Definitely - any of the stations along the route. Worth calling/asking around to see which would be most suitable for a longer term car park. I parked at a friend's house near Washago, just North of Orillia and about an hour North of Toronto, and got on the train there. Was tempted to attempt the portage into Union Station, one of these days...
Picture in one of Kevin Callen's books of home portaging through Toronto train station. He said the stairs were hard.
I did not have to use them, but I was told there were people that would drive you in on old fire roads from Armstrong. One shuttle guy I used in Canada told me that due to economic woe's, you could pretty much walk into any bar asking for a shuttle and you would have 3 offers pronto. I used this once In the UP. Bought 2 rounds, gave them $50 and I was shuttled.
Good luck with that. I've turned down multiple shuttle requests because in order to make it profitable, I would have to charge very high fees. Gas in G Town is currently 1.90 a litre. In this area, the average shuttle is going to involve at least 4 hours driving time, 8 if you have to go twice. As an example, if someone wanted a shuttle to Marshall lake, and say a pickup at the Kap bridge, you would be looking at at least 8 hours and with my old truck a couple of hundred in gas. Plus wear and tear of bush roads.
Understood - need to pay what it costs. I prepay my credit cards before I leave on trips but always have cash for just such a situation. I've paid over a thousand for a shuttle. Just the way it is. I forget who said it on here - but canoe trips are time and money. Well said.
