A decade ago, I married a Canadian, and moved from England to Ontario. My new husband made it quite clear that we were “outdoorsy” people and camping, hiking and fire pits would be a regular feature of our summers. My inner, city dwelling Londoner, cringed at the idea of peeing in the woods and leaving behind all the comforts of home. And I must admit I mostly endured camping … [Read more...]
My Favourite Places to Camp near St. Catharines
I have lived in the beautiful city of St. Catharines, Ontario most of my life. I was born there, raised there and after leaving for a few years of college, returned to enjoy my adult years there. Not only is the city itself rich in nature areas and things to see and do, but it is located close to many other cities boasting similar features. Being an avid outdoors person, I … [Read more...]
My Favorite Campsite in Ontario: Thicketwood Lake, Woodland Caribou Provincial Park
Type: Backcountry campsite Where: Woodland Caribou Provincial Park By the time I hit Thicketwood Lake, I had been in the park for ten days and in love with its boreal landscape, touched by fire in some spots, undisturbed in others. This particular site would be my last before heading home to southern Ontario. My paddling partner and I enjoyed listening to a juvenile … [Read more...]
My Favorite Campsite in Ontario: Cascade Falls, Pukaskwa National Park
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...]
