Join us for a fall camping trip at the famous Killbear Provincial Park!
We're spending one night during peak fall colours at Killbear's group sites, tucked into the pines a short walk from Georgian Bay's beaches. This site offers all of the conveniences of front country camping. It's a good entry point if you've never spent a night outside the city, and a good reset if you have.
Day one will include a short hike along the beach in Parry Sound, arrival at camp, camp setup and exploration. Once tents are up and the site is sorted, the afternoon is easy: a walk down to the beach to take in the shoreline, a few camp skills to pick up around the site, and time to just hang out before dinner. As the sun starts to drop, and if the weather smiles down upon us, we will head to Sunset Rock together, where Killbear's famous windswept pine has been holding its ground on bare granite for decades. It's one of the most photographed sunsets on the peninsula, and it's even better in person.
Day two starts with the Lookout Point Trail, a moderate ~6km climb through hardwood forest of ash, beech, oak, and maple to a granite lookout with sweeping views across the Bay's 30,000 Islands.From there it's back to camp to pack up and head back to Toronto.
You'll leave with sand in your shoes and a crew you didn't have two days ago.
What's included
Sleeping bags and sleep pads can be rented from WU for a small fee.
Join us for a fall camping trip at the famous Killbear Provincial Park!
We're spending one night during peak fall colours at Killbear's group sites, tucked into the pines a short walk from Georgian Bay's beaches. This site offers all of the conveniences of front country camping. It's a good entry point if you've never spent a night outside the city, and a good reset if you have.
Day one will include a short hike along the beach in Parry Sound, arrival at camp, camp setup and exploration. Once tents are up and the site is sorted, the afternoon is easy: a walk down to the beach to take in the shoreline, a few camp skills to pick up around the site, and time to just hang out before dinner. As the sun starts to drop, and if the weather smiles down upon us, we will head to Sunset Rock together, where Killbear's famous windswept pine has been holding its ground on bare granite for decades. It's one of the most photographed sunsets on the peninsula, and it's even better in person.
Day two starts with the Lookout Point Trail, a moderate ~6km climb through hardwood forest of ash, beech, oak, and maple to a granite lookout with sweeping views across the Bay's 30,000 Islands.From there it's back to camp to pack up and head back to Toronto.
You'll leave with sand in your shoes and a crew you didn't have two days ago.
What's included
Sleeping bags and sleep pads can be rented from WU for a small fee.
Fall Colour on the Bay: Early October is peak leaf colour at Killbear, with the hardwood forest along the trails turning red and gold against the granite and water.
Sunset at the Lone Pine: Killbear's windswept pine on Sunset Rock is the park's unofficial symbol.
Lookout Point Trail: A moderate 3.5km hike through hardwood forest to a granite viewpoint over the Bay's 30,000 Islands.
Friday October 9
08:30 - 12:00 - Pick up close to Keele Station and drive to Parry Sound.
12:00 - 14:00 - Hike the Rugged Trail in Parry Sound
14:00 - 14:45 - Drive to Killbear Provincial Park
14:45 - 15:00 - Check in at KIllbear campground
15:00 - 18:00 - Set up camp, hang out at the campsite, learn camping skills, go for a swim, or just relax in a hammock
Sunset - Sunset at sunset rock (weather permitting)
Evening - Dinner, fireside hangs and stargazing
Saturday October 10
Dawn - Optional sunrise hike to Lookout Point
Morning - Chill morning at campsite.
12:00 - 13:00 - Lunch
13:00 - 14:00 - Pack up campsite
14:00 - 17:00 - Drive back to Toronto
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