Provincial Parks have always played an important role in my life but I never dreamed I would find myself 40 weeks pregnant and camping at Pancake Bay Provincial Park. There I was, with my massive belly walking endlessly around the campground in the hopes of inducing the labour of my first child. So how did I end up at an Ontario Park in my final days of pregnancy? Like many … [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...]
Beginners guide to backcountry camping in Algonquin
You’ve done some camping at various Ontario Parks and have heard about how great Algonquin Park backcountry canoe camping is. But how do you make the switch from campgrounds to forging your own path in the vastness of Algonquin Park? It’s not as hard as you might imagine; knowing what to expect can help a lot and I hope this article will help you get prepared. Type of … [Read more...]
Review: Byng Island Conservation Area, Dunnville
Byng Island Park, Dunnville, Ontario - A Grand River Conservation Authority Property By Sherri Telenko Many Haldimand County residents have fond memories of summers on Byng Island in Dunnville. Today, with two dogs and boyfriend in tow, I plan to join the ranks. I can understand why generations of families spend vacations here – it’s as much public park as nature retreat. … [Read more...]
Ontario’s Best Glamping Destinations
By Sakthi If you want to escape into the wilds without entirely forgoing modern luxuries like flushing toilets, private showers, comfy home furnishings, and Wi-Fi, then glamping might just be for you! For the uninitiated, glamping – a portmanteau of glamour and camping – offers travellers the best of both worlds, a secluded getaway into nature’s goodness without all the … [Read more...]
