Type: Backcountry Where: Pukaskwa National Park On the wild northern coast of Lake Superior in Pukaskwa National Park, Cascade Falls thunders over a sheer cliff on it's final drop into the crystal clear waters of "Gitche Gumee". The campsite on the pristine beach beside the falls is surely one of the nicest sites in the province, and is my personal favorite. If you're … [Read more...]
My Favorite Campsite: Crooked Chute, Petawawa, Algonquin
Type: Backcountry Park: Algonquin My favourite places are as much about the memories as they are about the scenery. The "Last Chance" takeout at Crooked Chute on the Petawawa River has a campsite that is both spectacular and memorable for me. I have no idea when I first paddled the river with my family or how many times we did it but I still go down it every 2 or 3 years … [Read more...]
10 Easy Backcountry Camping Recipes by Jim
Hunger is the best seasoning they say, which is likely why everything tastes better when you're camping. When my stomach is rumbling after a long day in the backcountry, it's hard for me to believe that as humans, we have the capability to survive for up to three weeks on nothing but "Hudson's Bay Sauce." By the way, "Hudson's Bay Sauce" was a term used by the Voyageurs in the … [Read more...]
Gear Review: The Svante Freden Reflector Oven
Spending time outside makes us hungry. Spending all day, every day on a trip in the backcountry makes us very hungry, all the time. One thing we have learned on our trips, is that it takes careful planning to make sure there is enough food to satisfy that outdoor hunger. But there are limitations to what you can reasonably pack. Fresh bread, for example, is tricky. At best, it … [Read more...]
An Intro to Backcountry Camping at Bon Echo Provincial Park
If you are looking for a park that has it all; family and pet friendly beaches, fishing, canoeing, hiking, history, full service and backcountry sites – Bon Echo Provincial Park is your answer. My friends and I have been going to Bon Echo a minimum of 3 good trips a year since 2011. We’ve done it all, from opening week to closing week to the heart of summer. There are 30 … [Read more...]
