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Super Good Camping PodcastAuthor: Pamela and Tim Good
Hi there! We are a blended family of four who are passionate about camping, nature, the great outdoors, physical activity, health, & being all-around good Canadians! We would love to inspire others to get outside & explore all that our beautiful country has to offer. Camping fosters an appreciation of nature, physical fitness, & emotional well-being. Despite being high-tech kids, our kids love camping! We asked them to help inspire your kids. Their creations are in our Kids section. For the adults, we would love to share our enthusiasm for camping, review some of our favourite camping gear, share recipes & menus, tips & how-to's, & anything else you may want to know about camping. Got a question about camping? Email us so we can help you & anyone else who may be wondering the same thing. We are real people, with a brutally honest bent. We don't get paid by anyone to provide a review of their product. We'll be totally frank about what we like or don't like. Language: en-ca Genres: Education, How To, Sports, Wilderness Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Ontario Parks Day Use Made Easy
Episode 11
Monday, 19 October, 2026
Send us Fan MailYou do not need a tent to have a real outdoor day. We’re talking about Ontario Parks day use, the easiest way to get beaches, trails, and that “we went on an adventure” feeling without sleeping on the ground, hauling heavy gear, or stressing about camp cooking. If you’ve ever thought camping sounds fun but the overnight part sounds like work, this is your on ramp.We walk through what day use looks like in provincial parks in Ontario, including how day use hours and seasonal closures can affect your plans in the fall and shoulder seasons. We also share why day trips are perfect for scouting a park before you commit to a full week of camping. From checking out the layout to testing out activities with the kids, a day visit can save you from booking the wrong spot for your family. We also talk fall colours, including why Algonquin can get wild during peak foliage and how planning ahead makes the experience smoother.Then we get practical about Ontario Parks permits: daily vehicle permits, how “per vehicle” pricing works, and the value of longer options like an annual vehicle permit, plus summer and winter permits. We cover discounts and free access for groups like seniors and Canadian Armed Forces members and veterans, and we highlight how reserving up to five days in advance can be the difference between an easy entry and a frustrating turnaround at a busy gate.Finally, we run through the day use perks that make these trips worth repeating: hiking and mountain bike trails, swimming beaches, canoe and kayak rentals, life jacket lending programs, learn to fish programs, guided nature walks, picnic shelters, and group areas for bigger family outings. If you’re ready for more fresh air and less hassle, subscribe, share the episode with a friend, and leave us a review so more people can find the show.Support the showCONNECT WITH US AT SUPER GOOD CAMPING:Support the podcast & buy super cool SWAG: https://store.skgroupinc.com/super_good_camping/shop/homeEMAIL: hi@supergoodcamping.comWEBSITE: www.supergoodcamping.comYOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqFDJbFJyJ5Y-NHhFseENsQINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/super_good_camping/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/SuperGoodCampinFACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SuperGoodCamping/TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@supergoodcampingSupport the show
