S03E12 Canisbay Lake Campground Review, Algonquin Provincial Park

[@CampingwiththeColes]

Cell Phone Service: If you've been to this park please let us know your experience with cell service.

[@JoshuaTreeTv]

Cell service is strong. Not necessarily a good thing, but getting service is not an issue at all. I'm actually posting this from one of the remote backcountry sites on cannisbay 😅

[@manondesrochers8989]

I love my Clam pop up. I bought the smaller one, I am 5'1" & I can easily install it myself. It is a game changer for sure. It protect me from the bugs at night & rain.

[@MrRyanrk12]

Thanks for the awesome videos

[@CampingwiththeColes]

Glad you like them!

[@teozongoli3738]

love it thank you guys

[@korean_foot_traveler8655]

Wow. It's a splendid lake which looks perfect for relaxation.😀👍👍

[@CampingwiththeColes]

It's a place to really get away from it all, relax and just enjoy nature. It's our happy place.

[@korean_foot_traveler8655]

@@CampingwiththeColes 🙏🙆‍♂️🙆‍♂️

[@garyzdj]

Ok yes I need that dining tent , Love Algonquin, might have to try canisbay next time , looks nice , Thanks for all the videos, Keep up the great job and enjoy the outdoors, Cheers eh !

[@CampingwiththeColes]

Thanks for the support. Happy camping!

[@davidabreu1718]

Absolutely stunning video

[@CampingwiththeColes]

Thank you very much!

[@milwaukeemotor5995]

great video really captures so many different aspects

[@CampingwiththeColes]

Glad you enjoyed it. Happy camping.

[@INSPIRINGTRIPS]

another great production :)😁😊

[@CampingwiththeColes]

Thank you! Happy camping!

[@joefriday950]

Another great informative video. Thanks

[@CampingwiththeColes]

Very welcome. We love making them.

[@CampingwiththeColes]

We've stayed at Pog Lake campground and Canisbay Lake campground. Let us know what your favourite campground is in Algonquin Park. We'd like to try another one.

[@leschortos9196]

Any rustic 3 site , days north of 60.....

[@annapacheco5996]

Rock Lake . Rough road to get there but Absolutely Beautiful.

[@dougsmith7195]

@@annapacheco5996 Rock Lake, no privacy, small sites.

[@dougsmith7195]

Mew Lake non electric sites 83 to 104 right at the waters edge.

[@dougsmith7195]

Lake of Two Rivers is like camping at Walmart, no privacy but I like the pine trees.

[@robswartz6264]

Wow! What an amazing channel! A very informative video. Thanks for sharing!

[@CampingwiththeColes]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@generationxdad]

Last summer I was looking to book a site in Algonquin for my now-annual summer camping vacation. I wanted to give a walk-in site a try at Canisbay in the Radio Free loop but wasn't sure which one. Then I saw the footage of Site 57 that you have at 3:38 in your video and I fell in love with the site and booked it. I stayed there for the week leading up to Labour Day weekend and it was absolute heaven🥰🌳. Now this year I will be camping there on Site 57 again at the end of July for the entire week leading up to the August Civic Holiday long weekend. Thanks so much for all of your content and for having a part in my making wonderful memories at Algonquin 🥰🌳

[@CampingwiththeColes]

Thanks so much for sharing that with us. We love hearing how our videos have helped people out. Enjoy your next trip to site 57!

[@louisag5410]

Absolutely beautiful!!!

[@CampingwiththeColes]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@CarolynMcNair]

Hi Ben and Cheryl, we've been watching your KZbin videos for a couple years now and love them! Great tips on all sorts of subjects. You gave us the idea to try some of the smaller and less popular campgrounds so this year that's what we're doing (especially given how difficult it's been to book sites in the last couple of years). Happy Camping to you both in 2023 and maybe we'll see you this summer!

[@CampingwiththeColes]

Thanks for letting us know. So many flock to the big parks but there are a ton of smaller parks that are awesome. Since we've been doing these reviews we've really fallen in love with the smaller, quieter parks. Parks like Bonnechere, Murphy's Point, Charleston Lake. They're small but are fantastic. Happy camping!

[@timewellwasted3341]

Greetings from Orillia again! We are booking Canisbay Lake for October (when the booking opens...) to see the fall colours...thanks for another great review....

[@CampingwiththeColes]

It's a beautiful place. Canisbay is the best campground for the colours. Have a great time.

[@danaborealis]

Beautiful video. We love Algonquin, always go to Mew Lake in December

[@CampingwiththeColes]

That sounds amazing. We've never been there in winter. We were thinking of going to Arrowhead to do the ice skating trail.

[@danaborealis]

@@CampingwiththeColes winter is beautiful in that area. You should go, you would love it. Our December vacation in Algonquin is the highlight of the year. This year we've been to 10 provincial parks + Bruce Peninsula+ Jasper so far, we still have 3 trips before Algonquin. We cannot wait.

[@danaborealis]

@@CampingwiththeColes your reviews are priceless for us. Thanks for all your work.

[@randallsguaranteedsold6361]

Love it! Your videos always make me want to jump in the car, hook up the rv and head out!!!!!!

[@CampingwiththeColes]

I'm glad the videos have that affect on you. We hope to get people in the mood to go camping and explore the great parks in Ontario. Happy camping!

[@margaretgheller9561]

Off to this park in a few days. Thanks for the tips.

[@CampingwiththeColes]

One of our favourite places. Enjoy!

[@backtoshallabal6662]

awesome. got this parked book for labour day weekend. Never been here, we've always camped at lake of 2 rivers. looking forward to this one!

[@CampingwiththeColes]

You're going to love it!

[@backtoshallabal6662]

@@CampingwiththeColes have you guys tried Killbear? We just got back and it was wonderful!

[@258hal]

Stayed at your campsite these past couple of days; nice choice. Your tip on dumping at Arrowhead was much appreciated

[@CampingwiththeColes]

Not a bad site eh. It must have been even nicer where you were there as the colours were just coming in when we were there. Glad the Arrowhead tip was helpful!

[@258hal]

The colours were spectacular although I think a week earlier the colours would have been at their peak. I think between the scenery, lack of bugs and ideal temp, this is the best time to enjoy Algonquin. We live in Barrie so Arrowhead is ideal for us too. Keep up the good work!

[@xxthepoppaxx]

7:11 that’s my claim to fame!!! Me returning life vests after our backcountry trip. I guess I could’ve said hi but I’m a little shy.

[@CampingwiththeColes]

That's awesome! You made the cut! Hope you had a great trip. Happy camping!

[@scottdubrick3407]

Another Great video review. Canisbay is also my favorite campground in Ontario. Enjoy your Thanksgiving weekend trip.

[@CampingwiththeColes]

Thanks, you too! Happy camping!

[@bwooodstar]

Thank you for all your hard work !! Love watching your vids and new sub here ❤

[@jenniferconron2268]

Another great video! Please wear your pfds while on the water!

[@katiepearson3314]

We stayed at Pog Lake one night this summer and 2 nights at Mew Lake. We had a waterfront site at Mew Lake and just used our solar panels to power our trailer. What a beautiful park. We are excited to continue exploring Ontario Parks and really appreciate your videos.

[@CampingwiththeColes]

We love Pog and usually are lucky enough to get a waterfront site. Waterfront sites at any park are the best! There are so many beautiful parks in Ontario. Have fun exploring them!

[@gordgrant]

We’ve been enjoying your reviews a lot….as we count down the remaining weeks before spring (2022) you guys are ‘real’ and we appreciate the down to earth reviews you have posted….they’re very helpful and it’s giving us some great plans for the next ‘camping year’! We live between the Piney and Point Farms so all these great places are well within striking range for short visits! Hope to run into you this summer to thank you in person for your excellent contribution to our understanding on all the wonderful Ontario Provincial Parks! Keep up the great work! (Slow down the camera when going through the Visitor’s Centre at Algonquin. Park……Please!)

[@CampingwiththeColes]

Thanks for the kind words. We love our Ontario Parks and get some real enjoyment out of making the video reviews. Sorry that the video was a little quick in the Visitor Centre. If you thought it was quick in this video you would really hate the hyper lapse video of the same visitor centre in our Pog Lake video. Hopefully we'll run into each other in a park in the near future. Happy camping!

[@skennellysilvestri]

Alway look forward to your videos, they are fun and informative. Love the music in this one. Are you able to post a playlist?

[@CampingwiththeColes]

I'm glad you like it. I get all my music from www.epidemicsound.com/referral/28a01y/ Sorry but I have no idea how to make a play list from it.

[@suhailhabibzadah8634]

I've been a subscriber since last year and you guys have been really putting out amazing videos! You guys are awesome!

[@CampingwiththeColes]

Wow, thank you!

[@jodiekanary5728]

Great review. We were at Pog lake at the same time. Algonquin never disappoints. I spent quite a bit of time exploring different parts of the park this summer.

[@CampingwiththeColes]

It's a great park to explore. I'm sure you had a great time. We love Pog!

[@milwaukeemotor5995]

beautiful lake

[@673Piper]

GREAT video. We are heading up on Thursday for a week. Thanks for the tip in regards to the water tap, will save us some time for sure. ALSO, we have the same dining shelter your friends have. Right down to the carpet, table and remote control light. LOL Its the perfect tent. We have spent 6 weeks in Ontario parks this summer and every single day someone has come onto our site to ask about the tent. AND.....Great idea as well in regards to the dump station at Arrowhead. THANKS AGAIN.

[@CampingwiththeColes]

Our friends said that people always ask them about their Clam shelter. It was our first time really seeing one and I was very impressed. It's a little pricey but you get what you pay for. If you're going to Arrowhead to dump and you have a black water flush on your trailer just beware that the hoses are not threaded. So unless you have some kind of hack to attach a threaded part to it, you want be able to use it. I just checked the Fall Colour Report for Algonquin and the maple colours are peaking right now. You'll get a great show of colours going on Thursday. Happy camping!

[@673Piper]

@@CampingwiththeColes non threaded hoses are a pain I just purchased a Ryobi 320 PSI power sprayer. Runs on their batteries and comes with a 20 ft hose to put in a bucket for a water source. Going to try it tonight through the toilet itself. See if it is useful when no threaded hose.

[@dougsmith7195]

You guys really upped your game this year, great editing. How about a far north tour next year, around highway 11 and back 17.

[@CampingwiththeColes]

You read our minds. We're thinking of going up to Lake Superior next year. Nothing definite yet. Thanks for watching. Happy camping!

[@marlenewhite8977]

I love your reviews and all of your videos. Thanks so much. You are both so natural and you offer a wealth of information. I wonder if you could talk about awnings and things that you would recommend e.g. how to anchor the awning to avoid flapping in high wind. Thank you.

[@CampingwiththeColes]

You are so welcome! We'll take that into consideration to include in a future video. Happy camping.

[@pokedude104]

Does this park stay busy right up to the end of the season in October? I assume the non electrified sites in campground 1 & 2 would be quieter as not so many are willing to stick it out in a tent relying on batteries or their fire to stay warm. Just reserved for early October and as of right now its pretty much empty. Busy or not I'm looking forward to it!

[@CampingwiththeColes]

The latest we stayed there was just a couple days into October. It still seemed pretty busy. Canisbay is awesome! You're going to love it.

[@livingthedream_eh]

great video, excellent information......do you know if motorhomes (39') can fit in this park? roads look tight...

[@CampingwiththeColes]

I think there are sites you'd be able to get to easily with your motorhome. When looking at the map just try to pick a site not far in. You could then go out the way you came in.

[@livingthedream_eh]

@@CampingwiththeColes that's great info, I really appreciate it and all your videos, it's nice to have some local reviews on a channel!

[@travellinglynn]

Great video. I was at Mew for a few weeks ending on Oct 4 - mix of rain and stunning colours! What is that lovely song about September/Autumn leaves?

[@CampingwiththeColes]

Thanks for watching. The song is "Last Days of September" by Giant Ember.

[@joannamarzec102]

We were gonna go to Earl Rowe for Thanksgiving as well, but cancelled, too bad, we would've finally meet you guys. We decided to stay closer to home- Laurel Creek conservation area

[@CampingwiththeColes]

Too bad. We love meeting people. Hopefully we'll run into you at another park. Happy camping!

[@martyruttan9034]

Up date for you. The water tap by the comforted station at Canisbay Lake has been ground down so you can no longer screw a hose on to it, 😔 but the good news is that they have started building an dump/water filling station at the entrance to Canisbay Lake and they hope to have it completed by the end of 2025. 🥳. Keep up the great work and maybe we will catch up with you folks camping 🏕

[@CampingwiththeColes]

Thanks for the update. We're heading there in the fall so we'll have to figure out how to fill up. We don't like travelling with a full water tank which is an extra 400 lbs. If you see us out in the wild somewhere don't hesitate to say hi.

[@martyruttan9034]

​If you have a Water Bandit you will be able to fill your water tank, just won't be able to use your water filter. When using the water bandit don't turn the water all the way on. Happy camping 🏕 and keep up the great videos

[@mikearsenault6396]

I love your video's! Its my go to for park reviews. Are you allowed trolling motors in the lake?

[@CampingwiththeColes]

A trolling motor is not allowed. According to Ontario Parks, motor boats are not permitted on Canisbay Lake. Power boat means a boat that is propelled by electric, gasoline, oil or steam motive power. Here is a list of motorboat restrictions in Algonquin Park www.algonquinpark.on.ca/visit/park_management/motor-restrictions.php

[@nauticalsummers]

We camped a canoe-in site in June 2020 and it was amazing!

[@CampingwiththeColes]

Yeah, the canoe in sites looked great when we checked them out.

[@donlyn492]

Wonderful to see another video from The Coles! You two are great ambassadors for Ontario’s Provincial Parks. You must be so organized to book all of your trips . How will you manage to top this season next year?

[@CampingwiththeColes]

It's been a great season. 12 parks so far and one more to go. Not sure what next season will look like but we're thinking of heading north and checking out some parks around Lake Superior. Luckily there are so many provincial parks in Ontario it will take us years to do them all.

[@michelleschroer]

what dates were you here if you don't mind me asking? usually I do early October/thanksgiving camping trips but looking to book sept 15-18 this year and hoping to have some colourful leaves!

[@CampingwiththeColes]

We were there September 24-28. Leaves were getting better each day we were there. A couple more days for full colours.

[@blsanto1136]

Great review as always! Thanks for the advice on the bike trails we are weekend riders so nice to know it's difficult 🙂 We actually ran into a couple this year at Arrowhead at the dump station that had camped at Canisbay and dumped at Arrowhead. Also thanks for the tip on the art center ☺️ We stayed at Pog Lake but looks like Canisbay is next!

[@CampingwiththeColes]

We LOVE Pog Lake but I think that's because we always have a waterfront site or have friends with a waterfront site. I think Canisbay generally has nicer sites but they don't have any waterfront.

[@blsanto1136]

@@CampingwiththeColes we didn't have waterfront at Pog & still had an awesome time! What we loved too is dump station only 2km from Pog so not too far to drive the honey wagon on hwy 60..hazards on then slow & steady!!! 🙂

[@xxgg]

Pog, Kearney and I forget the other.... one further down south from 60, you do have do in person check in as it is contracted out to some other operators. Algonquin need to update the email to reflect that. Wait, you can use Algonquin park pass at arrowhead?

[@CampingwiththeColes]

Any provincial park pass is good for all provincial parks as long as it's still valid. We were just at Earl Rowe PP and went to Mono Cliffs PP hiking and used our Earl Rowe vehicle permit so we didn't have to buy a day pass at Mono Cliffs. It was so busy that the wardens were actually turning away cars but let us in because they reserve a few spots for Earl Rowe campers. So if there is a big lineup at your dump station you can go to another PP to dump, if there's one on your way home. Happy camping!

[@xxgg]

@@CampingwiththeColes If you don't mind me asking few more questions. Say for 1 night campgroup reservation, basically it is from 2PM to 2PM next day but as long I pre-register I can start enjoying the park from early morning of checking in date and later afternoon of check out date, right? other than the camp site itself obviously. Finally, if we are allow use permit from any PP to any other Ontario PP, wouldn't people abuse the system to get to different PP? since OntarioParks placed a limit per day for visitors? Again, keep up your videos... very helpful to explorer new OntarioParks visually from a actual user.

[@casss5101]

What a great season you have been able to have! Thanks for another great video! Do you have any plans to go to Samuel De Champlain? It's one of my favourites and I'd love to see what you think!

[@CampingwiththeColes]

Eventually we hope to go to all the parks. We haven't exactly decided on where to go next season but we are thinking of doing a big, multiple park trip to try some Lake Superior parks.

[@martinvanoene7192]

Agreed been there Thanks

[@christinasagos9322]

I love watching your videos I enjoy camping!! What's your fav Algonquin trail for a nice short hike 1-4 km max?

[@CampingwiththeColes]

We love the Lookout Trail which is 1.9km. Has a really nice, high lookout where you can see for miles. Happy camping!

[@happycamper8354]

Heading up to mew lake on Tuesday for the last trip of the season

[@CampingwiththeColes]

It's a sad time but at least you're ending the season on a high note at a beautiful park. Happy camping!

[@idaniarodriguez1711]

I Love your reviews! Did they close the gas pump at the Portage place? It was one in August. We filled up our tank with no problems.

[@CampingwiththeColes]

I didn't realize that the Portage Store had gas pumps. I've been there several times and never noticed them.

[@annapacheco5996]

Have you ever been to Grundy Lake? It’s also a very beautiful Park.

[@CampingwiththeColes]

We've been to Grundy a few times. It's a great park with an old time family feel to it. We hope to go back soon and do a review on it. Hopefully next hear.

[@incrediblycomfy]

Please check out Halfway lake next year if you haven't already. Spent my entire childhood there and have since returned with my family. It is unreal

[@CampingwiththeColes]

It's certainly on our list to go to. We've heard great things about it. Happy camping!

[@MayooN]

Amazing video ! Love the fall colors !! When did you guys stayed ?

[@CampingwiththeColes]

The colours were getting better each day. We were there Sept 24-28.

[@BeforeIKicktheBucket1]

Great review..nice video....keep goin', Good Luck!

[@CampingwiththeColes]

Thanks, will do!

[@coling9803]

We were told the non paper register was a pilot program which was kind of funny to do in the BIGGEST park in Ontario. I think it was because of lack of personnel. Portage store has gas but you will pay 10 times what it is in town. Use in an emergency only.

[@andreak6111]

Hi there The Coles! Do you see many Tesla’s that car camp? I would love to camp in my car and use the electric campgrounds!

[@CampingwiththeColes]

I've noticed a few Tesla's in the parks this camping season. I've never noticed any in the past. Sandbanks Provincial Park actually has an EV charging station at one of the comfort stations. Not sure if it's compatible with a Tesla though.

[@jacquelinegates9557]

What size is your kayak? I’m wanting to get one and not sure what size I need. Im 5’ tall and 64

[@CampingwiththeColes]

Both our kayaks are 10 feet and hold up to 275 lbs. Cheryl says she's 5" tall but she's actually 4'11". Don't tell her I told you. Ours are very basic and cheap Pelican kayaks. They can take a lot of abuse and they've held up well over the years. We got them from Costco.

[@OutdoorCanucks]

Thanks for another great review. We have to get up to Algonquin ourselves next year. We’ll also be up at Earl Rowe for thanksgiving too (this weekend). If I see you folks I’ll be sure to say hi. Feel free to do the same.

[@CampingwiththeColes]

That's great! We'll be sure to keep an eye out for ya.

[@lindamaurice9923]

What kind of kayaks are they?

[@CampingwiththeColes]

We have Pelican kayaks purchased from Costco years ago. They don't make our exact model anymore. They have similar ones still though. They are sturdy, tough and relatively inexpensive. Excellent for little trips exploring lakes.

[@milwaukeemotor5995]

there's wolves too

[@angelacadieux1972]

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