Tag Archives: Hiking

Turkey Point Provincial Park – Features a Golf Course

Posted on April 25, 2011 by Patrick Dzieciol

I have to admit; Turkey Point Provincial Park is one of the more disappointing Ontario Parks campgrounds that I have camped at. This is primarily because the layout is somewhat different to typical Ontario Parks’ campgrounds. For example, there is … Continue reading →

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Silent Lake Provincial Park – A Hidden Gem Close to Home

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Patrick Dzieciol

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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Darlington Provincial Park – A Campground for Day Trippers

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Patrick Dzieciol

If you are a Torontonian who hasn’t been on an Ontario Parks camping trip yet, consider a day trip to Darlington Provincial Park as a way to get introduced to camping. This park has many elements of an Ontario Park that … Continue reading →

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Restoule Provincial Park – A Diamond in the Rough

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Patrick Dzieciol

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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Port Burwell Provincial Park – Good Campsites and a Quieter Beach

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Patrick Dzieciol

Port Burwell Provincial Park offers the warm waters of Lake Erie and better than average campsites for provincial parks in the area. The Southern Ontario location makes Port Burwell a great choice for those who want to start their camping … Continue reading →

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Inverhuron Provincial Park – Avoid the Crowds at the Beach

Posted on March 6, 2011 by Patrick Dzieciol

 If you like the Lake Huron beaches at The Pinery or Sauble Beach, but want a beach that doesn’t get as busy, try Inverhuron Provincial Park. Inverhuron offers a great beach with spectacular sunsets in a quieter setting.  Environment: Inverhuron … Continue reading →

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

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Patrick Dzieciol

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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Wheatley Provincial Park – Most Southern Ontario Parks Campground

Posted on February 27, 2011 by Patrick Dzieciol

Wheatley Provincial Park is the most southern campground in the Ontario Parks system. In fact, Point Pelee National Park, which is the most southern point in Canada, is just a short drive away. The impression that you get when entering … Continue reading →

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Point Farms Provincial Park – Camping on a Bluff

Posted on February 26, 2011 by Patrick Dzieciol

You can’t go wrong with camping at any provincial park along the Lake Huron shoreline because they all offer nice beaches and sunsets. Point Farms Provincial Park is one of those parks and it features a bluff along the shoreline.  Environment: … Continue reading →

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Lake Superior Provincial Park – North Eastern Ontario at its Best

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Patrick Dzieciol

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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