Northern Ontario Provincial Parks Road Tour: 7 parks in 10 days
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 ส.ค. 2020
- The Happy Camper and camping partner Kristine Redmond - and their dogs Angel and Oliver - head out for a ten day road trip to visit seven Northern Ontario Provincial Parks: Marten River, Kettle Lakes, White Lake, Sleeping Giant, Neys, Lake Superior and Mississagi. They give a full uncensored review - goods and bads - of each park.
reservations.ontarioparks.com/
Parks and campsites:
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site 199
www.ontarioparks.com/park/ket...
site 13
www.ontarioparks.com/park/whi...
site 91
www.ontarioparks.com/park/sle...
site 159
www.ontarioparks.com/park/neys
site 22
www.ontarioparks.com/park/lak...
site A135
www.ontarioparks.com/park/mis...
site 35 (9)
2 minutes in and I LOVE watching you two 😂😂😂
Thanks for taking us along. Kevin, my husband and I have camped at the Sleeping Giant for about 15 years and we have never had a problem with people being disrespectful or obnoxious like what you and Christine experienced. It is upsetting that you two had that happened when you came all the way up here to showcase these provincial parks. The staff usually patrol throughout the day to make sure that kind of behavior doesn't happen. They are many scenic trails that are worth coming to see. --MARLYS
We totally agree with the wood issue...
Hey Kevin and Kristine. great road trip. cool to see you run into Brad, Jon and Erin...Hope the back is feeling better. Oh yea. I agree 100% about the fire wood... Let's start a revolution... Thanks for sharing... Dennis
Great to see you both make this trip. We travel with a small camping trailer and love being in the North. We book sites as soon as they be ome available on line, so 5 months in advance, we are staying in Fushimi tonight. Quiet, so far but it is a Friday night. I think Christine could teach you to enjoy seeing our beautiful province while staying at Provincial Parks. There is so much to explore. There are disrespectful people to deal with occasionally but we find it worth the risk and read reviews as Christine does.
I grew up spending every summer at White Lake. Thanks for the memories!
me too, I bring my son up "almost" every summer now.
Not your typical trip but man I enjoyed it, Thank you and Christine
Love to see you guys on a trip along with Andy and his wife, that would be awesome!! Crossing my fingers!!
this was delightful, i would watch a whole series with yall goofing around travelling
Hey guys: Great trip made a similar one in 1978 with my wife & children. You sure brought back a ton of memories. Thanks & Stay Safe Brian 80.
I didn't want the adventure to end. I'm like, where to next, let's keep going!!
Me too
She needs to plan a few more trips. Injoying this vid.
Always enjoy your videos and your books. Thanks for taking me along. Cheers
Kevin goes commando while camping, that's why he didn't get Kristina's laundry math! Lol
Thanks for the laughs Kevin, looks like a great trip!
Thanks Kevin and Kristine. I did a crosscountry trip in 2016 from Sudbury area to Vancouver Island and explored many of the parks you did. Really enjoyed Rainbow Falls. Had to deliver my daughter and son in law's 2nd anniversary gift. A 60 year old Cedar and Canvas Langford Prospector.Thanks for taking us along for this adventure.
It's refreshing and just nice to see your fun interaction. I can relate; we just did a similar trip up there and love those experiences with my partner! Great to see your guest/visitors. We watched that clever raven (47:42)!! And have the exact 59:26 conversation!! Lol 😂. Thanks for sharing.
I appreciated your rants, I often say the same things. It's hard to go to a campground after spending time in the backcountry.
Thanks, Kevin and Kristine. You guys are great. 👍🙂
I really enjoyed that..some familiar parks and some new to me parks..thanks! Great job
lol lots of driving and less reading lol most people have no idea the distance you had to travel; but some of the greatest scenery in the world. I also like your thoughts of "Quiet" great point. from kettle lakes to sleeping giant 8:45 you must be going fast lol ah yea forgot the rd construction last summer lol after whiteriver you showed Kama Hill right where our camp is; thanks; lol little cool on lake Superior; Ranger Lake Rd?? lol it was 1 of the parks that the govt was going to shutdown; Ivanhoe at Foleyet was in the same situation; I believe there were 10 parks that locals had to step up to save; great video guys; sorry for the running commentary
Just started watching your videos today and instant follow from me.👌 love it.
With all these surprise guest appearances, I thought speedo man would stop by. Jon with the cork, LOL.
Christine is super chill
One essential piece of kit for car camping are ear plugs. They can even help with wilderness camping if you happen to camp near a Whippoorwill. Thanks for taking us along on your road trip. We really miss Lake Superior this summer.
Loved your northern tour. You are so right to verbalize the issue with the parks supply of firewood. We have the same issue at every park we have been too!!
If you and Kristine want to visit Mississagi in the Fall consider sites 1-5. They are walk in sites and are right on the lake.
This was an amazing video. Never laughed so hard. Was incredible visitors you had whom I follow both. Just very interesting overall. Recognized some of the scenery I did a few years back when we did a falls tour and drove from Niagara to Thunderbay. Love both of your sense of humour. Thanks for sharing this.😘
Fantastic road trip you guys, I know it's difficult to travel with a dog, we have a pug and she loves to go. We use the coffee trays to help cut down the bugs they work great. It was fun travelling with you guys. Safe travels!!
Love you guys, you make me laugh soo much...and that was such a great video learning about different places. I'm originally from Chapleau and loved watching the back country!!
Loved the video Kevin! What a fun trip! I've been to two of these parks so far, Kettle Lakes and Marten River, but not the rest yet. Fun fact: my cousin used to work with Shania Twain when she worked at Deerhurst Resort years ago. Add Samuel de Champlain to your list next time, I recommend site 173 or 130.
the Aliner is great ! your off the ground and it sets up in seconds...! I loved mine and miss it.
Good show!
Love this! Greetings from Sweden.
That mosquito sign was so funny 🤣 😂 😆
Great trip, thanks for taking us along. So sad that some people don't respect the parks. All in all, looks like Kristine enjoyed herself. Going to go check out that book now!!
2 thumbs up on the Cooks Custom Sewing tarp.
Love your videos! Advice for your back....when sitting anywhere, but especially your car...use a cushion to raise your hips so they are level with your knees. Bucket seats are horrible for your spine. Using a rolled up towel as a lumbar support in the middle of your back also will help. Good luck. Happy travels.
I tried to towel trick about half way - and it worked nicely.
I have back problems as well and I try and do as much stretching as I can. Some days it helps some days not as much. I feel your pain. Btw I agree about the wood. It’s terrible at most Provincial Parks. And the price we pay it shouldn’t be wet or half rotten. Thanks for sharing. Take care and stay safe.
That was fun. Thanks.
nice adventure 🇨🇦
Just found your youtube clips from Chris Prouse. When younger, did much canoeing in Algonquin, and miss it so much. So I just bought your guide to canoeing there, so I can get there one more time. Love your humor and your skill!
Glad you saw the Chris interview. She's an awesome film maker. Hope you get out soon.
11:00. Great points! We did LSPP a few weeks ago; some backcountry and some car camping. Always backcountry rather than CC.
Well done guys...you have to make the best of what is given you, and you guys did that. Done a lot of camping in provincial parks and you are right ...the wood is a joke and over priced! Great video Kevin! Cheers
For you back,get a cushion made by Purple,they make mattresses too.its silicone,I have one and it helps alot to sit comfotably
Nice tour of the North!
You guys are hilarious 😂
Totally agree - we want quiet campgrounds :) We are there for the nature ;-) Kristine I am so with you - rain or shine camping with a book C'est la Vie est Bella! ;-) OMG you guys crack me up! And good boy Oliver sitting pretty when it counts. ;-D
Nice road trip Keven 👍😷
Dang, when we were there last in 2018, they did not yet have a sticker. So back to them we will come, just for a sticker, and the great camping spot.
Great trip. We saw you guys at Neys. We were the other Aliner in area 3. We did five parks in a two week trip and couldn't agree more about the firewood. Another rant could be people bathing in the lake with detergents. Really impressed with Neys. A well managed park.
Really like seeing you and BAO (John) in the same videos. My favorite TH-cam paddlers!!
Northern parks are the best!
I heard a young lad singing country road while paddling George lake in Killarney just last year. Wonder if it’s the same kid... lol 😂 great video
33:15 I just love that lake superior drive..... and later no need to introduce Lake Superior Prov Park... recognized it right away...10 years since I've been there but it;s one of my fave for the water front sites.
A lot of good day hikes too in that park.
You guys are adorable
Great video, you guys are a cute couple.
Hint: use your car floor mat, in front of your tent, to wipe your feet, helps keep sand etc out of your tent.
Good tip
I like this
Dehydrated limes in sambuca!? That may have changed our camping and canoe trips for ever! Great trip Kevin and Christine! And what is it with park firewood? Before emerald ash borer, we took extra seasoned hardwood with us to car camp.
"Top 50 campgrounds of Ontario" by Kevin callan
Yes Kevin tha k you for mentioning the wet wood at provincial parks. People spend a lot or money to go camping, plan, take time off work to just sit at a nice camp fire with the wife and kids. But instead chopping wood down to toothpick size just so it burns. Fyi we stayed at the exact site at agawa bay as you in mid july.
Totally reminded me of why I hate campgrounds... back country or nothing! You guys still had fun though and thats awesome
Grants?!? Yuck... lol. Kevin needs to sell more books
Ya, I was worried someone would notice the cheap blended Scotch LOL. Darn Covid income
I assume Ms. Redmond has read "Bear" already. You can sometimes find a copy in wee cottage libraries. No one ever knows where they came from.
Kevin, did anyone ever tell you - you need to relax more??? 😁😃🤣
Great episodes! I started following your videos about two months ago as they were showing up in my searches. And I came across an article of yours when I googled Bates Island in Lake Opeongo (I stayed at a site across from it that sounds like where you camped).
Where did you get that fabulously large bright tarp?
There is a heat reaction between alcohol and water. It causes ice to melt faster than it would by itself.
If they aren't out by 2 then they should be charged for another day of camping
oh and i dehydrate limes too lol
the cilantro!! 😂😂
LOL
I’ll watch any video with Christine in it!
Thank you for the video Kevin and Kristine. The scenery along Highway 17 along the Lake Superior shore makes me homesick. I've been making the two-day drive from Ottawa to Thunder Bay - Nipigon every summer for the past couple of decades to check on how my Mom is doing and check out Northwestern Ontario. Maybe not this summer though due to COVID, but this video of your trip has inspired me to maybe squeak in an up-and-back trip for a quick socially distanced visit.
Two questions for you, Kevin:
48:44 Is that your Gränsfors Small Forest Axe (19" handle) and its smaller sibling the Gränsfors Hatchet (13-1/2" handle)?
42:23 It seems you put Dan Cooke’s Custom Sewing new ridge tarp to good use. Do you reserve the Eureka No Bug Zone tarp for back country excursions only? ;)
Take good care!
Sleeping Giant used to be one of my favourite parks but I had an incident with an inconsiderate person, reported it to the Ranger and have never been back. I no longer stay at Provincial Parks and boondock instead - much better way to camp. BTW, I've been to each of those parks in this video. Kettle Lakes is prime for blue berries in September. Cheers, Steve
Right when you sang your own lyrics to amazing grace my internet froze... please use your powers responsibly Kevin!
lived in South Porcupine (aka South End) as a kid in 1969 - very remote area of the world
I've worked there years ago. Yes, very remote - especially in 1969.
New Episode- Kristine in the Wild. An Algonquin Park Adventure.
I live 30 minutes from Kettle lakes. Would of been cool to run into you up here!
Hey Kevin, I got a lot of the same gripes with Ontario parks as of late. Sadly I think alot of it has to do with cutting the budgets.
Definitely need more wardens unfortunately, as my generation seems to be unable to adhere to the honor system.
They truly need to enforce the rules and issue fines and/or boot the offenders out of the park. Especially the ones that are damaging the environment. Went to a park north west of Sudbury and someone used a chainsaw to cut a trail to the lake from his site. Ranger heard it too late as the damage had been done - she didn't fine him and didn't kick him out of the park.
At missisagi you passed some amazing crownland camping
I know. I know it well. Awesomness
Excellent.
Sad to hear about your back Kevin :( I hope it will improve. You are a happy camper, but especially a backcountry one.
Been to Mississagi a couple of times. Since the city of Elliot Lake has taken it over, the rules are a little slack. I think people from the city get special priviledges. Nice park though. Very quiet.
Who is the singer on the lake scene with the canoe when you are in superior?
Where can I find one of those Bull Moose Patrol shirts ? Thanks for any help 👍
Is there a reason no one saves the rainwater off the roof of the tent to filter and reuse?
connie waite Provincial Parks have water taps
There are some beautiful hikes ans some amazing fishing up in Mississagi to bad its run buy the town of Elliot lake because the parks were going to close it. There are many sights that are seasonal and people think they can cut trees and make it there own. There are a few sights that have been stripped sight wide all the way to the water.
interested in your tarp. how big is it? where did you get it? how long do they last? we use the tarps from the TSC stores and would like to get a light weight tarp for a change. thank you.
Dan Cookes Custom Sewing in the US. He's a great guy and his tarps are amazing. Canadian OutdoorEquipment in Mississauga ON sells them - I had mine special ordered 10x10
ooops 10x8
thanks. can you get them bigger? is there a canadian outlet for them?
@@paulapeplinski559 10x12 www.canadianoutdoorequipment.com/1.1oz-silnylon-tundra-tarp-w-quad-loop.html
@@TheHappyCamper thanks for telling us about the tarp. we got one ... 10 x 12. have had it out three times already. and love it.
it did well in the storms we encountered. thanks again.
Kinda depressing to think of the famous wilderness canoer Kevin Callan car camping and putting up with noisy neighbours , beat down campsites etc. What's next a winnebago road trip? Hope that back gets better !
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it is interesting how the parks have gone down hill over the years. The last 2 years have suck, I'm at the point now that I don't enjoy camping any more, the noise, the radios and the drunks have taken over. The parks need to have a total ban on radios, the park wardens need to be proactive not reactive to a complaint, if you can get one.
Ha ... radio-free campgrounds are just as noisy with people drinking and yelling throughout the night to compensate for no music. I literally issued a complaint about neighbours that kept me awake and demanded my money back (which they did) but no
ranger put a stop to their partying. Boondocking on crown land is far, far better than going to Provincial Parks.
She does not break your back she breaks your *&* :-)
I think my wife and I were at missasaugi at the same time as you guys, as I saw that group.... As I was at site #10 Not impressed with them, and the park was not really up to the standards I've grown to expect from Ontario parks.
If I might make one suggestion, please try to balance the volume level of the background music with your narration. I kept turning up the volume so I could hear you speaking and then have to scramble to turn down the blaring music
I totally agree. I'm working on improving my audio editing with the two cameras. I hope it's better next time.
Well, Kristine, Kevin is right. We traveled from Alberta last year, and used Neys, Lake Superior Rabbit Lake, Halfway Lake, and Blue Lake, and the parks were gorgeous, but, and I mean BUT! the wood at every park was unseasoned, wet, and hard to burn. Are they not trained park personnel with knowledge of the difference between dead wood and green wood for burning? And we pay for that wood. Shame on Ontario Parks. Dry your wood before selling it for campfires!
I liked Aliners too,but they aren't well made
I had an Aliner from 2006 until 2013 - travelled across the country 3 x using it without problems. Which model did you own?
I do not like provincial parks either. People packed like sardines, loud and expensive.
Kevin, did you really do 3300 km? That is like driving to Florida and half way back. How is it even physically possible?
Ontario is a big province. It takes a couple of days to drive across the north end of it.