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Can’t find a campsite? Try these great alternatives.
If you’re having a hard time booking a campsite for the 2021 camping season, you’re not alone. Just last week Ontario Parks reported a nearly 100% increase in reservations compared to this time last year! With COVID restrictions likely to remain in place throughout the summer, camping - especially RV camping - is one of the few ways we can safely travel. We love Ontario Parks, but If the perfect campsite is eluding you, here are some provincial park alternatives to consider. Ontario Conservation Areas Some of our favourite campgrounds are found within Ontario Conservation Areas. And there are plenty to choose from within a short drive of the Greater…
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Cool things to do at Bronte Creek
If you're visiting the Greater Toronto Area, here are some of our favourite things to do at Bronte Creek Provincial Park.
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Campground Review: Bronte Creek Provincial Park
If you’re looking for a place to camp near Toronto, we highly recommend the campground at Bronte Creek Provincial Park. Camping at Bronte Creek is perfect for visiting the Greater Toronto Area. The city is just a short train ride away, eliminating the hassle (and expense) of parking in Toronto. In the other direction, Niagara Falls and the Niagara wine region are less than an hour away. We have so many great things to say about Bronte that we’re going to split this review into two parts. In this first part, we’ll talk about the Bronte Creek campground. Read on to learn more or jump to our campground summary. Bronte…
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Campground Review: Valens Lake Conservation Area
Valens campground, located within Valens Lake Conservation Area, located between Hamilton and Cambridge, Ontario, is one of our favourite local campgrounds. Read our review to learn why or jump to our summary. Valens campground location Valens Lake is a short drive off Highway 6, sort of between Hamilton and Cambridge Ontario. It’s an easy drive to get there, even when towing a big rig, with paved roads and good signage. Valens campground is a good distance from main highways, so road noise is not an issue. However, if you don’t like waking to the sound of cows mooing in the distance you may want to “moove” on. As with many…
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Campground Review: Rockwood Conservation Area
Rockwood Conservation Area is a great little campground. It's a short drive from the GTA and has a lot to offer in a small, natural setting.