Algonquin Park Ontario

[Don ravinerat]

Well after cleaning up and messing around with our new to us 1975 Trillium 1300 we were ready to go on our maiden voyage. This was our test run before we put it away for winter. Our neighbours also came and have a fiberglass trailer he gutted and rebuilt. Seems winter came early.

[Don ravinerat]

The Trillium is winterized and My Furnace is removed and in for servicing. The only camp ground open in Algonquin Park after Thanksgiving is Mew Lake. We winter camp in there with our Snowtrekker Tent. It has a wood stove.

WE got to Mew lake and there were tons of Hydro sites left. There were RV's of every size and some tenters. There are several Yurts for rent at Mew Lake as well. We got settled into our site.

[Mike Magee]

You are dedicated campers to be out in that white stuff! Looks like your friend has an Amerigo, is that right?

[Don ravinerat]

It had stopped snowing by the time we set up and it was just beautiful to see so early this year. We got the BBQ out and made some burgers and prepared for dark. We were running an electric heater to warm our egg up. We had just had a tent trailer and when ever the furnace went out the trailer got cold. At least the Trillium held the head a little better.

[Don ravinerat]

A couple walking by stopped to chat. They checked out the trailers then invited me down to see there Little Tear Drop trailer. It was a little chilly inside and some moisture built up due to no heat. I have always had a special place in my Heart for the Little Guy trailers and we almost bought a T@b trailer. I came back from the other site and we had a great fire and talked until after 11:00 pm. That is late for both of us.

[Don ravinerat]

We survived the night and the temps dropped down to -10 C. My wife was a little cold even though I gave her my -20 C bag. The heater just didn't really get the trailer warm enough or as my wife says "hot". I did have a Buddy heater but didn't think we need it. Yes I am familiar with Carbon Monoxide. We also found the bed a little uncomfortable but will work that out with some kind of mattress cover.

so up early the next morning and got the coffee going. I must mention that my little coleman propane stove wouldn't work. It seems the threads are stripped on the regulator so it wouldn't take my little green cylinders. I too the propane tanks off the trailer since the furnace was removed and the furnace gas line has no shut offs. My neighbour lent us it two burner hot plate. I have so many camping stoves at home. Guess I will always bring a back up.

[Don ravinerat]

After a few coffees and some bacon and eggs it was time to pack up and head for home. WE were only able to spend one night due to our work schedules. So we have some bugs to work out and a full season ahead off us next year. Until then it is winter camping in the Snowtrekker tent.

[Don ravinerat]

I forgot to mention we picked out a name for our trailer. The Little Green Sprout. Seems fitting.

[Pam Garlow]

Looks like a wonderful maiden voyage! Now you have the hard part over (camping in chilly weather) so next year's camping will be easy peasy

Love that name Little Green Sprout!

[Dudley]

The other trailer is a Ventura. Camping in my old stomping grounds, used to live in North Bay.

[TomK]

I like your adapt and overcome attitude Don. If you had this much fun in the snow and cold weather, just think how much you'll enjoy The Little Green Sprout next Summer! BTW, Algonquin's a real nice area. We used to fly in and around Petawawa just east of there while training with the Canadian Army. The size and beauty of that park still amazes me. Many more happy camping trips to you and yours.

Tom

[Don ravinerat]

The Park is a great place and we have used it in all seasons. We were canoers then to larger tent and car camping to the tent trailer. Once we get the heat worked out ( I was warm) things will be more comfortable for my wife. The dog sure does take up a lot of floor space.

I'll have to save the pic of The Liittle Green Sprout.

My neighbour has another one called a sprint. Think he is looking for another trailer to do over.

[theresa p]

being originally torontonians, we camped alot at algonquin...and just love it. we went back about 3 years ago for a week in mid-may and had a fantastic time.

happy camping

[Don ravinerat]

It's too bad that the costs of Provincial Parks is getting out of hand. It cost us $49.50 for one night.

[Dennis Schultz]

Glad you folks had a good time at Mew Lake.My wife and I are looking forward to camping there after we retire. Right now we spend our summers at Two Rivers next door. We have been going there for about 40 years. It's our second home. Can't get enough of the park. We usually spend the month of August up there but would spend May to Dec up there if we could. That's our plan eventually. Reading about your experience at Mew has given me more desire to make our dream a reality. We started camping in A;lgonquin in a 13 ft green trillium we called 'the Little Green Pea'. Then came the Trillium 5500 and the a 4500 Trillium. Currently we camp in a 17 ft Leocraft, well insulated for the cold weather. Enjoy Folks!

[Mike Magee]

$49.50 per night? Holy moley!! That makes Michigan state park CGs look like a sale bargain!

[Don ravinerat]

Mike I believe my neighbours trailer is a Venture or Ventura. He has it done up pretty good inside.

[Dudley]

Yes its a Ventura, I used to own one.

[Larry Tenhage]

Yes, although we love Algonquin PP, it's classed as a premium Park, so you pay top dollar. $49.50 is getting into cheap hotel territory! We plan to go there again next summer - it's been 10 years since we went there.

[Don ravinerat]

It's a great place for camping but the costs are getting too high. Not too many options as private is about the same cost.