Last week we packed up the twins and our wagon, and headed out to Bon Echo to investigate details for September 15.  Included here are all the details you will need to know:

1. Change of time: the wedding will take place at 3pm to give time to those who are arriving same day. That means you should expect to be at the put-in for 2 pm at the latest to ensure you get to our site on time.

2. Rain cover, in the unlikely event of bad weather, is on the east side of the park and highway, beside Bruce’s canoe rental shop and the ferry. If we decide to move to that location, I will update this site with a notice.

3. Things to bring: guests will need to bring their own cutlery, a cup and a plate, as well as a cushion or seat to sit on if they think the Canadian Shield might not suit them.

4. Canoe Transport: If you are hoping for a canoe-ferry from the put-in to the island, remember to let us know when you plan on arriving at the put-in.  Give yourselves time to drive through the park and walk the 600m trail from the lot to the lake. If you are renting, you should find Bruce in his shop on the east side of the park. He rents canoes for 4hrs at $20, 8hrs at $25 and for 24hrs at $30, and accepts only cash. There’s more information here.

5. Getting there: Bon Echo is closer than we remembered. It took us 2.5 hrs to Napanee, and then it’s 50 minutes north from there.

6. Groceries: there is a Foodland in NorthBrook, about 20 minutes south of the park.

7. Mobile network is dodgy at best.  Don’t expect to rely on it whilst in the park.  Rogers customers may benefit from a new nearby tower, but only intermittently at best. Bell customers may as well leave their phones in the car. Heck! Let’s all leave our phones in the car :).