Summer Days in September
With sunny skies predicted for the Labour Day Weekend, people are flocking north to enjoy the last official days of summer.  For those in the know, life after Labour Day gets even better ...

 

Hike, paddle, sail, swim and explore Killarney Park during warm days.  Snuggle under a comfy duvet after a hearty meal at Killarney Mountain Lodge.  These are the indulgences of autumn days on Georgian Bay, when many of summer's visitors have returned home.  

 

Now's the time to try kayaking for the first time with our outdoor guides, or return to a favourite haunt along the shores of Philip Edward Island.  Hike along the LaCloche Silhouette Trail and view spectacular fall colours as the leaves turn to red, orange and gold.

Three Night Adventure Packages start at $557 per person, including lodging, food and your choice of guided outdoor day trips.  Contact Bonnie for more information, or to book your September visit to Killarney.

Fall Equinox Photo Workshop
Exercise your creativity with popular instructor and international photographer Rob Stimpson. Based at Killarney Mountain Lodge, this three-day workshop allows you to explore Killarney Village and renowned Killarney Provincial Park on early morning and late afternoon shooting expeditions. Rob focuses on learning by doing to help you experiment with new techniques and create images that capture a sense of place. September 20 - 23, 2007 $650 per person (Single occupancy add $170).

Download the complete Photo Workshop Program, or contact Bonnie Toll-Free 1-800-461-1117, or by email at escape@killarney.com to book your spot.

Climbing Silver Peak ... With a Canoe ??

Yes, you read correctly.  July 2007 marked the world's first ascent of Silver Peak while portaging a canoe (at least we don't know of anyone else who has contemplated, let alone achieved this feat).  

 

Glen McLaughlin and Blair Menard trekked, in their own words, "an honest 10 mile (16 km) day trip/hike - especially when we missed a marker and ended up on the wrong mountain top (with pictures to prove it), thus requiring us to double back to get to the proper destination - Silver Peak - likely one of the park's most difficult canoe portages."

 

When asked the obvious question "Why?" by Killarney Outfitters Manager and Assistant Manager Jenn Dryden and Meighan Artkin, Glen explained that "I had been thinking about this for no-less than 5 years.  Friends have learned firsthand I like to bring out the best in people. I've also been known to set 'stretch goals' for myself, and with the best intentions, motivate others to participate." 

 

Glen and Blair certainly stretched themselves last month.  After negotiating with Jenn and Meighan for a weathered-but-lightweight canoe, the two adventurers set out. 

 

On Friday, the 13th of July, they conquered the Peak, Ontario's fourth highest at 539 metres.  Glen is pictured here with their canoe - on top of the world and happy to inspire other intrepid travelers to push their limits!  

 

For all adventure enquiries (world firsts as well as gentle day paddles in Killarney Park), visit www.killarneyoutfitters.com, or contact Jenn or Meighan Toll-Free 1-800-461-1117 or paddle@killarney.com.