Bon Echo Provincial Park Bon Echo is a nice park situated in Eastern Ontario about 2hrs west of Ottawa. It has 530 sites in total, 500 which are in organized campgrounds and 30 which are interior/
backcountry campsites. What appeals to me most about Bon Echo is the variety of camping styles available. There are 400 campsites in the Mazinaw
area where most of the activity is located. As well there are 100 campground sites in a quieter more removed campground which is a short drive
from the action. There are 25 canoe-in sites on two small inland lakes which provide for a true camping experience or if you really want to get away there are 5
hike-in sites along a 17 km multi loop trail. Have a look at the Ontario Parks Bon Echo Page or check out the
Friends of Bon Echo website. I worked at Bon Echo in the summer of 1997 as a Security Officer, I then moved on to...
Lake Superior
Provincial Park
Lake Superior Provincial Park (LSPP) is in my opinion one of the most beautiful parks in all of Ontario. LSPP is also among the largest in province at over 155,000 hectares in size
and taking approximately 1 hour to drive through. LSPP is located just south of Wawa, or aproximately 2¼ hours north of Sault Ste. Marie. The park provides an endless supply of awesome vistas, from the rolling hills along the shores of the giant Lake Superior to the
secluded and peaceful backcountry you will never run out of places to stop and enjoy the view. The park is also home to great deal of history including Ojibiway pictographs (rock paintings),
Voyageur routes and the many paintings done of places in the park by the famous Group of Seven. The park has approximately 275 campground campsites ranging from campgrounds with interpretive
programs and electricity to a quiet semi-wilderness self serve campground. The beach at the Agawa Bay campground was on the cover of the 1999 Parks Guide. If you want to camp even closer to
nature the park has 175 interior campsites for hikers and canoers, many on the shores of secluded inland lakes or on Lake Superior itself. LSPP is definitely a park that can't be described
in a few lines but must be seen in person to truly experience it's magnificence. You can see some pictures on my Lake Superior page, or check out the Ontario Parks Lake Superior Page.
I worked at LSPP in the summer of 1998 as a Park Warden, I then moved on to...
Sandbanks Provincial Park
Sandbanks Provincial Park ranks as one of the most popular and active parks in Ontario. Sandbanks is located on the shores of Eastern Lake Ontario in Prince Edward County, about 2 hours
east of Toronto. Sandbanks has 549 campsites in 5 varying campgrounds. As suspected the main draw to Sandbanks is the long and sandy beaches. The water off the main beach is shallow and warms quickly
which provides for excellent swimming opportunities. Sandbanks has other features as well, with some rare wetlands and mixture of wildlife. White-tailed Deer can often be seen along the county road,
as well observant campers can sometimes catch a glimpse of some Wild Turkeys which live in the park. Have a look at the Ontario Parks Sandbanks Page or check out the Friends of Sandbanks
website. I worked at Sandbanks in the summers of 1999 and 2000 as a Park Warden.
Presqu'ile Provincial Park Presqu'ile is a 937 hectare natural environment park emcompassing a peninnsula that juts into Lake Ontario near the town of Brighton. Presqu'ile, a french word meaning almost an island acurately decribes the landmass which is the park.
The nature of the parks layout along with it's flyway location make it one the most used stopover points for migrating birds in Ontario.As such Presqu'ile is a favourite spot for birdwatchers to view the hundreds of different species which can be seen at
various times of the year. The park is also a favourite amongst campers with 394 campsites in a variety of campgrounds and a 2km long sand beach. Have a look at the Ontario Parks Presqu'ile Page
or check out the Friends of Presqu'ile website. I worked at Presqu'ile in the fall of 2000 as a Deputy Conservation Officer administering and enforcing
the controlled waterfowl hunt.
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