\u003eGeorgian Bay\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ko-stat-val\"\u003e1:4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ko-stat-label\"\u003eInstructor Ratio\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ko-stat-val\"\u003eL1+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ko-stat-label\"\u003eKayak Ontario Level\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ===== ITINERARY ===== --\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eItinerary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eExact route and campsites may shift based on weather and conditions. Flexibility is part of the experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ko-schedule\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-schedule-row\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-schedule-day\"\u003eDay 1: Snug Harbour\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-schedule-focus\"\u003eArrive at Snug Harbour for a trip briefing, orientation, and gear check. Meet your coaches and fellow paddlers, then launch into the islands.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-schedule-row\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-schedule-day\"\u003eDays 2 to 4: The Islands\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-schedule-focus\"\u003ePaddle through Franklin, Mink, and McCoy, exploring the region's coastal waters. Navigation with charts and compass, coached paddling, and hands-on coastal skills en route.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-schedule-row\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-schedule-day\"\u003eDay 5: Takeout at Snug Harbour\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-schedule-focus\"\u003eFinal paddle and takeout at Snug Harbour. Closing debrief. We usually head for fish and chips at Gilly's afterward (your own cost).\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ko-media-center\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"Georgian Bay paddling\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0042\/9608\/1443\/files\/IMG_8705_480x480.jpg?v=1635501780\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ===== WHAT'S INCLUDED ===== --\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul class=\"ko-list ko-check\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFive-day instructional expedition with experienced Kayak Ontario coaches at 1:4 ratio\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eGroup meals, planned, prepared, and cooked together as an expedition pod (Days 1 to 5, except Day 1 breakfast and Day 5 dinner)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eShared group gear: tarps, group kitchen essentials, and charts, compasses, and cases for navigation\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCamping at scenic sites, with permits and reservations arranged for the group\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ===== WHAT TO BRING ===== --\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhat to Bring\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul class=\"ko-list ko-dash\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSea kayak and dry suit: bring your own, or rent from us and select at checkout\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eTransportation to and from the put-in at Snug Harbour, and any parking fees\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePersonal paddling layers: dry suit or neoprene and paddle jacket, as appropriate\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSnacks and extra personal food: assume all snacks are on you, and bring plenty. Group meals cover Days 1 to 5, but bring more than enough of your own food to stay fuelled and happy across the week. Day 1 breakfast and Day 5 dinner are also your own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePersonal camping gear: sleeping bag, sleeping pad, tent, available to rent if you don't have your own\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ===== GOOD TO KNOW ===== --\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eGood to Know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul class=\"ko-list ko-dash\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThis is an active expedition. Everyone participates in paddling, cooking, camp setup, and navigation. No passengers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eGeorgian Bay conditions can change quickly. Route and campsite decisions adapt as needed, and that is part of the experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe Thirty Thousand Islands offer everything from sheltered channels to open crossings, ideal terrain for building navigation and coastal judgement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRentals available: expedition kayak, dry suit, and camping gear. Select your rentals at checkout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ===== PREREQUISITE ===== --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ko-prereq\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrerequisite:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kayak Ontario Level 1 minimum, Level 2 recommended. An equivalent Paddle Canada or ORCKA sea kayak Level 1 also qualifies. You should be comfortable with wet exits, basic re-entries, and a full day on the water. Not sure if you're ready? \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@kayak-ontario.com\" style=\"color: #2D8C9E;\"\u003eGet in touch\u003c\/a\u003e and we'll help you assess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ===== FAQ ===== --\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ko-faq\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails open\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eDo I need my own kayak or gear?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-faq-a\"\u003eYou can rent what you need: kayak, paddle, spray skirt, dry suit, and personal camping gear. Select your rentals at checkout. Shared group gear (tarps, charts, compasses, group kitchen) is included, and you bring your own personal layers and sleeping kit. Bringing your own boat is welcome.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eHow does food work?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-faq-a\"\u003eMeals are planned and prepared together as a group across Days 1 to 5, except Day 1 breakfast and Day 5 dinner, which are on you. Snacks are your own, so bring plenty, you want more than enough to stay fuelled and happy on a full week of paddling.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eHow do I get to Snug Harbour?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-faq-a\"\u003eParticipants are responsible for their own transportation to and from the put-in at Snug Harbour, near Parry Sound, and for any parking fees. Carpooling among participants is common, and we'll help coordinate if useful.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eWhat if the weather is bad?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-faq-a\"\u003eGeorgian Bay sets the agenda. We build flexibility into the route and campsite plan for weather holds. Learning to make those decisions is part of the expedition.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eIs this a guided tour?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-faq-a\"\u003eNo. It's an instructional expedition. You'll have qualified Kayak Ontario coaches throughout, and the five days are structured around building real expedition competence: navigation, coastal travel, group management, and camp craft. Everyone in the group has an active role in making the expedition work.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eCan I earn a certification on this expedition?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-faq-a\"\u003eYes. This expedition suits any level of the \u003cstrong\u003eORCKA Kayak Tripping and Guiding\u003c\/strong\u003e program. Pair it with the matching online module (KT1, KT2, or KT3 when it launches) to be assessed and certify. You certify one level at a time, and each certification includes its own assessed trip, but every expedition you paddle also logs kilometres, nights, and leadership toward the levels above. Prefer just the paddling? The trip stands on its own with no assessment. See the pathway below.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ===== CERTIFICATION PATHWAY ===== --\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eCertification Pathway\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThis expedition works for every level of the \u003cem\u003eORCKA Kayak Tripping and Guiding\u003c\/em\u003e pathway. Come to tour with no assessment, or pair it with the matching online module to certify. Either way, the kilometres, nights, and leadership you log here count toward your progress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- COUNTS TOWARD STRIP --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center !important; margin: 18px 0px 6px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center !important; font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; color: #5A7A86; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eCounts toward every level\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold; color: #2d8c9e; background: #E8F4F6; border-radius: 100px; padding: 4px 12px; margin: 3px;\"\u003eKT1\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold; color: #2d8c9e; background: #E8F4F6; border-radius: 100px; padding: 4px 12px; margin: 3px;\"\u003eKT2\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold; color: #2d8c9e; background: #E8F4F6; border-radius: 100px; padding: 4px 12px; margin: 3px;\"\u003eKT3 · soon\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ko-program-cards\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-program-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"ko-program-card-label\"\u003eOnline Module + This Expedition\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"ko-program-card-title\"\u003eKayak Tripping Level 1\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-program-card-desc\"\u003eComplete the KT1 theory module and this expedition to earn your Kayak Tripping Level 1 certification, the foundation of multi-day paddling.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003ca class=\"ko-program-card-link\" href=\"\/products\/kayak-tripping-level-1-learn-to-kayak-trip-online-module\"\u003eView KT1 module →\u003c\/a\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-program-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"ko-program-card-label\"\u003eOnline Module + This Expedition\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"ko-program-card-title\"\u003eKayak Tripping Level 2\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-program-card-desc\"\u003eComplete the KT2 theory module and this expedition to earn your Kayak Tripping Level 2 certification, expedition leadership and guiding.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003ca class=\"ko-program-card-link\" href=\"\/products\/kayak-tripping-level-2-expedition-leadership-guiding-certification\"\u003eView KT2 module →\u003c\/a\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- KT3 CAPSTONE (coming soon) --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ko-prereq\" style=\"margin-top: 16px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKT3, the capstone (coming soon).\u003c\/strong\u003e Where you cross from skilled tripper to trip leader. Pass it and you hold an ORCKA trip leader designation, qualified to plan, lead, and guide multi-day expeditions of your own. This expedition counts toward it too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; margin-top: 16px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kayak-ontario.com\/collections\/orcka-kayak-tripping-and-guiding-courses\"\u003eSee how the full pathway works →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ===== LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ===== --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ko-land\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eWe acknowledge that this expedition through eastern Georgian Bay and the Thirty Thousand Islands, in the area now known as Carling, takes place on the traditional territory of the \u003cstrong\u003eAnishinaabe\u003c\/strong\u003e peoples, the Ojibway, Odawa, and Potawatomi, within lands covered by the \u003cstrong\u003eRobinson-Huron Treaty of 1850\u003c\/strong\u003e. We recognize the enduring connection of local communities, including \u003cstrong\u003eWasauksing First Nation\u003c\/strong\u003e, to these lands and waters, and we are grateful for their stewardship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis acknowledgement, accompanied by action, includes contributions to Indigenous-led organizations that make a lasting impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kayak Ontario","offers":[{"title":"July 28 - 1","offer_id":44521077866695,"sku":null,"price":1345.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0042\/9608\/1443\/files\/FIT.png?v=1724282920","url":"https:\/\/www.kayak-ontario.com\/products\/franklin-island-instructional-tour","provider":"Kayak Ontario","version":"1.0","type":"link"}