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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  }\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\u003eWant to try backcountry sea kayak camping without the stress of figuring it all out yourself? Lake Opeongo is big enough to sea kayak and small enough to be manageable — accessible campsites, backcountry wilderness, and smaller water than the Great Lakes. Four days, three nights, real backcountry, proper coaching. You might even see a moose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eYour group travels as an \u003cem\u003eexpedition pod\u003c\/em\u003e — paddling, 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  \u003c!-- ===== STATS BAR ===== --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ko-stats\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-stat\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"ko-stat-val\"\u003e4\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\"\u003eOpeongo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ko-stat-label\"\u003eAlgonquin Park\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\"\u003eExperience Required\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ===== ITINERARY ===== --\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eItinerary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe route adapts to conditions and group pace — that 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\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-schedule-focus\"\u003eMeet at the Lake Opeongo access point. Paddle to base camp as a group — your first navigation and group travel exercise. Set up camp, first meal together.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-schedule-row\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-schedule-day\"\u003eDays 2–3\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-schedule-focus\"\u003eKayak exploration from base camp — navigation practice, coached paddling, island hopping, and backcountry skills including food preparation, bear hang setup, and camp management.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-schedule-row\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-schedule-day\"\u003eDay 4\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-schedule-focus\"\u003eBreak camp, pack out, and paddle back to the access point. Trip debrief and wrap-up.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ===== WHAT YOU'LL LEARN ===== --\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhat You'll Learn\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eEverything that separates a day paddle from a multi-day expedition — taught by doing it for real.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul class=\"ko-list ko-check\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNavigation\u003c\/strong\u003e — route planning, chart reading, and on-water decision-making across a big lake\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCamp craft\u003c\/strong\u003e — site selection, tarp setup, bear hangs, Leave No Trace practices\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpedition meal planning\u003c\/strong\u003e — food selection, preparation, safe storage, and cooking as a group in the backcountry\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGroup travel\u003c\/strong\u003e — paddling as a pod, communication on the water, managing different paces\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRisk management\u003c\/strong\u003e — weather reading, go\/no-go decisions, adapting the plan when conditions change\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBoat handling\u003c\/strong\u003e — coached paddling with feedback on strokes, edging, and efficiency throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\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\u003eSea kayak, paddle, PFD, and spray skirt — full kit provided\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eExpedition food — all meals from dinner Day 1 through lunch Day 4, planned and prepared together as part of the curriculum\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCommon camping gear including group tarps, cook kit, water treatment, and camp essentials\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBackcountry campsite platforms and park permits under Kayak Ontario's commercial operating licence\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eExperienced ORCKA\/Paddle Canada instructors at 1:4 ratio throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eKayak Ontario online learning dashboard access\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\u003eSleeping bag and sleeping pad\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePersonal paddling clothing — quick-drying layers, no cotton. Expect to get wet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eTransportation to Lake Opeongo, Algonquin Park\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eParking fees at the access point\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eExtra snacks if you need them between meals\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 backcountry expedition — everyone participates in paddling, cooking, camp setup, and navigation. No passengers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFood planning, preparation, and safe storage are core instructional components of this expedition — that's why meals are included and managed by the group under instructor guidance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eLake Opeongo conditions can change quickly. Route and campsite decisions adapt as needed — that's part of the experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBase camp format — you'll explore from a central campsite rather than moving camp each day.\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 Paddle Canada Level 1 or ORCKA Flatwater B (or equivalent). You should be comfortable with wet exits, basic re-entries, and a full day on the water. No prior camping or expedition experience needed. Not sure? \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@kayakontario.com\" style=\"color: #2D8C9E;\"\u003eGet in touch\u003c\/a\u003e.\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\"\u003eNo. Sea kayak, paddle, PFD, spray skirt, and common camping gear are all included. Bring your own sleeping bag, sleeping pad, and personal paddling layers.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eWhat's the difference between an expedition and a course?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-faq-a\"\u003eA course is structured around certification criteria with formal assessment. An expedition is a real backcountry trip with coaching built in — you learn by doing, at your pace, without pass\/fail pressure.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eWhy are meals included?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-faq-a\"\u003eFood planning, preparation, safe storage, and bear hangs are core skills in a tripping certification. The group plans and cooks together under instructor guidance — it's part of the curriculum, not a catering service. Bring extra snacks if you need them between meals.\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\"\u003eThe trip runs rain or shine — paddling and camping in varied conditions is part of the experience. We adapt the route based on weather, which is one of the things you'll learn. We only stand down for genuine safety concerns.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eHow do I get to Lake Opeongo?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-faq-a\"\u003eYou're responsible for your own transportation to the access point at Lake Opeongo in Algonquin Park. Parking fees at the access point are your responsibility. Carpooling details are usually shared among the group before the trip.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eI've never camped before. Is that okay?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-faq-a\"\u003eCompletely fine. Camp setup, cooking, and backcountry skills are part of what you'll learn. Your instructors handle the logistics — bring a sleeping bag, a pad, and a willingness to sleep outside.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eCan this trip count toward KT1?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-faq-a\"\u003eYes — this expedition can count as the field component for the \u003cstrong\u003eORCKA Kayak Tripping Level 1\u003c\/strong\u003e certification. Pair it with the KT1 online theory module to earn your certification. If you just want the on-water experience, the expedition stands on its own — no module required.\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 qualifies as the field component for ORCKA Kayak Tripping Level 1. Pair it with the KT1 online theory module to complete the certification. See the certification 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 can count toward an \u003cem\u003eORCKA Kayak Tripping and Guiding\u003c\/em\u003e certification if paired with an online theory module. Optional — the expedition stands on its own without it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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\"\u003eTrip planning, logistics, risk assessment, and the fundamentals of multi-day paddling expeditions. Complete the module and this expedition together to earn your ORCKA Kayak Tripping Level 1 certification.\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\n  \u003c!-- ===== BUILT FOR LIFELONG LEARNING ===== --\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eBuilt for Lifelong Learning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eEvery Kayak Ontario expedition includes access to your personal online learning dashboard — clear preparation before the trip, structured learning on the water, and continued support afterward. Track your progress, complete modules on trip planning, food safety, navigation, and backcountry skills, and return any time to review lessons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ===== LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ===== --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ko-land\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eWe acknowledge that Lake Opeongo and Algonquin Provincial Park are located on the traditional territory of the \u003cstrong\u003eAlgonquin Anishinaabe people\u003c\/strong\u003e, who have lived on and cared for these lands and waters since time immemorial. We are grateful for the opportunity to paddle and camp here, and we recognize that our presence carries responsibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis acknowledgement, accompanied by action, includes contributions to Indigenous-led organizations that sustain and protect these waters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kayak Ontario","offers":[{"title":"Aug 4 - 7","offer_id":43033954943175,"sku":"","price":795.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0042\/9608\/1443\/files\/LOIT2.png?v=1707327125","url":"https:\/\/www.kayak-ontario.com\/products\/lake-opeongo-instructional-tour","provider":"Kayak Ontario","version":"1.0","type":"link"}