Backcountry camping, also known as wilderness or primitive camping, involves staying in remote and undeveloped areas away from established campgrounds and amenities. It often involves hiking or backpacking into nature to set up camp in a natural setting, with minimal human impact on the environment. Backcountry camping requires more planning and preparation than traditional camping …
In this article, we will cover as much as possible about what you need to know about backcountry camping and answer some of the main questions people ask. We’ll be concentrating on backcountry camping in Ontario, Canada, but you might find some of the information relevant to other places. What is backcountry camping? Backcountry camping, …
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Bird watching is a great outdoor family activity. Lots of fresh air, something that all ages can enjoy, and starting out, it doesn’t matter if you know the difference between a robin and a blue jay. You’ll be amazed at how quickly you’ll become an expert. Birdwatching doesn’t need to be expensive. Eyes and ears, …
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We’ve listed as many Facebook groups and pages covering outdoor adventures that we hope will be interesting for anyone in or visiting Ontario. We’ve included groups and pages that cover hiking, camping, paddling, cycling, backcountry, and wildlife. General
On this page, we’ve listed all of the official and Friends of style Facebook groups we’ve been able to find. There’s a related post that you might also be interested in where we’ve put together a list of Facebook groups and pages that have information of more general interest to anyone interested in camping, hiking, …
Interpretive Hikes Series To celebrate its 75th anniversary Quinte Conservation is organizing a series of Interpretive Hikes with Conservation staff guides. Follow the link below for more information. “Join us for a special 75th Anniversary Interpretive Hikes series in our conservation areas this year! Register online now for our first hike in the series, the …
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Located on the Southern Shore of Lake Simcoe, this is a popular park and is only a 90-minute drive from downtown Toronto. Make sure you book the day-use permit in advance and remember there’s a 14-day maximum stay rule that is in effect for the high season. There’s more about this in the News section …
Facebook and Website Links Turkey Point Official websiteTurkey Point Official FacebookTurkey Point Official Twitter Information Phone #: (519) 426-3239Main entrance co-ordinates:Address: 194 Turkey Point Rd. Turkey Point N0E 1T0Opening seasons: May 6, 2022, to October 30, 2022 Activities Camping & Accommodation Car Camping Group Camping Turkey Point offers three group camping areas. The largest (for …
Ontario Parks is continuing the Daily Vehicle Permit program through 2022 and have added a further 16 parks into the program making a grand total of 33 parks where the program will operate. We’ve listed the additional parks below. Parks with an * also offer an hourly pass. Parks Offering Advance Daily Vehicle Permit AlgonquinArrowheadBalsam …
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Facebook and Website Links Sharbot Lake Official websiteSharbot Lake Official FacebookSharbot Lake Official TwitterSharbot Lake & Area Community Page Information Phone #: 613-335-2814Main entrance co-ordinates : 44.764794, -76.72384Address: Civic # 25467 Hwy 7, R.R.#2 Sharbot Lake K0H 2P0Opening seasons: May 12, 2023 to October 10, 2023 Activities Camping & Accomodation Campsites: The majority of sites …
