Tag: car camping
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How to use Kakabeka Falls as a basecamp to explore Thunder Bay
Did you know that Kakabeka Falls is Ontario’s second tallest waterfall? Camp, hike, bike, and swim to your heart’s content next to a natural wonder. The 40 m falls are the crown jewel of the appropriately named Kakabeka Falls Provincial Park, a hub of family fun in northern Ontario. And this year, we’re thrilled to announce…
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5 tips for winterizing your RV
Now that fall is upon us, it’s time to get your RV ready for winter storage. Planning on using it a couple of times over the winter season? It’s still important to get your RV ready to protect it from the cold. Even climate-controlled storage areas can lose power. The last thing you want is…
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How to practice proper pumpkin etiquette in parks
Today’s blog comes from Discovery Program Project Coordinator Jessica Stillman. In the fall, if she isn’t outside with students learning about mushrooms or how animals prepare for winter, she’s inside baking up a pumpkin treat! Spooky season is upon us! It’s time for cobwebs, witches, and skeletons to adorn our lawns and porches. Who doesn’t love…
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How to speed up your check-in when camping
Our staff work hard to get campers checked in and onto their campsites as quickly as possible. Here are four tips for speeding up your check-in time:
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Park etiquette for your first RV trip
New to RVing in parks? You’re not alone! With over 19,000 car camping sites at Ontario Parks, there’s new adventurers getting into the RV game every year. With help from our friends at Wayfarer Insurance Group, we’ve compiled a few unwritten RV rules to know before your first road trip:
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The rules of the road in provincial parks
Did you know park roads are just as official as the roads in your neighbourhood? It’s true. The Highway Traffic Act is enforced by wardens in our parks. If you speed, forget your seatbelt, or commit other infractions, your actions could result in a fine, a license suspension, or worse: a tragedy. Here are four critical road…