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Algonquin Adventure: Exploring Tom Thomson Lake During COVID-19 in 2020
A Welcome Reprieve from COVID During the summer 2020 lull in COVID-19, between the initial lockdowns and subsequent waves of infection, Lily and I concocted a naïve plan for a road trip to the east coast to visit the unpronounceable Kouchibouguac National Park in New Brunswick. We recalled the fond memories from our first-ever camping adventure on the…
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Taking the GO Train With Our Bikes and Dog: A Day of Fun, Food, and Frustration
Last Sunday, Lily and I stepped outside our comfort zone and took a trip to downtown Burlington. The city is a mere 60 km away, which doesn’t make this a terribly exciting or impressive accomplishment. We drive through Burlington every time we visit Lily’s family in Hamilton. So, what gives, and what makes this adventurous?…
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Crown Land Camping near Franklin Island on Georgian Bay
The “plan” Early in March, Lily and I decided to get a head start on the camping season by booking a few campsites earlier than usual. We reserved a backcountry site on Tom Thomson Lake in Algonquin Park for late May and a spot at the Honeymoon Bay campground in Georgian Bay Islands National Park…
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Surviving the Bugs in Algonquin Park: A Backcountry Camping Experience in Tom Thomson Lake
During the last weekend in May, Lily and I felt the call of the wild. We dusted off our camping gear, packed the car, loaded the canoe, and set our sights on Algonquin Park. It had been nearly three years since our last camping trip, and the anticipation was palpable. Our destination? A secluded backcountry…