By Maeghan Mott Sandbanks Provincial Park is my favorite “car camping” spot in Ontario because the expansive beach reminds me of the relaxed sandy beaches of the Caribbean. It faces southwest over Lake Ontario making it ideal for sunbathing, paddle boarding and walking at sunset. It’s a great choice for families because children will love climbing the dunes and swimming in the … [Read more...]
10 Things to Take While Camping with Small Children
Camping is a great vacation option for families with young children, it’s an economical choice, eco-conscious and develops a love of nature in young people. In an age where children spend more time on their devices than ever before, a camping trip allows some rare screen free time and a chance to connect as a family. When we took our toddler on his first camping trip we chose … [Read more...]
5 Lessons I Learned When My Husband Was Late Returning Home from a Backcountry Trip
My husband James and his best friend Dan set out this weekend to bushwhack in the Kawartha Highlands. It reminded me of some valuable safety lessons I learned as the partner of an avid backcountry camper. Before their last canoe trip into Algonquin, my husband gave me the usual “our route is X and we’ll be out no later than Y pm” speech. I listened with half my attention as I … [Read more...]
Winter Camping Checklist
By Kate Ming-Sun. When I pack for trips, I like to have a checklist handy so that I don’t forget anything crucial when I head out into the backcountry. This is particularly true for my winter trips when a missing item could be the key to a safe adventure in cold temperatures. Here is my winter camping checklist: Sleep System: Shelter: Sleeping bag (mine’s rated … [Read more...]
How to order your free 2017 Discovery Pass from Parks Canada
Go to Parks Canada Pass and Permits webpage Find the section 'Free 2017 Discovery Pass' and click Order Now Click Add to Cart Click Proceed to Checkout. Click Continue Checkout Enter your billing and shipping address, and click Next Click Next. Click Order and you will receive an order confirmation. After this it … [Read more...]
