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Friday, March 28, 2014

How old must you be to camp overnight, solo, in a Canadian Provincial Park?

Maverick

I'm 16 now, and I'm not quite sure what age you must be to camp solo in Algonquin, Killarney, Quetico etc. I've seen 16 and 18 in different places so if someone could clear up the age limit for camping solo in interior sites in Canadian Provincial Parks, that would be great. Thanks!

Answer
I think it depends on the park's regulations itself. I'm not sure who has authority over that...it might be the Provincial park system itself or the individual park.

Either way, I highly doubt they will ever ID you for being under aged camping there. This is true especially with friends. If you are under 18 and going solo, maybe just give the particular park a shout and ask if it would be ok.

Where are there camp sites with wolfs in it in Ontario?

Thatguy

So when I was a kid from 4 to 7 I remember going camping with my dad and some family from his side. I remember at night time we all walked down to the lake for some unknown reason and on the picnic table on the sand was a good 5-7 wolfs. I am now 20 and I want to go back to that same spot or another one with wolfs but I don't know the name or location of any.. I cant ask my dad because I don't talk to him anymore, since I was 14. Reason why I don't talk to him is I always lived with my mom but when I was 13 she started dating a crack head and 6-8 months later we were homeless, I tried to move with my dad but he turned me down and said I couldn't stay there... So he left his 14 year old son be homeless... But yeah does anyone know where a camp site is with wolfs near it? I love wolfs and I want to relive that moment again with my little girl who is 4.

Answer
Ontario is home to 2 different species of wolf: Gray and Eastern.

Algonquin Provincial Park, north of Toronto, also acts as a wildlife preserve for Eastern wolves.

About the park:
Link - http://www.ontarioparks.com/english/algo.html
Link - http://www.algonquinpark.com/

About the wolves:
Link - http://www.sbaa.ca/projects.asp?cn=314

Thursday, January 16, 2014

What is a good place to go camping in southern Ontario?

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on Algonquin Park Canada

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Headwha

I know about Sandbanks, but am looking for something more woodsy (I live right by a beach). Specific interests....Hiking, beautiful view, swimming (maybe some cliff diving) , in the Hamilton area or Toronto preferred, Niagara Falls works as well. Alcohol friendly a plus. Thanks!!

Answer
Algonquin

Canisbay Lake Campground

This campground is located at the south end of Canisbay Lake, one km north, on a paved road, from Highway 60, 23 km from the West Gate and 33 km from the East Gate. Canisbay Lake Campground feature 242 sites, 66 of which have electrical hook ups. 101 sites are located in a designated radio-free and dog-free zone. Sixteen paddle-in sites are also available. There are large comfort stations with flush toilets and laundry facilities, and a handicapped accessible shower and toilet. The Canisbay Lake has two sand beaches, one in the day use area and one in the campground.

Canisbay Lake is open from the May long weekend until Thanksgiving weekend. It is operated by Whiskey Jack Park Services under contract to Ontario Parks.

Coon Lake Campground
Coon Lake campground is located 5km south of Hwy 60 on the Rock Lake road (gravel), 40 km from the West Gate and 16km from the East Gate. This small campground has 49 sites and a beach on Coon Lake. Vault privies are located within the campground while showers, laundry facilities and flush toilets are located at nearby Rock Lake Campground.

Coon Lake is open from mid-June to Labour Day. It is operated by Ontario Parks.

Kearney Lake Campground
This campground is located on the south shore of Kearney Lake, just off of Highway 60, 36 km from the West Gate and 20 km from the East Gate. It has 103 sites and two small beach areas in a predominantly pine setting. There is a small, handicapped accessible comfort station with flush toilets and showers. Laundry facilities are available in the Pog Lake Campground, one kilometre to the east.

Kearney Lake Campground is open during the May long weekend and from mid-June to Labour Day. It is operated by PKW Campground Services under contract to Ontario Parks.

Lake of Two Rivers Campground
Lake of Two Rivers is the oldest and best known of the Algonquin Park campgrounds. It is located on the west shore of Lake of Two Rivers just south of Highway 60, 32km from the West Gate and 24 km from the East Gate. The campground is situated in a beautiful White Pine forest and features an excellent beach. It has a total of 241 sites of which 160 have electrical hook ups. There are two modern handicapped-accessible comfort stations with flush toilets, showers, and laundry facilities.

Lake of Two Rivers Campground Is open from the May long weekend until Thanksgiving. It is operated by Algonquin Park services under contract to Ontario Parks.

Mew Lake Campground
Mew Lake Campground is located just south of Highway 60, 31 km from the West Gate and 25 km from the East Gate. The campground has 131 sites, half of which are located in a White Pine forest. The other half have a more open situation with scattered trees. Sixty-six sites have electrical hook-ups and another 37 are located in a dog and radio-free zone. There is a beach and handicapped accessible comfort station with flush toilets, showers and laundry facilities.

Mew Lake Campground is open all year round. It is operated by Algonquin Park Services under contract to Ontario Parks from late April to Thanksgiving after which it is operated by Ontario Parks.

Pog Lake Campground
This campground is located in a pine forest setting on Highway 60, 37 km from the West Gate and 19 km from the East Gate. It has a total of 286 sites, 83 of which offer electrical service. Thirty-two campsites are located within a radio-free and dog-free zone. There are three large comfort stations with showers, flush toilets and laundry facilities.

Pog Lake Campground is open during the May long weekend and from mid-June to Labour Day. It is operated by PKW Campground Services under contract to Ontario Parks.

Rock Lake Campground
Rock Lake Campground is located 8km down the Rock Lake Road south of Highway 60. The turn off is 40 km from the West Gate and 16 km from the East Gate. The campground has a total of 121 sites, 72 of which have electrical hook-ups. It features 2 great beaches and has flush toilets and a new comfort station with shower facilities, flush toilets and laundry.

Rock Lake is open from late April to Thanksgiving. It is operated by Ontario Parks.

Best camping sites in Prince Edward Island?

curious

My family and I are traveling to PEI this Summer and we want to know the best places to camp. We are from Toronto, Ontario. We have been to Algonquin Park every year since 2004 and I must say, it is the best camping place and we decided to try something new. So what are the best places to camp in PEI. Preferably near the ocean.

Answer
You have a lot to study. See the links below!

Monday, December 30, 2013

Where is the best area to camp in Algonquin Park?

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on ... Camp Sites, Bath House, Canoe and Kayak Rentals, Swimming, Fishing

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Courtney F

I'm looking to camp at Algonquin, but I've never been there and its such a huge park. Is there an area that is close (within walking distance) to nice water but has a good amount of privacy?

Answer
Pog Lake has some of the most private campgrounds, Mew Lake next. All the campgrounds are on nice water. Check the maps though, you can choose to stay on a traveled road or paddle/portage to a wilderness site.

Check out their site. Also if you email you'll get a prompt response. Happy camping!

http://ontarioparks.com/english/algo.html

How old must you be to camp overnight, solo, in a Canadian Provincial Park?

Maverick