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camping maybe/maybe not
Why is going camping so hard?
I really want to go away for the weekend (because the Molson Indy is coming to my neighbourhood – and no matter who wins the World Cup there’s going to be some loudness – though thankfully less than if Portugal had made it to the finals), but I want to be lame about it and get a site that has electricity so I can get all cosy and relaxed in my tent and watch movies on my laptop.
Is that so much to ask?
Is it?
Anybody know a spot that is close to Toronto, relatively cheap, picturesque, has electricity, a clean swimming lake, and isn’t sucky? Anyone? Before you respond – is it up the 400?
Yes?
No. I’m Trying to avoid traffic, not hunt and bag it.
What with Liam actually having employment (sorta) we have to leave on Friday night or Saturday morning and be back Sunday night – the classic cottagers weekend – and I do not want to be stuck in a gaggle of SUV’s on the highway down from Muskoka.
This is trickier than I imagined.
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The Indy is terribly loud. I dont know how you would be able to stand it…
Go up to Bobcaygeon.. apparently The Tragically Hip saw the constellations reveal themselves one star at a time…
Sadly, geography almost dictates that the best camping is north of the 400. However, Ontario Parks has nicely agreed to arrange some camping locales that don’t require the 400: http://www.camis.com/OP/camping/maps.asp?map=4
When it is not too late, I’ll ask my parents. They like to camp and probably know of a place that is perfect.
To quote my mom, “All that I would recommend is Rock Point or MacGregor.” My mom checked, though, and MacGregor seems to be booked pretty solid for the season. But you should check, because it definitely looks appetizing: http://www.ontarioparks.com/English/macg.html
It’s a good drive to get there, though. But it looks pretty and quiet.
hey guys,
long time, no chat. good to have more recognizable faces in the big city. as to your camping plight, i’ve heard good things about Bronte Creek, and it seems to be close and adhering to your no-400 rule.
good luck!
‘leash