Transportation

Flying vs. Driving

Trying to figure out if you should fly or drive to the event? It is about 6 to 7.5 hours minimum travel time plus flight time to get to camp via flying:

- 1/2 to 1 Hour travel to the airport on average.
- 2 hours pre-flight for international flights (to/from the USA and Canada)
- 1 to 2 hour(s) minimum time in Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) (Travel from gate to baggage claim to meeting location, then waiting for Mosaic Shuttle to arrive)
- 2.5 hours for travel time for the Mosaic Shuttle between Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and camp without traffic. Add a little for the traffic.

The bottom-line Ohio is closer to drive over flying. CT, DC, IL, MA, MD, NJ, NYC, OH, and PA, the drive time to camp is almost the same as flying or just a little more (and most likely cheaper). Check out the attached spreadsheet for more details for an airport near you: Flying vs. Driving Spreadsheet.

Arrival by Air

Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)

Distance to/from Camp is approx. 218km / 135 Miles / 2.5 Hours (w/o traffic)

The following Airlines have direct flights between Pearson Airport and Canadian or USA locations:

Air Canada (ACA/AC): Terminal 1
Air Canada Jazz (JZA/QK): Terminal 1
Air Transat (TSC/TS): Terminal 3
American Airlines (AAL/AA): Terminal 3
Delta (DAL/DL): Terminal 3
Flair Airlines (FLE/F8): Terminal 3
Sunwing Airlines (SWG/WG): Terminal 3
United Airlines (UAL/UA): Terminal 1
WestJet (WJA/WS): Terminal 3

Map of Airport

Options to get from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Camp George and Vice Versa

To and From Main Event

Mosaic Shuttle: Take Mosaic Shuttle on Thursday, September 1, 2022, to camp. See the Mosaic Shuttle details.
Rent a car and drive. We might be able to help you with carpooling. See the Ride Share details.

To Hotel for Pre-Trip

Go to Pre-Trip information for details about transportation to and from the Pre-Trip.

Alternate Airport: Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)

Distance to/from camp is 147 Miles (236 KM)/ 2.5 Hours (w/o traffic)

Porter Airlines has direct flights from Boston (BOS), Chicago (MDW), Myrtle Beach (MYR), Newark, NJ (EWR), DC (IAD). with partner destinations through JetBlue.
Air Canada has direct flights from Montreal

Map of Airport

No Mosaic pickup or drop-off at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport for Main Event

Options to camp once at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport:

1. Rent a car once you arrive at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport to camp.
2. Travel on the Mosaic Shuttle leaving from the Pre-Trip Hotel or Pearson Airport
3. Find alternative option to and from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport and Camp George in Orville.

Mosaic Shuttle

Approx. Cost: $ 90 CA / $70 US Round Trip or $50 CA / $40 US One-Way

Arrivals

Plan to take the Mosaic Shuttle from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to the main event? Please arrive BEFORE 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 1, 2022. You must pick up your luggage and meet the group to load the Mosaic Shuttle for a 2:04 p.m. sharp departure from the airport. Total drive time 2 to 2.5 hours pending traffic.

Departures

The Mosaic Shuttle to the airport will leave camp at 9:00 a.m. Please book your flights AFTER 2:00 pm for domestic flights (within Canada) and AFTER 2:30 pm for international (including flights to the USA) flights on Monday, September 5, 2022, from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ).

- 2.5 Hour = Distance from camp to airport without traffic
- 1 Hour = Buffer for holiday traffic and other issues
- 1.5 Hour for Pre-Flight for Domestic or 2 Hour Pre-flight for International

Please leave 5 to 5.5 hours between leaving camp and the departure of your flight

Pre-Trip Transportation

Go to the Pre-Trip page for more details.

Toronto Shuttle - Cancelled

USA Shuttle

12 Person Van

From New York City, New Jersey, Boston, or Chicago

We are looking for anyone willing to drive from NYC, NJ, Boston, or Chicago areas via a rented 12-Person Van or 7-Passenger Minivan and take passengers to and from the event. Please contact us to let us know if you are willing. Price TBD.

Automobile

Tolls in Canada

AVIOD TOLL RT. 407 and connecting Rts. 418 / 412. It will be upwards of $43 CA mistake if you do.

Border Crossing

EZ-Pass does work on some international crossings, including Niagara Falls Bridge and Thousand Islands Bridge.
Cash or Credit is accepted at these crossings. Best to check to see which is the best option for you pending exchange rates and transaction fees.
United States to Canada border wait times / Canada to U.S. border wait times
Please click both links to see the latest rules about crossing the border: Canada Border Services Agency / US Customs Border Protection (Know before you go)
Restricted items: Crossing into Canada / Crossing into the US (They are different)
Tune into the port of entry’s Loop Radio on 1620 AM when you get close to the border.

Arrivals by Automobile

If you are driving to camp in your own or rented car, you will not need to pay for any shuttles. Check-in at camp opens at 3:00 pm on Thursday, September 1, 2022. Please be kind to the organizers and do not arrive beforehand (we will turn you away at the door if you do). Keep in mind that there may be heavy traffic on Thursday afternoon. You will be able to drive your car to your cabin to off-load your things ONLY if you arrive BEFORE dinner on Thursday, September 1, 2022. After 6:30 p.m. the camp will close the roads, and you will be forced to park in the parking lots (which may not be near your cabin). If you arrive between 6:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. park your car in the parking lot and then go directly to the dining hall. Leave your stuff in the car for later. Any car that is on campgrounds and not in the designated parking lot after 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 1, 2022 will be subject to being towed.
Go to attendee information for complete driving directions.
Please let us know if you would be willing to pick up people at the airports, bus, or train station. Mileage reimbursement is available (preset amounts).

Departures by Automobile

Please plan to leave camp either BEFORE 7:00 am or AFTER 9:30 am on Monday, September 5, 2022 to allow people, vans and buses to load and depart safely. Everyone must be out of camp by 11:30 am.

Ride-Share

Mosaic Outdoor Clubs of America wants to make every effort to cut down the number of automobile emissions traveling to and from the event. Mosaic will help you find a ride-share. Once registered, you will be given a way to contact other people who have registered for the event and are looking for a ride-share. We will list your Name, Ride-Share Origin, Email, if you are attending the Pre-Trip, and Number of passengers
Ride-Share arrangements are your responsibility. Please reach out and contact anyone on the list that might be a good fit for you.
PLEASE NOTE: Mosaic Outdoor Clubs of America is acting solely as a referral service for potential car/van poolers and does not assume any liability, and makes no representation that any driver is qualified, competent, or insured. By agreeing to participate in a ride-share you hereby release Mosaic Outdoor Clubs of America, any Mosaic Outdoor Clubs of America affiliate or Mosaic Outdoor Clubs of America representative or officer from any liability, claims and demands for personal injury, loss, theft, or damage to personal property, loss of income, consequential damages resulting from delays or absence of the driver or passenger. Any loss, liability, or injury shall be the personal responsibility and liability of the driver or rider and not of Mosaic Outdoor Clubs of America, their affiliates, officers, and agents.