Unfortunately, in-person programs are not being offered in 2020 due to the pandemic. We are offering FREE online interactive programs for campers of all ages, as well as our Leaders-in-Training program online to campers turning 15 or 16 years old this calendar year. Find out more.
2020 Transportation To and From Camp Big Canoe
By Car
For parents driving campers to camp on session start dates
Program | Drop-off at camp | Pick-up at camp |
Session 1 | Monday July 6 12:00-12:30pm | Friday, July 17 9:30-10:00am |
Session 2 | Monday July 20 12:00-12:30pm | Friday, July 31 9:30-10:00am |
Peewee | Friday, July 31 3:30-4:00pm | Tuesday, August 4 9:30-10:00am |
Session 3A | Tuesday, August 4 4:00-4:30pm | Sunday, August 9 9:30-10:00am |
Session 3B | Sunday, August 9 3:30-4:00pm | Saturday, August 15 9:30-10:00am |
Session 4 | Tuesday August 18 12:00-12:30pm | Saturday, August 29 9:30-10:00am |
July Skills & LIT – July 6 – 31
- At camp for Session 1 and 2 (July 6-17 and 20-31)
- There is a break between Sessions 1 & 2 – all leave on July 17 and return on July 20
August Skills & LIT – August 4 – 29
- At camp for Session 3A, 3B and 4 (August 4-15 and 18-29)
- There is a break between Sessions 3B & 4 – all leave on August 15 and return on August 18
View map and directions for traveling by car.
By Bus – $45 fee each way
- departs from New Hope United Church in Vaughan (Located near the corner of Rutherford Rd. and Jane St. , directions available below)
- please be at New Hope United Church 1/2 hour before departure time
Camp Bus Departure and Arrival Times 2019
Program | Bus Departure | Bus arrival |
Session 1 | Monday July 6 10:00am | Friday, July 17 12:00-12:30pm |
Session 2 | Monday July 20 10:00am | Friday, July 31 12:00-12:30pm |
Session 3A | Tuesday, August 4 1:30pm | Sunday, August 9 12:00-12:30pm |
Session 3B | Sunday, August 9 1:30pm | Saturday, August 15 12:00-12:30pm |
Session 4 | Tuesday August 18 10:00am | Saturday, August 29 12:00-12:30pm |
July Skills & LIT – July 6 – 31
- At camp for Session 1 and 2 (July 6-17 and 20-31)
- There is a break between Sessions 1 & 2 – all leave on July 17 and return on July 20
August Skills & LIT – August 4 – 29
- At camp for Session 3A, 3B and 4 (August 4-15 and 18-29)
- There is a break between Sessions 3B & 4 – all leave on August 15 and return on August 18
There is no bus for Pee Wee camp – Parents of Pee Wee campers: Please plan to bring your campers to camp to arrive at 4:00 pm Friday July 31. Please plan to pick them up between 9:30 am and 10:00 am Tuesday August 4.
Directions to New Hope United Church
New Hope United Church is the departure and arrival location of our bus
Southbound on highway 400:
take the Rutherford exit and turn left on Rutherford
proceed to the 3rd light and turn right
proceed to the 1st left and turn left to parking in front of New Hope United Church
Northbound on highway 400
take the Rutherford exit and turn right on Rutherford
proceed to the 2nd light and turn right
proceed to the 1st left and turn left to parking in front of New Hope United Church
if on Jane St
Southbound on Jane:
turn right on Rutherford
proceed to the 1st light and turn left
proceed to the 1st left and turn left to parking in front of New Hope United Church
Northbound on Jane:
turn left on Rutherford
proceed to the 1st light and turn left
proceed to the 1st left and turn left to parking in front of New Hope United Church
Transportation costs by highway coach are $45 for each way totaling $90 for campers travelling both to and from the camp by bus, with the exception of LITs and Skills campers. HST is applicable on bus transportation. CAMPERS WHO WISH TO CANCEL THE BUS MUST NOTIFY THE REGISTRAR TWO WEEKS AHEAD OF THE CAMP DATE IN ORDER TO BE REIMBURSED.
Telephone: 416-722-3625 or Email: registrar@campbigcanoe.ca