We were just at fitzroy the civic holiday weekend. Kayaking from the campers beach was a little tricky because of all the BIG rocks juuuust under the water surface. Had to go slow until into the deeper bit. Worth mentioning there is a Hydro generating station there (big structure visible from campers beach) need to stay well away from that. We saw the deer a few times as well, right in the campsites.
Fitzroy is my family's favourite getaway spot! It may not be the biggest park or have the most interesting features, but it's a great place for families.
As Ottawa residents, Fitzroy is a regular weekend/short camp getaway for us. A couple of additional points. It is a short walk into the town of Fitzroy Harbour from the end of the day use beach. There is pretty good convenience store and pizza place there to stock up on necessities. The town of Arnprior is closer to the park than Carp and has a full grocery store. Don't miss Wes' Fries (seasonal) in The 'Prior, rated one of the top french fry stands in Eastern Ontario (our family concurs!) Fitzroy is also a great base for attending the annual Carp Fair in September, one of the best small town fairs in the region.
Hello Ben! I was sitting on a plane with a neighbour friend of yours on way to Phoenix! Said he had you for dinner couple nights ago and told me about your site!! Looks like your enjoying retirement Dave and Shelly OATES
Hey Dave. Long time no see. You must have been talking with Chuan. Amazing how you guys figured out a connection. We are certainly enjoying retirement. Retired in 2017 and make the most of it with lots of camping trips and making videos. I think I saw you at one of the monthly retirement dinners at the Legion a while back but I didn't approach you as I didn't think you would remember me because we only worked together a short while when I was a rookie about 33 years ago. Next time we see each other at a dinner we'll have to catch up.
Informative video yet again that we actually watched in Grand Bend. Always good to take notes for our own planning. Well, following in your footsteps of a few seasons ago, we visited Pinery Provincial Park last weekend. It was 20 C for the two days there, but unfortunately, canoeing was closed. We enjoyed the beach and hiking on the Cedar Trail. We are now determined to do the Lake Superior and Sleeping Giants next September, but in June, we will explore Lake Huron parks.
Sounds like some great weather at Pinery. The Lake Superior Parks are a far drive but well worth it for a change of pace. It's an exciting time planning next years trips. We'll be starting to make reservations soon.
I love how you guys have gotten into a consistent video agenda and go through all of the different qualities of parks in their own sections, and I especially love that you mention things to do outside the park! Whenever I go camping I don't always think of exploring what's around it, so thank you! Great video once again, can't wait for the next one.
Hi guys, thanks for the video on Fitzroy. I'm taking the kids up there next week so your video was helpful. I've been to the group sites when I was younger but not the main sites. We have site 281 booked. We normally go to Gatineau Park for our family trips but they are closed this year. Thanks, and great work on the video.
Great video, as always! I was looking forward to this review since it's a favourite park of mine. Just thought I'd mention that the "boat launch" is not very steep at all and it isn't paved (and there's no dock) so I've seen people completely give up on trying to launch motor boats before. The water height does change throughout the year so there may be times when you can launch motorized boats but most of the year it's only good for canoes, kayaks, etc.
Well Done Video. I was Well Informed about the Park. I Want to go Camping there in 2025 with My Dog. with a Visit from My Older Cousin who Lives in Ottawa.
Two questions: With respect to the unthreaded black water hose, is there a reason that the Parks do this, and secondly, is there a solution for this or should I just avoid the cleaning of the black tank for this trip? Thank you.
I spoke to someone that used to be very high up in Ontario Parks Management. He said that for health safety, to prevent back flow, all hoses have to be unthreaded. They were even required to put on the heads with the water gap to prevent people from attaching their own threaded end. As time went on from that original order some parks are a little more relaxed about it. But as far as I understand all Ontario Parks water hoses for potable and non potable are supposed to be unthreaded.
It seems like an overall nice park and I like that the water was calm enough that you could still get out on the river. Though that snake would have had me paddling as fast as Cheryl! Adding this to the potential parks for next year!!
Glad you showed the park I frequent in May and July. You missed the grave stones and markers that you can find in the camp trails off the beach and the camp site just above where you were situated. There is also a marker at the end of the large parking lot at the big beach up on the hill just past all the picnic area. The site that you were camping at is usually flooded out until July 1. I personally wont book down that way as you said there isnt much privacy and usually fairly wet. Great for larger groups though. Glad you enjoyed your trip !!!!
That shot of the corner with the brewery at 1:30, instantly recognized my hometown! It's so cool to see you guys explore a part of my childhood. I grew up and went to school in Carp, and spent countless days at the arena and market/fairgrounds. That was wild to see.
Ok. So Ben you said we would have to wait until “next week” for the Bonnechere camping review video. Is that accurate? Or are we waiting two weeks? 😜 Great video of Fitzroy. The turbo speed race with the snake was hilarious. A shame there was no recording of the deer. Look forward to the next video.
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Hillarious paddle with the snake.🤣
Thanks. I don't know why we were both so freaked out by it. It's not something that can hurt us. They're just so darn creepy.🐍
Thanks for the videos !
You're very welcome. Thanks for watching and commenting.
We were just at fitzroy the civic holiday weekend. Kayaking from the campers beach was a little tricky because of all the BIG rocks juuuust under the water surface. Had to go slow until into the deeper bit.
Worth mentioning there is a Hydro generating station there (big structure visible from campers beach) need to stay well away from that.
We saw the deer a few times as well, right in the campsites.
Had no idea this place existed. Wow
Ya learn something new every day!
top notch reviews guys, much appreciated :)
Our pleasure!
I grew up in Arnprior and this was always our favourite park.
Fitzroy is my family's favourite getaway spot! It may not be the biggest park or have the most interesting features, but it's a great place for families.
As Ottawa residents, Fitzroy is a regular weekend/short camp getaway for us. A couple of additional points. It is a short walk into the town of Fitzroy Harbour from the end of the day use beach. There is pretty good convenience store and pizza place there to stock up on necessities.
The town of Arnprior is closer to the park than Carp and has a full grocery store. Don't miss Wes' Fries (seasonal) in The 'Prior, rated one of the top french fry stands in Eastern Ontario (our family concurs!)
Fitzroy is also a great base for attending the annual Carp Fair in September, one of the best small town fairs in the region.
Thanks for the tips!
Thank you for the site mentions. It helps when we go to make reservations.
Great review once again. Thanks for your effort. Safe travels.
Thanks, you too!
Hello Ben! I was sitting on a plane with a neighbour friend of yours on way to Phoenix! Said he had you for dinner couple nights ago and told me about your site!!
Looks like your enjoying retirement
Dave and Shelly OATES
Hey Dave. Long time no see. You must have been talking with Chuan. Amazing how you guys figured out a connection. We are certainly enjoying retirement. Retired in 2017 and make the most of it with lots of camping trips and making videos. I think I saw you at one of the monthly retirement dinners at the Legion a while back but I didn't approach you as I didn't think you would remember me because we only worked together a short while when I was a rookie about 33 years ago. Next time we see each other at a dinner we'll have to catch up.
Informative video yet again that we actually watched in Grand Bend. Always good to take notes for our own planning. Well, following in your footsteps of a few seasons ago, we visited Pinery Provincial Park last weekend. It was 20 C for the two days there, but unfortunately, canoeing was closed. We enjoyed the beach and hiking on the Cedar Trail. We are now determined to do the Lake Superior and Sleeping Giants next September, but in June, we will explore Lake Huron parks.
Sounds like some great weather at Pinery. The Lake Superior Parks are a far drive but well worth it for a change of pace. It's an exciting time planning next years trips. We'll be starting to make reservations soon.
Haha 1st, love your videos. Thanks!
You're quick with the fingers. Congrats!
That snake made me laugh so hard I almost fell out of bed. Always enjoy your videos. Keep on camping.
Me too!! I love how they can humour within their camping experiences.
I love how you guys have gotten into a consistent video agenda and go through all of the different qualities of parks in their own sections, and I especially love that you mention things to do outside the park! Whenever I go camping I don't always think of exploring what's around it, so thank you! Great video once again, can't wait for the next one.
Thanks so much!!
Great review and good to learn more about these eastern parks. CHEERS !!!! 😅
Glad you enjoyed!
Hi guys, thanks for the video on Fitzroy. I'm taking the kids up there next week so your video was helpful. I've been to the group sites when I was younger but not the main sites. We have site 281 booked. We normally go to Gatineau Park for our family trips but they are closed this year. Thanks, and great work on the video.
Great video, as always! I was looking forward to this review since it's a favourite park of mine. Just thought I'd mention that the "boat launch" is not very steep at all and it isn't paved (and there's no dock) so I've seen people completely give up on trying to launch motor boats before. The water height does change throughout the year so there may be times when you can launch motorized boats but most of the year it's only good for canoes, kayaks, etc.
Thanks for the info!
Well Done Video. I was Well Informed about the Park. I Want to go Camping there in 2025 with My Dog. with a Visit from My Older Cousin who Lives in Ottawa.
Have a great time!
@@CampingwiththeColes Thank You.
Two questions: With respect to the unthreaded black water hose, is there a reason that the Parks do this, and secondly, is there a solution for this or should I just avoid the cleaning of the black tank for this trip? Thank you.
I spoke to someone that used to be very high up in Ontario Parks Management. He said that for health safety, to prevent back flow, all hoses have to be unthreaded. They were even required to put on the heads with the water gap to prevent people from attaching their own threaded end.
As time went on from that original order some parks are a little more relaxed about it. But as far as I understand all Ontario Parks water hoses for potable and non potable are supposed to be unthreaded.
Was that a twin trailer at the water fill station portion of the video?
You saw that correctly. Our friends, John & Sue, liked our trailer so much they bought one just like it.
I love camping I usually go 2 times a year for 7 years now 🧡🧡 please keep doing what you are doing I enjoy your videos!!
Thank you! Will do!
It seems like an overall nice park and I like that the water was calm enough that you could still get out on the river. Though that snake would have had me paddling as fast as Cheryl! Adding this to the potential parks for next year!!
It's funny how we freak out over something that isn't a threat at all. They're just soooo creepy though🤣
Glad you showed the park I frequent in May and July. You missed the grave stones and markers that you can find in the camp trails off the beach and the camp site just above where you were situated. There is also a marker at the end of the large parking lot at the big beach up on the hill just past all the picnic area. The site that you were camping at is usually flooded out until July 1. I personally wont book down that way as you said there isnt much privacy and usually fairly wet. Great for larger groups though. Glad you enjoyed your trip !!!!
Wow, didn't know about the grave stones and markers. Thanks for the tip.
That shot of the corner with the brewery at 1:30, instantly recognized my hometown! It's so cool to see you guys explore a part of my childhood. I grew up and went to school in Carp, and spent countless days at the arena and market/fairgrounds. That was wild to see.
Glad we could help bring back some memories of the gold ole days.
Good morning
Same to you.
Ok. So Ben you said we would have to wait until “next week” for the Bonnechere camping review video. Is that accurate? Or are we waiting two weeks? 😜
Great video of Fitzroy. The turbo speed race with the snake was hilarious. A shame there was no recording of the deer. Look forward to the next video.
I know, I know... I said next week but unfortunately it will be in two weeks.🥺