camping

Photo by Glen Gower Need to get away from the humdrum of urban life? Here’s a handy map of campgrounds in and around Ottawa. Pictured above is the sign at the entrance of the former Ottawa Municipal Campground, one of the most centrally located campsites around, right between Kanata and Bayshore in the Greenbelt. ...

(press release) Over the past five summers, more than 12,000 people have learned to camp at Ontario Parks. Families are welcome. All equipment is provided. Participants need only bring food, bedding and their own personal items. Beginnin g May 21, a new Learn to Camp exhibit and knowledgeable park staff will travel to festivals and events across the GTA and Southern Ontario to share more on this summer’s program. ...