Like most backcountry campers on longer trips, we chose to rely on freeze dried meals for a significant chunk of our caloric intake. We each brought a few dehydrated dinners to share and ended up with quite the selection.
A trip report of a 82.6 km, 5 day canoe trip starting from the Magnetawan Lake Access Point along the Tim River to Shippagew Lake and back along the Petawawa River.
Online map of Algonquin Provincial Park Scroll to zoom in and out and click and drag to reposition the map:
As long as the weather is good enough for canoeing, Opeongo Lake is a great option for those who want to try backcountry camping for a night or two without having to buy lightweight gear – a kind of “hybrid” between car and backcountry camping.
Ferris Provincial Park is a small 1.98km² park located along the banks of the Trent River in Campbellford, ON. It features 10km of hiking trails, a suspension bridge over Ranney Gorge and 150 car camping sites in 2 campground loops.
Double-checking that you have everything you need for a safe, comfortable and fun time at National or Provincial parks or in the Canadian wilderness is important as many creature comforts won’t be as readily available once you’re there – especially if you’re venturing off the beaten trail.
A camping trip report of a 4 day, 50 km circumnavigation by canoe of Philip Edward Island which is south east of Killarney Provincial Park on the north end of Georgian Bay.