This is a pretty special trip that most people will never get a chance to experience - backcountry camping at Bruce Peninsula National Park. The park is one of the most popular spots in the park system and there are just a handful of backcountry spots with extremely limited availability. This year, we've been lucky enough to get some for what will be an amazing long weekend.
The Bruce Peninsula is famous for its gorgeous limestone landscapes and crystal clear turquoise water. There's really nowhere else quite like it in Ontario. Nearby is one of Canada's most iconic hikes to the Grotto, a ridiculously pretty natural cave and swimming spot.
We'll be spending most of the weekend far away from the crowds at the grotto, at a cliff top and beach level campsite. We'll carry in everything we need for the weekend on our back, with a short walk in to our sites on the first day and a longer hike the next day to the second campsite. When there, we'll be able to swim in Georgian bay, hike the nearby trails and at night, we'll cross our fingers for what should be truly incredible stargazing.
Day 1 hiking will be a relatively easy 4km with a day 2 hike that's harder at approximately 8km, laden down with backpacks.
There is nothing quite like being self sufficient in the backcountry and doing it at this location will make it all the more special.
Space for this trip is limited to just 8 people and because the hiking is challenging, only suitable for members with a high level of fitness. Not sure if you're fit enough? Simply send a message and we'll discuss it! We'll have a couple of spots reserved for members who missed out on previous trips before opening up reservation to the wider group.
You have the option of having all meals and equipment provided or bringing your own. Because there are only 2 tents allowed per site, we'll be sharing tents but, we'll organize a social beforehand to meet everyone who's coming and figure out who's sharing with whom!
We'll all travel up for this adventure together because limited parking and expensive permitting mean that it's significantly more expensive to self drive.
Renting Camping Gear
We have full camping kits for rent containing:
We'll do our best to pair each other up for the tents.
Meal Option
Members without serious allergies have the option of having all meals provided. You'll get:
This is a pretty special trip that most people will never get a chance to experience - backcountry camping at Bruce Peninsula National Park. The park is one of the most popular spots in the park system and there are just a handful of backcountry spots with extremely limited availability. This year, we've been lucky enough to get some for what will be an amazing long weekend.
The Bruce Peninsula is famous for its gorgeous limestone landscapes and crystal clear turquoise water. There's really nowhere else quite like it in Ontario. Nearby is one of Canada's most iconic hikes to the Grotto, a ridiculously pretty natural cave and swimming spot.
We'll be spending most of the weekend far away from the crowds at the grotto, at a cliff top and beach level campsite. We'll carry in everything we need for the weekend on our back, with a short walk in to our sites on the first day and a longer hike the next day to the second campsite. When there, we'll be able to swim in Georgian bay, hike the nearby trails and at night, we'll cross our fingers for what should be truly incredible stargazing.
Day 1 hiking will be a relatively easy 4km with a day 2 hike that's harder at approximately 8km, laden down with backpacks.
There is nothing quite like being self sufficient in the backcountry and doing it at this location will make it all the more special.
Space for this trip is limited to just 8 people and because the hiking is challenging, only suitable for members with a high level of fitness. Not sure if you're fit enough? Simply send a message and we'll discuss it! We'll have a couple of spots reserved for members who missed out on previous trips before opening up reservation to the wider group.
You have the option of having all meals and equipment provided or bringing your own. Because there are only 2 tents allowed per site, we'll be sharing tents but, we'll organize a social beforehand to meet everyone who's coming and figure out who's sharing with whom!
We'll all travel up for this adventure together because limited parking and expensive permitting mean that it's significantly more expensive to self drive.
Renting Camping Gear
We have full camping kits for rent containing:
We'll do our best to pair each other up for the tents.
Meal Option
Members without serious allergies have the option of having all meals provided. You'll get:
You'll still be making some of the provided food individually - that's all part of the learning!
Thoes getting the meal plan will also have cutlery, plates and access to a camp stove
Trip Costs
Friends: $280+HST (Transport included. Add $75 for meals, $100 for camping gear rental)
Explorers: $180+HST (Transport included. Add $75 for meals, $100 for camping gear rental)
Pathfinders: $130+HST (Add $75 for meals, $100 for camping gear rental)
Friday June 30th
07:00 - Leave Toronto
11:30 - Arrive at Bruce Peninsula
13:30 - Arrive at Storm Haven campground after 3.5km hike
Afternoon - Set up camp site. Spend the afternoon relaxing by the beach
Eventing - A sunset hike to the Grotto followed by group dinner and fun around the campfire
Saturday July 1st
Morning - Break camp and hike 8.5km to High Dump campsite
Afternoon- Relax at camp. Explore the coast line
Evening - Group dinner and stargazing
Sunday July 2nd
Morning - Lazy morning at the campsite before breaking down camp
Late Morning - Return hike to cars (approx 9km)
19:00 - Anticipated return to Toronto
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