By Ethan Brandt. I am not an experienced backpacker, canoeist, or hiker by any stretch or the imagination. I do, however, love to get outdoors, and I believe that I found quite the little gem of a campsite to spend a few days to get away - one that even the least experienced self-proclaimed outdoorsman can get to: Site 17 on Tom Thomson Lake. My girlfriend and I knew we had … [Read more...]
Rainy day hack for your Eureka bug shelter
By David Bain, Kitchener. What do you do on those days during your camping trip when the wind blows the rain sideways? We love our Eureka tarp and bug shelter....but sometimes getting 4 guys under the tarp and keeping your gear nice and dry (not to mention blocking a cold wind off the lake) can be a priority! Our solution is to use 2 sil-nylon tarps and a bunch of clamps from … [Read more...]
Five places to camp near Tobermory
By Lisa Timpf Stunning natural scenery, historic shipwrecks, hiking, biking, diving, and more—the list of attractions drawing visitors to the Bruce Peninsula in Ontario is impressive. It's no wonder that Tobermory area accommodations are highly sought after, particularly during peak periods. Fortunately, there are a number of venues that accommodate campers. Below is a … [Read more...]
Trailer Camping at Sauble Falls Provincial Park
by Lisa Timpf. Purchasing a second-hand trailer earlier this spring provided the impetus for my partner and I to get out and see some of the parks on our never-been-to list. Though we'd visited Sauble Beach a few times when a family member had a cottage there, we'd never camped at Sauble Falls Provincial Park and had long been curious about what it had to offer. Sauble Beach … [Read more...]
Campgrounds in Algonquin: Which One to Choose?
With age comes more matured beauty – so is true for Algonquin Park – Canada’s oldest national park and Ontario’s greatest treasure. Spanning almost eight thousand square kilometers between Georgian Bay and the Ottawa River, it’s forests, rivers and numerous lakes are home to moose, bears and common loons. Camping is one of the most popular activities in the park. Setting up a … [Read more...]