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I had a fun summer! But I only got a couple days of non-city summertime in the woods which is far too little. And early September is the salad days of summer so it barely even qualifies, but fortunately there was a bit of an indian summer up at Killbear Park on Georgian Bay, just North West of Parry Sound. I have been there probably about 25 of my 32 years… at minimum, possibly 27-28 and if I can make it happen I'll continue to do it every year. The park is about 3 hours north of Toronto, a bit quicker than I remember growing up thanks to the highway construction that has been going on since I was 5 is finally past the exit to the park. It's 4340 acres of sandy beaches, smooth granite rock faces (Canadian Shield!), pine tree covered tiny islands, sandy bottomed lagoons and picture perfect sunsets which is a nice backdrop to a nightcap on the beach.
Last week, the water was so warm compared to the air that in the AM there was a thick fog over the glassy smooth water. There are over 800 campsites, all near the water, and is killer for swimming, hiking, cycling, fishing, and boating. There is over 200 sites that have electrical hookups but to get the real experience don't use electricity. That goes against the whole idea. There was a family who put a Shaw satellite dish out on the beach that hooked up their motorhome that was roughly the size of the ACC. That's pretty bogus. I'm sure they had some kind of antenna for cell phones as well, since there is no cell service at the park. My phone was in airplane mode for three days and was used solely as a camera. Probably nullified my warranty since it has to be full of sand. It isn't all pinwheels and whistles though, you have to be cautious as well, since the park it aptly named. Well, not aptly named, but there is bear in the name and there is tons of bears there. I have seen a bear on my campsite (probably 5 years ago) climb a tree in about a second so don't leave food out, leave the perfume at home and don't go to sleep in a tent with chips. Bad choice! Anyways, Killbear. Those who know, know, and if you try to go up there in June or July without a reservation you will be turned away. Quite busy, but still an extremely well kept secret in Ontario, just a stones throw from Toronto! Here some pics from last week, and for interested parties the park has a website HERE.
I had a fun summer! But I only got a couple days of non-city summertime in the woods which is far too little. And early September is the salad days of summer so it barely even qualifies, but fortunately there was a bit of an indian summer up at Killbear Park on Georgian Bay, just North West of Parry Sound. I have been there probably about 25 of my 32 years… at minimum, possibly 27-28 and if I can make it happen I'll continue to do it every year. The park is about 3 hours north of Toronto, a bit quicker than I remember growing up thanks to the highway construction that has been going on since I was 5 is finally past the exit to the park. It's 4340 acres of sandy beaches, smooth granite rock faces (Canadian Shield!), pine tree covered tiny islands, sandy bottomed lagoons and picture perfect sunsets which is a nice backdrop to a nightcap on the beach. 
Last week, the water was so warm compared to the air that in the AM there was a thick fog over the glassy smooth water. There are over 800 campsites, all near the water, and is killer for swimming, hiking, cycling, fishing, and boating. There is over 200 sites that have electrical hookups but to get the real experience don't use electricity. That goes against the whole idea. There was a family who put a Shaw satellite dish out on the beach that hooked up their motorhome that was roughly the size of the ACC. That's pretty bogus. I'm sure they had some kind of antenna for cell phones as well, since there is no cell service at the park. My phone was in airplane mode for three days and was used solely as a camera. Probably nullified my warranty since it has to be full of sand. It isn't all pinwheels and whistles though, you have to be cautious as well, since the park it aptly named. Well, not aptly named, but there is bear in the name and there is tons of bears there. I have seen a bear on my campsite (probably 5 years ago) climb a tree in about a second so don't leave food out, leave the perfume at home and don't go to sleep in a tent with chips. Bad choice! Anyways, Killbear. Those who know, know, and if you try to go up there in June or July without a reservation you will be turned away. Quite busy, but still an extremely well kept secret in Ontario, just a stones throw from Toronto! Here some pics from last week, and for interested parties the park has a website HERE.
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