75 is the new 45 – well at least for my brother-in-law it is. We did 7 days, 3 sites and 6 portages and he rocked the trip – heading across the portages like he was born with a canoe on his head. My sister-in-law is a mere 72 but continues to be an inspiration . . . Read More about Pandemic Camping
Trips
A Two Site Trip
It was our first trip without John, our long-time paddling partner. Our other paddling partners were not sure how long they would be able to camp this year, so we only booked an 8 day trip on Spider Lake in Massassauga Provincial Park. I was dealing with an ongoing knee injury too, so we wanted . . . Read More about A Two Site Trip
Girls’ Trip – Spider Lake – Massassauga Provincial Park
This year we did a ‘girls’ trip’. It has been years since I organized a canoe trip for women only. I met an old friend at a silent retreat last November. At the end of the retreat when we had a chance to talk, we started talking about canoeing – because what else do you . . . Read More about Girls’ Trip – Spider Lake – Massassauga Provincial Park
Buzzard Lake and Shark Lake
Buzzard Lake They were calling for ‘heavy rain’ – whoever ‘THEY’ are. We decided to go anyway, really what’s a little rain? We had been waiting all year for this trip and didn’t want to delay it another day. We have also learned from experience that if you change your plans because of the forecast, . . . Read More about Buzzard Lake and Shark Lake
Spider Lake and Clear Lake; Massasauga Provincial Park
We were all excited about returning to Massasauga Provincial Park. However, when it was time to book the trip, we remembered just how popular this park is, compared to other parks. It took a long time and many adjustments to finalize our trip. Coordinating the trip to avoid portages on the weekend proved more challenging . . . Read More about Spider Lake and Clear Lake; Massasauga Provincial Park
David Lake, Killarney Provincial Park
We wanted to capture the magic of our first trip together to Killarney Provincial Park, but some things are just not meant to be. We gave it ‘the old college try’, had some great moments, but we definitely had some challenges along the way. The previous year, we had the most amazing September weekend in . . . Read More about David Lake, Killarney Provincial Park
O.S.A. Lake and the Crack
I am forever saying “I have a cunning plan.” (Any Blackadder fans out there?) When I say this, friends and family eye me suspiciously. However, they always say yes to joining me on these little adventures I’ve cooked up. I am waiting for the day when they say “no way”. Several years ago I convinced . . . Read More about O.S.A. Lake and the Crack
Mountain Lake
I recently read a post in Cottage Life recommending “Canada’s 10 most perfect placid lakes for a canoe trip”. Their list included Mountain Lake in the Kawartha Highlands Signature Site Park. We have been going to Mountain Lake for years, long before it included a campsite. We would often stay on Buzzard Lake and hike . . . Read More about Mountain Lake
Spider Lake, Clear Lake, Spider Lake
We did a happy dance around the computer the night we booked this trip. On our first try we got all the sites we wanted, in the order we wanted them, for the length of time we wanted. This has never happened in all the years we have been booking long trips through the Ontario . . . Read More about Spider Lake, Clear Lake, Spider Lake
Copper Lake, Anderson Lake, Bon Echo
Just imagine, you are lying in your tent, wide awake because you need to go to the bathroom AND there is a big storm raging. The rain is pouring down and there is a lot of lightening … then, you hear your phone beep; you look to find a “tornado warning”. What do you do? . . . Read More about Copper Lake, Anderson Lake, Bon Echo