Camping in Ontario’s Near North
Total Distance: Approx. 1,425 km.
Dates: July 9 – 12, 2009
Our 4 day experience will encompass renowned wilderness and old growth pine forests, pristine lakes and an opportunity to enjoy northern hospitality, First Nations and French-Canadian Culture.
Historic sites, picnic areas, spectacular scenery, picturesque county villages and best of all – fresh clean air, sparkling water and pine forests.
Clear starry nights around the campfire sharing tales of the road complete the experience!
Day 1: Orangeville to Temagami
Distance: 430 km
Overnight: Findlayson Point Provincial Park (2 nights)
Our route takes us almost due north. We've selected stops at local eateries and a couple of unique and intriguing attractions.
Temagami, our destination is world-renowned for it's unspoiled wilderness. It's the perfect tour for camping – beautiful old growth pine forests, smooth blue waters.
Artifacts and stone drawings dating as far back 6000 B.C. have been discovered and some of the world's oldest rock has surfaced here.. Grey Owl, the mysterious naturalist and imposter who captured the world's imagination back in the 1930s, has become a part of the Temagami landscape.
Pronounced "Te-MAWG-a-mee" (the word is Ojibway for "deep water by the shore"). this place has lifted the spirits and captured the imagination of generations of indigenous peoples, traders ,trappers, naturalists, painters, poets, photographers, film-makers and motorcyclists!!.
Day 2: Exploring the Temagami Region
Distance: 365 km
Enjoy a ride around Lake Timiskaming which forms a portion of the border between Ontario and Quebec . Fabulous riding around this lake includes wilderness, farming communities, valleys, scenic lookouts.
We'll return to camp for the evening and a true hearty camp dinner cooked on site.
Day 3: Temagami to Nipissing
Distance: 300 km
Our route takes us south to and around the shores of Lake Nipissing . We'll experience forests, spring fed lakes and historic settlements, old logging communities and northern outposts.
At Restoule, we can hike to high granite bluffs and a fire tower where you can see for miles.
Overnight: Restoule Provincial Park (2 nights)
Day 4: Nipissing to Orangeville
Distance: 325 km
The ride home will take us across more Canadian Shield and through more natural beauty in Muskoka. Lakes, trees, rocks, rivers, winding roads, curves – you'll want to turn around and start all over again.
Prices: |
Cdn. |
$749 plus GST* |
Note: US prices available upon request. We accept payment in US dollars at the exchange rate in effect at the time of payment.