Ontario Parks Blog: Backcountry at Grundy Lake Provincial Park
Today’s post hails from Grundy Lake Provincial Park, courtesy of Park Clerk Courtney Lafleur and Natural Heritage Education Leader Jessica Schulze.
You’re an experienced car-camper. You’ve got a favourite campsite. You’ve memorized your ideal site setup, and can put your campsite together in record time.
But now you’re ready to up your camping game and try something different. Something a little bit off the beaten path. Grundy Lake Provincial Park is the perfect spot to test the backcountry waters!
Why is Grundy Lake’s backcountry ideal for beginners and families?
Campsites are easily accessible by canoe or kayak, just a short paddle from various access points throughout the park. Our sites, while paddle-in only, do not require any portaging. Want to practice your portaging skills? Grundy Lake has a few portaging trails where you can practice without the pressure of having a full canoe of equipment.
Some campers are looking for multi-hour or -day backcountry paddling, but this may be a …