Exceptionally well done! From 1984 to 1992, I worked as a Park Naturalist there, doing evening slide programs and leading interpretive hikes. It was my favourite park back then. Not so much now. As you noted, likely busier during the busy season. Visitation has increased from 380,000 per year to well over 800,000 per year. Huge impact on a sensitive environment. Fond memories though.
You guys are amazing. I appreciate all your videos very much. So detailed, professional and to the point. Just fantastic. Learned so much from you both and I love your cool calm energy.
You are absolutely correct about Sandbanks in the summer. You may have noticed the roads are "interesting" in PEC and until Parks started a booking system for entry it was gridlock there. Great video we're planning a trip to Sandbanks in Oct, like you I had no idea there was that much to do in the Park.
We camped at Sandbanks in August and loved the park. We had site 844 in West lake B campground near the Dunes Beach. Although the whole park was packed it was still nice. The comfort station was awesome clean and new, and they had a nice dumping station setup. It was 2 water lanes and 2 dump lanes. The campsites were beautiful and large but but our only complaint was the fire pit locations, they were right next to each other so there was no privacy at all. Even if you wispered at the fire pit your neighbor would hear the whole conversation. So for that reason we didn't have any fires. But back to the positive it was a beautiful scenic area to be enjoyed. Loved driving around and visiting Picton!! We will definitely be back to try a different campground area! Please continue your park visits as I love seeing your park reviews!
Great to hear your review. I've always heard it is a very nice park. I stayed there numerous times motorcycle camping in the 80"s. I've heard it's now crowded and a little tighter spaced than others but that's what you get when you get too close to Toronto.
We just arrived at Algonquin, Canisbay this afternoon. The whole drive up the leaves were green. As soon as we entered the park the colours appeared. It's beautiful. Too bad about the weather forecast. In a travel trailer we stay warm and dry. If we were tenting we might have rethought camping this weekend. Hopefully you can still get out for another trip before the season ends.
Enjoyed your review. We’ve been at Sandbanks 3 times in the last year and a half and love it. We’ve always gone in the off season and enjoy all the trails for biking and hiking. The beach is great but there is so much more.
What a perfect timing for your Sandbanks review. We are heading to Sandbanks tomorrow. We'll be on site 188. We are both looking forward to experience what looks like a great park.
That is perfect timing! Doesn't look like much of a beach weekend weather wise but there's lots of other stuff to do in and around the park. Happy camping!
Great review. Sandbanks is our local park where we have camped for many years. It definitely is mostly about the beach but as you saw there is lots to do. We often went to the drive in for a night away from the camp fire. The park is so popular we have started travelling to other parks like Rondeau, Long Point, Pinery etc and enjoyed your reviews of those parks. Happy camping!!
I have seen many different videos from campers in Sandbanks Park, but THIS ONE is so far my favourite. You two really know how to film/video good, smooth and crisp. You showed footage of different areas I never saw. I been going to Sandbanks since I was 1 years old. Thank you both for doing this awesome video. I loved every frame of it :) :) :)
@@CampingwiththeColes Haha, Yes Ty. We are hoping to rent a cabin or something this summer. I think our days of "tenting it" are over. My entire family have decades worth of memories and images of SBP. If you two camp again in 2022 and film it I look forward to seeing your videos. Stay well Stay safe Thanks Again :) :)
@@CampingwiththeColes Just curious, did you two go on the "Cedar Sands Trail" inside of the main park? If my memory recalls (haha) I think there are 2 options - a shorter walk and much longer walk. They are both amazing! Anyways, Thanks for replying folks :)
We were camping at the Sandbanks river country rv park where the sandbox kitchen was... thinking it might have been the same weekend as you... would have been awesome to have met you both!! Cheers 🍻
You guys are amazing, thanks so much for your reviews, very informative. We are originally from Brazil (but also Canadians now :), where we used to camp a lot, but here, we have little knowledge and things are bit different. Hope we can meet you in person this summer.
Just curious as to why you fill your trailer fresh water tanks at the parks instead of at home - is it a towing weight issue? Love your reviews, it is helping us with our park planning. Wonder if you've ever looked at Emily Provincial Park?
Cheryl packs our trailer pretty full so I always worry about the weight. I don't want to be carrying an extra 400lbs when I can just fill up at the park. I always check park alerts before heading out to make sure there isn't a boil water advisory. If there is, I'll half fill the tank at home.
I see you guys bring your own kayaks on your truck as well as tow your trailer. Do you have a video showing your kayak carrier? I am interested to get kayaks but not sure how I can carry them in my truck and stop tire or trailer?
We don't have a video really showing our kayak carrier. I have roof racks installed on my truck cap and I attach the J-Cradle type kayak racks to the roof racks. I then use Ratchet straps to strap them down near the front and back.
Nice review! We were @the KOA in Kingston camping a few weeks ago. We made the ferry trip (in our SUV) over to PEC. I was able to get to the entrance of the park with long line up. (Seems like everything, these days: book early) Thank you for the “inside” look at the park. BTW, we’re those electric bikes you were riding? I wonder if you can rent them? Anyway, thx for another excellent video. Already looking forward to your Algonquin video!
Cheryl has an e-bike that we got in August. She is loving it. I'm just trying to keep up with my old school bike. We plan on doing a review of the e-bike later this year. I don't know if you can rent them at the parks. I'm sure that is something that will likely happen in the near future.
We're arrived at Canisbay this afternoon. The colours are about 50%. Supposed to be a wet weekend but that's ok because we're warm and dry in our trailer. I'm sure you'll have a great time when you're here. Happy camping!
We just spent the last weekend (Sept 24-28) at Canisbay Lake Campground in Algonquin Park. The colours were amazing. Video coming out soon. Then on the Thanksgiving weekend we are going to Earl Rowe PP. Happy camping!
Off topic question. We are close to picking up our new Northern Spirit travel trailer from RustonsRv. We were offered the extended warranty, 7 years for $3000 CAD. Did you get the extended warranty? Any thoughts from other viewers are welcome.
We bought our trailer from RustonRV too. We didn't get the extended warranty. We had very few issues that we discovered within the first couple of months so we wouldn't have used the extended warranty anyway. But ya never know what you're getting, quality wise, from RVs these days. It's a tough choice. Good luck!
Love your videos! What's the name of that game you were playing? Wife and I are leaving tomorrow morning for inverhuron provincial Park until Thanksgiving
It's a ring toss game made by a 16 year old named Hunter Restoule in Waterloo, ON. He made a business called Hunter's Charcuterie Boards and More. I haven't met him but good for him to have the ambition and talent to make these things. Here's a link to his Facebook page facebook.com/groups/477990550211775/ Have fun at Inverhuron. Have fun at Inverhuron. You should have some nice weather in that long time to get some nice sunsets. Happy camping.
Sandbanks PP doesn't rent bikes but there are bicycle rental places nearby. You can just Google "sandbanks provincial park bicycle rental" and you'll see some nearby places. Good luck and happy camping!
It's a ring toss game made by a 16 year old named Hunter Restoule in Waterloo, ON. He made a business called Hunter's Charcuterie Boards and More. I haven't met him but good for him to have the ambition and talent to make these things. Here's a link to his Facebook page facebook.com/groups/477990550211775/
Cell Phone Service: If you've been to this park please let us know your experience with cell service.
Excellent service here with Telus. No issues anywhere in the park.
Exceptionally well done! From 1984 to 1992, I worked as a Park Naturalist there, doing evening slide programs and leading interpretive hikes. It was my favourite park back then. Not so much now. As you noted, likely busier during the busy season. Visitation has increased from 380,000 per year to well over 800,000 per year. Huge impact on a sensitive environment. Fond memories though.
Thanks. I hope this was able to bring back some fond memories of the park for you.
Thank you now I know where I can have my vacation. Greatings.
You guys are amazing. I appreciate all your videos very much. So detailed, professional and to the point. Just fantastic. Learned so much from you both and I love your cool calm energy.
Thanks so much!
So strange to see someone else's perspective of were I used to work! Love it!
I hope we did it justice for ya. It was our one and only time there. Thanks for commenting.
Heading there tomorrow! Anytime I’m going to a park I’ve never been to you 2 are my go to!
@@pokematt8182 good to hear. Have a great time!
We booked site 702 and then saw you on it in the video 😊. Looks nice. Never been to Sandbanks and looking forward to our 3 nights there.
It's a beautiful park. I'm sure you'll enjoy it. Happy camping!
Love the slow motion sand kicking part! So nice,. Thanks
Glad you liked it! The sand is so powdery there.
Another great review folks. Thanks so much for doing them. Keep up the good work !
Thanks for the support. Happy camping!
We are heading there this afternoon!
Great timing! Happy camping.
You are absolutely correct about Sandbanks in the summer. You may have noticed the roads are "interesting" in PEC and until Parks started a booking system for entry it was gridlock there. Great video we're planning a trip to Sandbanks in Oct, like you I had no idea there was that much to do in the Park.
Thanks for the review...keep them coming.
We camped at Sandbanks in August and loved the park. We had site 844 in West lake B campground near the Dunes Beach. Although the whole park was packed it was still nice. The comfort station was awesome clean and new, and they had a nice dumping station setup. It was 2 water lanes and 2 dump lanes. The campsites were beautiful and large but but our only complaint was the fire pit locations, they were right next to each other so there was no privacy at all. Even if you wispered at the fire pit your neighbor would hear the whole conversation. So for that reason we didn't have any fires. But back to the positive it was a beautiful scenic area to be enjoyed. Loved driving around and visiting Picton!! We will definitely be back to try a different campground area! Please continue your park visits as I love seeing your park reviews!
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Great review. Thanks
As Westcoast Vanlifers, we are always looking for amazing beaches - that park sure seems to have them! We hope to head your way soon!
Climb the sand dunes at dusk and watch the beautiful sunsets. It’s a magical experience
Great to hear your review. I've always heard it is a very nice park. I stayed there numerous times motorcycle camping in the 80"s. I've heard it's now crowded and a little tighter spaced than others but that's what you get when you get too close to Toronto.
Another great review. We were going to be in Algonquin this week but cancelled because o the weather.
We just arrived at Algonquin, Canisbay this afternoon. The whole drive up the leaves were green. As soon as we entered the park the colours appeared. It's beautiful. Too bad about the weather forecast. In a travel trailer we stay warm and dry. If we were tenting we might have rethought camping this weekend. Hopefully you can still get out for another trip before the season ends.
Enjoyed your review. We’ve been at Sandbanks 3 times in the last year and a half and love it. We’ve always gone in the off season and enjoy all the trails for biking and hiking. The beach is great but there is so much more.
Thanks for watching!
What a perfect timing for your Sandbanks review. We are heading to Sandbanks tomorrow. We'll be on site 188. We are both looking forward to experience what looks like a great park.
That is perfect timing! Doesn't look like much of a beach weekend weather wise but there's lots of other stuff to do in and around the park. Happy camping!
Great review. Sandbanks is our local park where we have camped for many years. It definitely is mostly about the beach but as you saw there is lots to do. We often went to the drive in for a night away from the camp fire. The park is so popular we have started travelling to other parks like Rondeau, Long Point, Pinery etc and enjoyed your reviews of those parks. Happy camping!!
Thanks for the support. Happy camping!
I have seen many different videos from campers in Sandbanks Park, but THIS ONE is so far my favourite. You two really know how to film/video good, smooth and crisp. You showed footage of different areas I never saw. I been going to Sandbanks since I was 1 years old. Thank you both for doing this awesome video. I loved every frame of it :) :) :)
Glad you enjoyed it! That's some very high praise. Happy camping.
@@CampingwiththeColes Haha, Yes Ty. We are hoping to rent a cabin or something this summer. I think our days of "tenting it" are over. My entire family have decades worth of memories and images of SBP. If you two camp again in 2022 and film it I look forward to seeing your videos. Stay well Stay safe Thanks Again :) :)
@@CampingwiththeColes Just curious, did you two go on the "Cedar Sands Trail" inside of the main park? If my memory recalls (haha) I think there are 2 options - a shorter walk and much longer walk. They are both amazing! Anyways, Thanks for replying folks :)
We didn't make it on to the Cedar Sands Trail. It's a very big park and we were trying to do soooo much. We'll check it out next time.
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Love the verbal intro,. But I don’t know your names, like other vlogs..Nice intro and video,.. Happy Trails
We're Cheryl and Ben Coles. Sorry for not introducing ourselves properly at the beginning. Happy camping!
Very informative.....thank you
Glad it was helpful!
We were camping at the Sandbanks river country rv park where the sandbox kitchen was... thinking it might have been the same weekend as you... would have been awesome to have met you both!! Cheers 🍻
You guys are amazing, thanks so much for your reviews, very informative. We are originally from Brazil (but also Canadians now :), where we used to camp a lot, but here, we have little knowledge and things are bit different. Hope we can meet you in person this summer.
Our pleasure! Thanks for watching. It would be great meeting you. Happy camping!
Thanks for the video
Our pleasure!
Headed there next weekend site 618
I love sandbanks
Great video !!
Thanks! Happy camping!
Just curious as to why you fill your trailer fresh water tanks at the parks instead of at home - is it a towing weight issue? Love your reviews, it is helping us with our park planning. Wonder if you've ever looked at Emily Provincial Park?
Cheryl packs our trailer pretty full so I always worry about the weight. I don't want to be carrying an extra 400lbs when I can just fill up at the park. I always check park alerts before heading out to make sure there isn't a boil water advisory. If there is, I'll half fill the tank at home.
i like presquile so much better but the beach at sand banks is great
I see you guys bring your own kayaks on your truck as well as tow your trailer. Do you have a video showing your kayak carrier? I am interested to get kayaks but not sure how I can carry them in my truck and stop tire or trailer?
We don't have a video really showing our kayak carrier. I have roof racks installed on my truck cap and I attach the J-Cradle type kayak racks to the roof racks. I then use Ratchet straps to strap them down near the front and back.
Hey were going to Canisbay the week of October 12th, will you guys be there then? Our family would love to meet you.
We actually just arrived at Canisbay a couple hours ago. We're here until Tuesday Sept 28. Sorry we'll miss eachother. Maybe another time.
@@CampingwiththeColes that's okay. Can't wait to see the video.
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Nice review! We were @the KOA in Kingston camping a few weeks ago. We made the ferry trip (in our SUV) over to PEC. I was able to get to the entrance of the park with long line up. (Seems like everything, these days: book early) Thank you for the “inside” look at the park. BTW, we’re those electric bikes you were riding? I wonder if you can rent them? Anyway, thx for another excellent video. Already looking forward to your Algonquin video!
Cheryl has an e-bike that we got in August. She is loving it. I'm just trying to keep up with my old school bike. We plan on doing a review of the e-bike later this year. I don't know if you can rent them at the parks. I'm sure that is something that will likely happen in the near future.
Heading Canisbay for thanksgiving
We're arrived at Canisbay this afternoon. The colours are about 50%. Supposed to be a wet weekend but that's ok because we're warm and dry in our trailer. I'm sure you'll have a great time when you're here. Happy camping!
We are heading to Sandbanks doe the first time tomorrow. Do you recommend bringing kayaks?
Sure. You can kayak down the river to West Lake. It's a nice paddle that starts off in the park then goes by cottages to a good Lake for fishing.
making me want to fall camp so bad, are you doing fall camping as well? i need some fishing content from Ben as well
We just spent the last weekend (Sept 24-28) at Canisbay Lake Campground in Algonquin Park. The colours were amazing. Video coming out soon. Then on the Thanksgiving weekend we are going to Earl Rowe PP. Happy camping!
Off topic question.
We are close to picking up our new Northern Spirit travel trailer from RustonsRv. We were offered the extended warranty, 7 years for $3000 CAD. Did you get the extended warranty? Any thoughts from other viewers are welcome.
We bought our trailer from RustonRV too. We didn't get the extended warranty. We had very few issues that we discovered within the first couple of months so we wouldn't have used the extended warranty anyway. But ya never know what you're getting, quality wise, from RVs these days. It's a tough choice. Good luck!
Love your videos! What's the name of that game you were playing? Wife and I are leaving tomorrow morning for inverhuron provincial Park until Thanksgiving
It's a ring toss game made by a 16 year old named Hunter Restoule in Waterloo, ON. He made a business called Hunter's Charcuterie Boards and More. I haven't met him but good for him to have the ambition and talent to make these things. Here's a link to his Facebook page facebook.com/groups/477990550211775/ Have fun at Inverhuron. Have fun at Inverhuron. You should have some nice weather in that long time to get some nice sunsets. Happy camping.
Can you tell me about the richardsons campground??
I'm sorry but we were only there once. We don't have any more information about the Richardson Campground than what's in the video.
Hi , another great video. We were just wondering what kind of filter you use for your water. Thanks.
It's a Camco TastePURE water filter. Here's a link for it. www.amazon.ca/dp/B00O5NW48O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_imm_WAY8DRH5FXX72A8R1Z6G
@@CampingwiththeColes Thank you very much.
Hi , can you recommend a good pet friendly hotels or cottages nearby the beach
Sorry but we don't know anything about cottages or hotels. You can bring your pets with you to the park.
How much hiking to the sandbank beach?
From where we were it's about 2 km I'm guessing. I'd drive there or take bikes if you don't have too much stuff.
It's a silly question but is there any bicycle renting places around there?
Sandbanks PP doesn't rent bikes but there are bicycle rental places nearby. You can just Google "sandbanks provincial park bicycle rental" and you'll see some nearby places. Good luck and happy camping!
Sorry if this was asked and I missed it, what was that drinking game you were playing 😉
It's a ring toss game made by a 16 year old named Hunter Restoule in Waterloo, ON. He made a business called Hunter's Charcuterie Boards and More. I haven't met him but good for him to have the ambition and talent to make these things. Here's a link to his Facebook page facebook.com/groups/477990550211775/