A season for every camper By Shelagh McNally. Spring, summer, autumn or winter. When is the best time to go camping? It all depends on what you are looking for. Find out what your deal breaker camping and you’ll find your favourite camping season. Summer For the last 18 years, Nancy Artt has shared a tent with her mother as part of an annual August camping trip. “My mom … [Read more...]
Ontario Parks coming out of quarantine
By Shelagh McNally. As we gradually come out of Covid-quarantine with vacation plans drastically changed, camping remains one of the safest summer activities. Experts agree that the rate of infection is drastically reduced when the virus has to deal with wind or heat. Social distancing is still necessary though but while a crowded urban park may be problematic, isolated … [Read more...]
What you need to know about the recent Ontario fire ban?
Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources announced a province-wide fire ban on Thursday, April the 2nd 2020. Although it was announced as provide-wide, the actual ban does not apply for the entire province. As of yesterday, there was some confusion around the announcement, particularly around who should be and should not be concerned about the ban. 1) Which areas does the fire … [Read more...]
2020 Parks Canada Reservations are now open for Alberta
Online camping reservations for National Parks managed by Parks Canada in Alberta are open starting January the 7th, 2020. The list of parks and reservation open dates are listed below: Banff National Park Online reservation opens: January 8th, 2020 (8AM MST) Campgrounds: Tunnel Mountain Trailer Court Tunnel Mountain Village 1 Tunnel Mountain Village 2 … [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...]
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