As of this exact moment, we have camped in eight of Canada’s national parks. We’ve also stayed in two others (hotels) and driven through four others, since we’re keeping stats. With each new national park we visit, our affection for these Canadian treasures grows exponentially. So too does our expectation, I suppose, which is why […]
Chignecto Campground – Fundy National Park – review
When a new adventure is about to begin, I’m always emotionally on edge. It starts a few days, sometimes even weeks, beforehand and doesn’t subside until we are wheels to the highway in the direction of our first destination. Even then some anxiety lingers until we have settled into our first campsite, content that nothing […]
Cavendish Campground – Prince Edward Island National Park – review
I enjoy travelling, be it camping, hoteling, or a combination of the two. What I don’t enjoy is spontaneity, which is why I spend an embarrassing amount of time planning each trip well in advance. I employ multiple spreadsheets and calendars specifying where we go, travel time getting there, lodging, and what we plan to […]
Five Islands Provincial Park – review
The planning stage for our major camping adventures inevitably becomes an exercise in frustration. When it comes to choosing which attractions to see, our wish list always has far more on it than we have time. And when we’re hauling a trailer across the country, we also want to leave time for, you know, camping […]
Graves Island Provincial Park – review
If you’re the sort that revels in historical maritime mysteries, digs pirates, or loves a good ghost story, Graves Island has lots of enticing potential from its name alone. Being located a short 25 minute drive from fabled Oak Island only amplifies this allure. One can easily imagine tales of buccaneers doing battle and being […]
Dinosaur Provincial Park – review
“But it’s a dry heat.” In my estimation, these words are worthy of a thorough flogging with a filled, 2L water bottle. I’ve lived in both humid climates and arid climates and I can assure you hot is hot. That glowing yellow ball of fusion in the sky doesn’t care how moist the atmosphere is […]