Georgian Bay Gourmet Program
July 7
Arrive at Killarney Mountain Lodge in time to meet your chefs, guides and fellow travelers for dinner at 6:30. Meet afterwards in the Carousel Lounge. Anne, Mary and your guides will outline the program and answer any questions you have about the trip. Spend the first night at Killarney Mountain Lodge.

July 8
Enjoy a hearty breakfast in the dining room before embarking on your journey. Your guides will go through all the equipment for the trip and help you pack your personal items. Practice a wet exit in the swimming pool and work on basic skills. Paddle by sea kayak to our lunch spot on a beautiful island en route. Arrive in the late afternoon at our base-camp island location and meet your chefs with appetizers in hand! Move into your tent, relax before dinner and enjoy a delicious feast at an elegant table setting on your own island.

July 9
After a tasty hot breakfast, we paddle out for the day to West Fox Island. Our luncheon chefs have prepared an unforgettable waterside buffet, so we need to work up an appetite! Paddle back through the many islands and inlets of the Georgian Bay shoreline and drink in the beauty of this rugged wilderness. Finish the day with another wonderful meal, wine and an evening of stargazing.

July 10
Enjoy a final breakfast prepared by Anne and Mary. Pack up your personal items and paddle home leisurely along Killarney's spectacular shoreline. Return to Killarney village in time for a farewell lunch of fresh-caught fish and chips at Killarney's famous Herbert Fisheries. Return home at your leisure in the afternoon.

The Skills
This trip is ideal for kayakers at all levels who wish to explore a spectacular Canadian shoreline. Professional guides offer basic instruction and safety training with top-of-the-line single and double kayaks. Participants should be comfortable in the water with a PFD.

Lodging
Killarney Mountain Lodge provides classic Canadian wilderness accommodation. Comfortable and cosy, our lodge rooms are pine paneled bed sitting rooms with private bathrooms. Enjoy two nights camping in Killarney's wilderness with top-of-the-line tents, sleeping bags and Thermarest sleeping pads.

Cuisine
Killarney Mountain Lodge is famous for home-style Canadian cuisine. We use only the freshest ingredients and blend traditional Killarney "comfort food" with imaginative contemporary recipes. While on trip, your Georgian Bay Gourmet chefs will create savory menus from their three cookbooks using fresh provisions and their creative talents. We cater to all special dietary needs and requirements. Your package fee includes the services of your chefs and sea kayak guides, shuttles, sea kayaking and camping equipment (including sleeping bag), first night's Lodge accommodation and food from before dinner on July 7th until after lunch on July 10th. Selected wines included for dinner July 8th and 9th.

Sample dinner menu ...
Cindy Lou's Spicy Chicken Curry
Fragrant Basmati Rice
Stir Fried Veggies
Spiced Bananas
Selected Wines

The Weather in July
Killarney's weather is very similar to our northern border states (Michigan, Ohio) during the month of July. From the Canada Day holiday weekend (July 1st) to Labour Day Weekend (early September), the weather is warm at night (12-25 degrees C) and moderately hot during the day with very low humidity (20-30 degrees C). There is intermittent rain during our summer season on Georgian Bay. Visitors enjoy summer in Killarney as a welcome break from the humid heat of many North American cities.

Adventure Essentials
Outdoor adventures are always more enjoyable if you have the proper clothing and equipment. The following list is basic guideline that will enhance your Killarney experience. Please don't hesitate to contact us with any questions you may have. For kayaking, paddling activities always mean wet feet; for daytime paddling sport sandals are a popular choice, as are neoprene booties.

Clothing
· Kayaking shoes: neoprene booties, sport sandals or running shoes
· Land shoes: hiking boots, approach shoes or running shoes
· Rain jacket (must be waterproof and decent quality, rain pants are great too)
· Wide brimmed hat to protect from sun and rain
· Quick-dry (nylon) shorts (1 pair)
· Quick dry (nylon) pants (1 pair)
· Wool or synthetic socks preferred
· Fleece jacket or wool sweater (1)
· Synthetic or synthetic/cotton blend t-shirts (2)
· Synthetic or synthetic/cotton blend long-sleeved shirt (1)
· Swimsuit
· Bandana

Equipment
· Sunglasses with strap
· Sunscreen (min SPF 15)
· Bug repellant
· Toiletries and any medications
· Pocket knife
· Binoculars and field guides

Reservations
Your package fee of $750 CAN (plus applicable taxes) includes kayaks and camping equipment (including sleeping bag), guide services, accommodation and food from before dinner on July 7th until after lunch on July 10th. Package price is per person, double occupancy. Single occupancy add $75. Fares do not include Sales Tax, Goods and Services Tax or Gratuities. To reserve please contact us by phone, fax or email. Your reservation is confirmed upon receipt of a C$200 deposit by VISA, Mastercard, AMEX or by cheque (payable to Killarney Mountain Lodge). Deposits are refundable (less a $50 administration fee), if notice of cancellation is received at least 30 days in advance of the program start date. With less than 30 days notice, deposits are either forfeited or held for another booking this season or next. Killarney Mountain Lodge & Outfitters reserves the right to cancel this program at any time. Full refunds would be issued if this decision was necessary.