Category Archives: Canoeing

Canoeing

Renting Canoes and Kayaks in Ontario Parks Campgrounds

Canoeing or kayaking has to be the ultimate experience when camping by lakes or rivers in Ontario. We have camped at many Ontario provincial parks that are equipped for canoeing and kayaking. Many campers bring their own canoe or kayak. … Continue reading

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Silent Lake Provincial Park – A Hidden Gem Close to Home

If you enjoy camping at parks like Algonquin, Arrowhead or Grundy Lake, but are looking for a park that is less crowded, quieter, closer to home and still offers plenty to do, then why not try Silent Lake Provincial Park?  … Continue reading

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Restoule Provincial Park – A Diamond in the Rough

Last summer we did a three-night trip to Restoule Provincial Park. It was the first time that I’d ever been to Restoule and I don’t know why I didn’t camp there before. This is a great park that offers a … Continue reading

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Charleston Lake Provincial Park – A Great South-eastern Ontario Vacation Spot

Charleston Lake Provincial Park is one of my favourite provincial parks in South-eastern Ontario. Charleston Lake offers a lot to activities and the surrounding area includes the Thousand Islands, which is situated just south along the St. Lawrence River. Environment: … Continue reading

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Lake Superior Provincial Park – North Eastern Ontario at its Best

Of all of the provincial parks that I have camped at in Ontario, I would have to say that Lake Superior Provincial Park gets my vote, along with Killarney as being among the most scenic provincial parks in the province. … Continue reading

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Earl Rowe Provincial Park – A Good Park for Glamping

Earl Rowe Provincial Park is a busy park in the Ontario Parks system, even though it doesn’t fit the traditional Ontario Parks model of being situated in a natural environment containing: beautiful lakes, extensive forests, rocks or beaches. Earl Rowe … Continue reading

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Grundy Lake Provincial Park – A Great Park that is Often Overlooked

Grundy Lake Provincial Park is one of my favourite parks in the Ontario Parks system. Usually there are always some campsites available throughout the summer. It seems that other nearby provincial parks such as Killbear, Killarney and the French River … Continue reading

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Bon Echo Provincial Park – Mazinaw Rock and One of the Deepest Lakes in Ontario

If you want to camp near a 100 metre high cliff and swim in one of the deepest lakes in Ontario, then Bon Echo Provincial Park should be on your list of places to camp at this year. Environment: Bon … Continue reading

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Killarney Provincial Park – Most Scenic Park in Ontario?

In my opinion, Killarney Provincial Park is one of the most scenic parks in Ontario. In fact, I think that you would have to travel up to the north shore of Lake Superior or north end of the Bruce Trail … Continue reading

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Arrowhead Provincial Park – Algonquin Park Magnificence on a Smaller Scale

Arrowhead Provincial Park reminds me of a small-scale version of Algonquin Park. The environment is beautiful and we have gone to Arrowhead for summer camping, winter snow tubing, and even day trips because it is quite close to our home … Continue reading

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