June 4, 2024

Bruce Peninsula Camping

Difficulty Rating:
Camping
⭐⭐️️
Beauty Rating:
⭐⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️️
Solitude Rating:
⭐⭐️️
Adventure Category:
Adventure Start:
Jun 4, 2024 7:30 AM
Estimated End:
Jun 6, 2024 8:00 PM

Adventure Description

We're going for a mid-week, 2 night front-country camping trip at Bruce Peninsula National Park, one of the most in demand campsites in Canada. The park is completely sold out for '24 already so, if you've wanted to visit - this is your chance!

The Bruce Peninsula is famous for its gorgeous limestone landscapes and crystal clear turquoise water. There's really nowhere else quite like it in Ontario. Nearby is one of Canada's most iconic hikes to the Grotto, a ridiculously pretty natural cave and swimming spot.

This trip is car-camping so it's an easy way to get comfortable spending a night outside in a tent. We'll be leaving first thing on Tuesday morning with a first stop in Tobermory to tour the famous town and eat their legendary fish & chips.

We'll then move on Cyprus Lake Campground where we'll set up camp and explore the trails. At night we'll all have dinner together and roast smores over a campfire.

Bruce Peninsula is a Dark Sky Preserve meaning that if the clouds are clear we'll be in for some truly incredible stargazing.

The morning after, we'll hike to The Grotto, those who want to brave the cold can jump in for a swim. Later in the day, you can explore the Bruce Peninsula or hang around the campsite to learn camp craft like starting a fire and hanging a tarp.

For our final day, we'll have a lazy morning at the campsite then check into nearby Lionshead for lunch on the beach.

Space is limited to 16 people so you'll want to reserve this adventure quickly. We've got spots for 12 people in the van for those who need lifts and another 6 people will be able to self drive.

This trip is suitable for all members and super affordable.

What's included

This trip is professionally guided and includes all camp meals and cooking equipment along with tents. We have cheap equipment rental for those who need a sleeping bag and sleeping pad. Tell us what you need to rent here.

Before the trip we'll be sharing a detailed packing list telling you absolutely everything you need to think about and pack, as well as an info session to ask any outstanding questions so you can turn up feeling totally prepared, ready to have an amazing time with the WU crew.

We're going for a mid-week, 2 night front-country camping trip at Bruce Peninsula National Park, one of the most in demand campsites in Canada. The park is completely sold out for '24 already so, if you've wanted to visit - this is your chance!

The Bruce Peninsula is famous for its gorgeous limestone landscapes and crystal clear turquoise water. There's really nowhere else quite like it in Ontario. Nearby is one of Canada's most iconic hikes to the Grotto, a ridiculously pretty natural cave and swimming spot.

This trip is car-camping so it's an easy way to get comfortable spending a night outside in a tent. We'll be leaving first thing on Tuesday morning with a first stop in Tobermory to tour the famous town and eat their legendary fish & chips.

We'll then move on Cyprus Lake Campground where we'll set up camp and explore the trails. At night we'll all have dinner together and roast smores over a campfire.

Bruce Peninsula is a Dark Sky Preserve meaning that if the clouds are clear we'll be in for some truly incredible stargazing.

The morning after, we'll hike to The Grotto, those who want to brave the cold can jump in for a swim. Later in the day, you can explore the Bruce Peninsula or hang around the campsite to learn camp craft like starting a fire and hanging a tarp.

For our final day, we'll have a lazy morning at the campsite then check into nearby Lionshead for lunch on the beach.

Space is limited to 16 people so you'll want to reserve this adventure quickly. We've got spots for 12 people in the van for those who need lifts and another 6 people will be able to self drive.

This trip is suitable for all members and super affordable.

What's included

This trip is professionally guided and includes all camp meals and cooking equipment along with tents. We have cheap equipment rental for those who need a sleeping bag and sleeping pad. Tell us what you need to rent here.

Before the trip we'll be sharing a detailed packing list telling you absolutely everything you need to think about and pack, as well as an info session to ask any outstanding questions so you can turn up feeling totally prepared, ready to have an amazing time with the WU crew.

Meals

We'll have vegan and meat options for each meal

Tuesday Lunch - Fish and Chips in Tobermory (not included in cost)
Tuesday Dinner - Hot dinner around the campfire
Wednesday Breakfast - Hot Breakfast and coffee/tea
Wednesday Lunch - Wraps/sandwiches
Wednesday Dinner - Hot dinner around the campfire
Thursday Breakfast - Hot Breakfast and coffee/tea
Thursday Lunch - Packed lunch on at Lionshead beach

Itinerary

Tuesday 4th June

07:30 - 11:30 - Drive to Tobermory

12:00 - 13:00 - Lunch at Fish and Chips shop

14:00 - Check in at Cyprus Lake

15:00-17:00 - Set up camp

18:00 - Dinner

Evening - Fireside hangs and stargazing


Wednesday 5th June

10:00 - 12:00 - Day at campsite

08:00 - 10:00 - Dawn Grotto visit

12:00- 13:00 - Lunch

13:00-17:00 - Either explore the bruce peninsula or hang around the campsite

Evening - Dinner fireside


Thursday 6th June

07:00 -10:00 - Breakfast, pack up site

11:00 - Check out

12:00 - Visit Lionshead, lunch at beach

19:00 - Anticipated return to Toronto

Rental Gear available

Cooking gear, plates, cutlery, bowls, tents are all included. Sleeping bags and pads are also available at the link above.

Adventure Cost

Event Cost:
$325+HST
Transport Cost:
$60+HST

Cancellation Policy

This trip will be billed in full upon registration. 90% refund for any cancellations before May 21st. 50% before May 28th. No refunds are possible after May 28th. If you cancel and wish to rejoin, please confirm with us on Discord to ensure that the updated registration has been received.
If you cancel and wish to rejoin, please confirm with us on Discord to ensure that the updated registration has been received.

Members Attending

Sachin
Cody
Yilong
chen
Megan
Michelle
Megan
Tengis
Anjali
Lee
Laura
Harriet
Jyoti
Zac

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