S04E12 Killbear Provincial Park Review

[@CampingwiththeColes]

Cell Phone Service: Bell, Telus, Koodo & Virgin Mobile have excellent service and is reliable. If you've been to this park please let us know your experience with cell service especially if you're with a service other than the ones mentioned.

[@mooseware]

I'm commenting from Lighthouse Point campground at Killbear. Rogers/Fido service is good. No problem streaming video.

[@dominiqueroy1495]

Have you considered using Celebration cookies to make S'mores? I think it worked out pretty well! No need to buy Graham crackers, AND chocolate; it's got it all!

[@daviddeacon4258]

Oh that's a good idea, we just bring Oreos and call them smoreos

[@softheartedone]

My husband and I are getting back into camping after a couple of years off, and were looking for some recommendations for parks to camp in around Ontario, found your channel this afternoon and binge-watched your videos for most of the day. Thank you SO much for putting in the effort in making these amazing videos!! Being from Espanola, I especially loved your driving POV through Sudbury and area in this video :)

[@CampingwiththeColes]

Once you found us, you fell down the rabbit hole. LOL. We have a lot of videos and lots more to come. Thanks for watching. Maybe we'll see you out there in the wild sometime.

[@willymueller4587]

Don’t feel bad Ben , I don’t like smores as well & have bin camping for 56 years, keep up the great work you guys are doing

[@CampingwiththeColes]

THANK YOU!! You don't have to like S'mores to be a real camper.😁

[@maisien2]

I went to Killbear for the first time earlier this year and absolutely loved it! Definitely want to go again. Using a peanut butter cup for s'mores is a genius idea! Thank you for these provincial park reviews, they are so helpful for planning future camping trips. Hope to one day run into you guys! ☺

[@CampingwiththeColes]

Glad you liked it. Maybe we'll see you out there some day. Happy camping!

[@lornedurocher4483]

Hello their Coles i'm from Windsor and just want to say keep up the fantasstic videos they are the best at the provincial park reviews out there i've used them many times to decide where to go Thx abunch Cheers.👍✌

[@CampingwiththeColes]

Glad you like them! We'll keep making them if people will keep watching them. Happy camping!

[@scottanderson2980]

kill bear is first class in my books

[@adrianwitten9540]

What a great video, look forward to seeing them. Killbear is now on the list to visit, thank you.

[@OutdoorsygalO]

Just got home from Killbear. Your video was very informative, we watched it before going there, and thanks for making it. We camped in the Lighthouse B campground, and it was lovely. The only thing we were disappointed with was that the showers were very hot, I mean a child could easily be scalded! So I reported that, and it will be fixed ASAP. But if anyone reading this is going there, just wanted to give you a heads up just in case. Thanks again for this review, it was great to see tips and tricks before we headed there. 🥰

[@CampingwiththeColes]

Thanks for the heads up. Glad you had a good time other than that.

[@OutdoorsygalO]

@@CampingwiththeColes ~ thanks. 😁 Not sure where we’re off to next.

[@colleens.2541]

Thank you for all your videos in this series. We are definitely doing Lake Superior in 2023 and of course coming back to Killbear

[@CampingwiththeColes]

Sounds great! You're going to love it!

[@danieldecker1731]

Omg! Best episode yet! The lighting, the clouds, the wind, the islands, the coastline, the bright green in the trees... We haven't been to killbear yet but this looks like a 10 if there ever was one. Looks like this was a workout too. I'm sure you were both tired at that point. We are impressed how active and fit you both must be. That's a workout better than any gym can offer. Thanks. We're big fans. We're off to Algonquin next week for Thanksgiving.

[@CampingwiththeColes]

Wow! Very high praise! We were pretty bushed by the time we got to Killbear. It was our 7th park in a row. I was worried that the video might be a little boring. It's such a good park and we wanted to do it justice.

[@user-vi1jt7ho3e]

What an awesome season! As always, looking forward to the next ones! I was such a bad Mom, cause I always forgot to bring the marshmallows! I'm not a fan either! All that gooy sugar before bed!!! I guess I had a mental block! Alas, we usually bought a bag near by!

[@SatriaChannel_08]

Killbear Provincial Park...very interesting....the greenery is very lush.... The beach is so beautiful...so enchanting... It's a place worth visiting....

[@CampingwiththeColes]

It sure is!

[@ervinslens]

Folks, this looks gorgeous! Enjoyable and beautifully edited and narrated! Simply great content 👌👌

[@CampingwiththeColes]

Thanks a ton! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@robertpearson8798]

We’ve stayed at Harold’s Point a number of times and made it a nightly event to walk out to Sunset Point for the view. My Wife took a picture that was used as the cover picture for the park paper a number of years ago. The Killbear tree is cool but my favourite is the “male” tree that you two were standing beside😉

[@CampingwiththeColes]

We noticed the "male" tree but I thought that was just my dirty little mind. 😜

[@gracespace1]

Killbear is on my bucket list!

[@paulmaure4470]

Ended your northern trip with a bang! Great series and can't wait to visit some.

[@sylviebrindamour6980]

Lots of men in my family are also not fans of smores. Wienners smothered in mustard on the other hand is a must...lol Loved this review.. Will definitely book this one in the future.

[@marigoro]

I've been checking your videos for a while, thank you for all the information and pictures. Though I'm a day-trip hiker, not a camper, I find your videos very helpful and insightful. I went to Killbear yesterday and absolutely loved it. The weather was perfect, and the rocks were easier to walk than sand in hiking boots, and nice to sit on. I loved how clean the water was, soaking feet listening to kids screaming having fun jumping off from the rock in the background. What a beautiful and unique place. The tree was in a rough shape as you mentioned in the video, I hope it will be takne care well (by a tree doctor?). I will definitely go back to this park and explore more.

[@CampingwiththeColes]

We're glad you had a good time there. Must have been a bit of a drive just for a day hike. Hopefully you're staying someplace close by.

[@marigoro]

@@CampingwiththeColes my husband doesn't like driving and I can't drive so we took a bus trip from toronto. Spent there about 6 hrs / good but can't say it was enough, would've been nice to see the beautiful sunset you've mentioned.

[@TheAverageTourist]

Loved seeing what Killbear has to offer. I haven't been there yet - but I am definitely adding it to my list for next year... I already have a running list! Hoping to get up further north to some of the parks you've shared.

[@CampingwiththeColes]

Killbear is a top park for sure. We were pretty warn out by the time we got there as it was our 7th park in a row. I wish we would have had some more energy for it as it's such an awesome park.

[@DDaniels1969]

Love your videos. Ty. Looking forward to the next 4, which are in my neck of the woods.

[@CampingwiththeColes]

We loved your Facebook post for the definition of sadness. Hope you were ok with us including it in this video.

[@DDaniels1969]

@@CampingwiththeColes 😀👍

[@jacquelineravensbergen9644]

Heading to Killbear next weekend! Thanks for this video. I was sort of hoping to hear your proposal story as well! 😂

[@CampingwiththeColes]

I can't remember that far back!🤣

[@ianlindsey3616]

Great video you two! We have never been to Killbear, so we will have to add it to the camping bucket list. CHEERS!!

[@CampingwiththeColes]

It's so good! Happy camping!

[@01AceAlpha]

Great review of a great park! I appreciate the time you take to make these videos.

[@CampingwiththeColes]

Glad you like them!

[@trishaharrison6183]

Heading there the first week of october on a quick 3 day tour of provincial Parks’s. We like to do drive thrus and pick out sights that suit us and keep track on the map for future reference. After seeing this I am quite excited as it looks like an amazing park. Thanks for your hard work.🥰

[@CampingwiththeColes]

Sounds great! Smart thinking for future bookings.

[@kevin8274]

Weve been to killbear 3 years in a row because my son loves the harold rocks

[@bunnettfamily6325]

Heading to Killbear in a few weeks! This video makes me very excited!!!

[@CampingwiththeColes]

It's one of the top parks. You'll love it. Enjoy!

[@annapacheco5996]

Wow you just keep getting better and better another great one guys. Killbear is definitely on the list for next year. We are headed to Grundy today but unfortunately the weather is going to be terrible, we will make the best of it anyway. I must admit I don’t like s’mores either sorry Cheryl 😊

[@CampingwiththeColes]

I'm so glad to hear people are on my side on the s'mores issue. Thanks. Ben

[@SamBarge1]

We need to start a support group for campers that don't like smores. I agree that they marshmallow is an abomination and smores are a waste of good chocolate.

[@CampingwiththeColes]

Amen! I'm in. Ben

[@dlcddurand241]

You are not alone, I do not like smores either and I love camping

[@randallsguaranteedsold6361]

Another great video, thank you!

[@CampingwiththeColes]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@sharonhamilton7298]

So glad I’m not alone in not liking s’mores. Thought I was the only one. And I’m Girl Guide leader. Thank you for being brave & admitting this fact.

[@CampingwiththeColes]

Wow, as a Girl Guide leader. You must have to hide that fact and put a smile on when the girls make their s'mores. 😋

[@petarvanj4343]

Great video, many thanks!

[@CampingwiththeColes]

Glad you liked it!

[@northlander4370]

headed to Killbear Oct. 2nd to the 6th ...looking forward to fall colours !

[@CampingwiththeColes]

That should be a great time for the fall colours. We'll be at Algonquin during part of that time. Happy camping!

[@camper69]

We have something in common besides the love of camping. I don't like smores either. I like chocolate but the only marshmallows I like are in my chocolate milk. There are tons of camp snacks available. 😃😃

[@AndressaSouza-gn6lv]

I love your videos! Thank you for this amazing work. Hope meeting you in one of the camps this season :D

[@CampingwiththeColes]

Thanks so much. If you see us out there "in the wild" don't hesitate to stop and say hi.

[@ChargerDad]

I'm with you with the S'mores. Just give me the chocolate!

[@CampingwiththeColes]

I'll eat the chocolate or even better, the peanut butter cups but she can keep the gooey marshmallow.

[@alisonlee6800]

We just got home from Killarney where I confessed to my husband s’mores were not my fav. I love marshmallows, chocolate and Graham crackers but oddly not mixed in one. So I am halfway with you Ben! Look forward to the next video in a couple of weeks

[@CampingwiththeColes]

I'll take halfway. Our Instagram poll suggests that most (79%) are not with me. Thanks for watching.

[@maryshortt6511]

I can kinda understand not liking smores....I was going to subscribe until you said you don't like campfire hot dogs 🤣...just kidding! You two are awesome. Happy I found this channel.

[@CampingwiththeColes]

Thanks for understanding😕

[@mbirch1593]

LOL! I don't like Smores either. One of our favourite parks, but after seeing your video, I think we will stick with May and June and Oct for camping there. Too busy for us!

[@CampingwiththeColes]

That's a good idea if you don't like big crowds. It's a very busy park. We usually like quieter parks but every now and then for a change we enjoy going to a busier park. We enjoyed watching all the kids riding around on their bikes and playing together. It's refreshing to see them playing like we used to as kids rather than sitting on their butts glued to a screen of some sort. We didn't mind the hustle and bustle at this park.

[@denniskeena5936]

Brake for Snakes!

[@blsanto1136]

Great review as always ☺️ We look forward to your reviews on parks on the weekends. Great job! Oh and don't worry about not liking s'mores we don't either we just do them for the kids (19 & 14) LoL 😂

[@CampingwiththeColes]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@shawnalodder5816]

Do you plan to do any Winter camping videos? We're looking forward to Pinery for winter camping this year! 👍 Thanks for your park reviews! Much appreciated!

[@CampingwiththeColes]

We are debating it. We used to winter camp in Yurts when the kids were young. Now it would be just the two of us and not as much fun as I can't see us going tobogganing and skating on our own. We'll see what happens. I (Ben) suggested it to Cheryl but she didn't seem to keen on the idea.

[@claudiamartin9700]

Killbear is our favourite park. My husband also doesn’t like s’mores.

[@CampingwiththeColes]

I think your husband and I would get along just fine. We don't need to eat s'mores to prove that we're real campers. 😀

[@robertforget6369]

great video good music nice park i was there about 45 years ago it was good then to (im not much for smores either) keep the videos coming

[@CampingwiththeColes]

Thanks for the support regarding the S'mores. Cheryl tries to make me feel bad about that.😋

[@alexkoeslag5699]

The other thing the Coles don't mention is how dangerous Georgian Bay is !! Sever storms can sweep in without warning. I took my kayak out last time...a bad storm came in and I drowned. My family misses me😮😮

[@CampingwiththeColes]

We offer condolences to your family and apologize for contributing to your untimely demise 😄

[@scottanderson2980]

we got all the cottages around us and in one big line of boats went from point au beru to killbear

[@robertpearson8798]

I think your comparison to Bon Echo is apt but Killbear does have more beaches and shoreline to explore if that’s a big attraction. Of course, bears are also more of a factor at Killbear. Somebody has been naughty and has been feeding that chippy.

[@robertpearson8798]

(Somebody else, not you).

[@paulaharron3645]

Love this video. We are planning on going in August/September this year and camp just like you (trailer, interests) Just wondering what campground in Killbear is your favourite? There are so many! Thanks

[@CampingwiththeColes]

We've camped in Kilcoursie, Beaver Dams and Harold Point. We liked them all. You really can't go wrong there.

[@itselenav]

Hello! I just reserved a spot at Killbear Beaver Dam campsite and super excited to visit after watching your video! I've never been to Killbear, but my fiance and I will be going with our dog. To my understanding, will we not be able to have our dog with us at Beaver Dam beach?

[@CampingwiththeColes]

That's correct. Dogs are only allowed on beaches near the Day Use beach and near the group sites. The day use beach isn't too far from Beaver Dams. It's a pretty good spot to go with fido.

[@esthers5772]

I’m with Ben. While I do like the occasional marshmallow, I do not like s’mores.

[@andrew20146]

As a dog owner, I would give this park a "D" for pet friendliness. All of the accessible beaches are completely dog free. The only off-leash beach is very small, down a pretty rough trail at the group camping area, several kilometers from the bulk of the campgrounds. You basically need to drive to this beach. The off-leash beach is by the day use area, which has no direct trail connections to the campgrounds. You have to drive to the day use area as well, and from there it is about a 5 minute walk over a large rock outcropping. Not suitable at all for a family with a dog to go to the beach. One of the worst provincial parks I have been to on this dimension. Dogs are merely tolerated, not welcomed.

[@michellepodnar1452]

I love this park, but I find it so hard to get a spot, unless I can find someone willing to pair down their resevation...

[@CampingwiththeColes]

Killbear is one of the most popular provincial parks in Ontario. Hopefully with the new changes, only allowing reservations of 7 nights in July and August, more people will be able to get in.

[@jeannefisher4159]

I enjoy watching your videos! It sure inspires us to explore all these parks. We love Killbear! Lots of wonderful memories! I noticed from your video that there was a lot of empty spots. How can that be when it's completely booked? Jeanne from Waterloo:)

[@CampingwiththeColes]

Glad you like the videos. We recorded a lot of the camp sites on the Friday afternoon of the long weekend. The previous people left and the new ones hadn't arrived yet. By night time they were mostly filled up.

[@jeannefisher4159]

@@CampingwiththeColes ah, that makes sense. Do you know how many electrical sites are going into Lighthouse?

[@CarlosRodriguez-eo3vy]

Ben, I also don’t like the smores and marshmallows brother! Yack!! No thank you!! 😅

[@CampingwiththeColes]

👍

[@nancybrouillard8689]

We were supposed to be there this past Thursday until next Tuesday. Beautiful waterfront site in Kilcoursie. Sadly we cancelled last minute and paid huge penalty due to last minute emergency eye surgery scheduled for yesterday. We tried to find someone to take it all week - after it was cancelled it was booked in. Invites. Hope someone is enjoying it 😊

[@CampingwiththeColes]

Oh, that's too bad. Hope you get all fixed up and can get it booked for next year. Happy camping!

[@alisonlee6800]

I would submit a request for refund through the Ontario Parks website. Try to get your money back ❤️

[@colleens.2541]

Same, we also had to cancel 😭

[@scottanderson2980]

our cottage was on a island and when they put in the hydopols years ago they killed a lot of rattle snakes

[@scottanderson2980]

our cottage was at point au beru right at sturgan bay park whitch is a very very rustic park small park

[@StressfulGengar]

Did you guys get any photos or footage of the lodge there? I'm trying to find images/info and there isn't much lol 😅

[@CampingwiththeColes]

We inquired about it when we were there and the staff members had no idea what we were talking about. Eventually they figured out that the lodge, only available in the winter, is the staff house in the summer. We didn't see it at all as that area in the summer is for park staff only.

[@ehgratto]

I don’t like s’mores either! 😂

[@66Thetraveller]

great video. are those torch things just lights or bug things too?

[@CampingwiththeColes]

They're just lights.

[@scottanderson2980]

Perry sound home of Bobby Orr!!!!

[@debbiehamilton3619]

Ben don’t worry about about the marshmallows and roasted wieners, I forgive you. Although you don’t know what you are missing. Keep up the great video reviews. Love them ❤️

[@CampingwiththeColes]

Thanks for that!

[@wilmabosgraaf9706]

Too bad the bagpiper was not at Sunset Rocks…that is a beautiful experience…

[@CampingwiththeColes]

We've been to Killbear a few times but have never seen a bagpiper there. Too bad. We once saw a bagpiper at the top of Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park, Maine. It was very cool!

[@lydiapostma6380]

The bagpiper was at Killbear the week after Labour Day.

[@JanerAndArchibald]

As an adult male, I too will admit that I do not like S’mores. It’s just a mess. I’m not a fan of any of the ingredients in a S’more. There. I said it. It’s out there. I await your slings and arrows. 😁👍🏼 I’m ok with fire roasted hot dogs but if you’ve got real meat on hand, why would you even hot dog?! 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@CampingwiththeColes]

THANK YOU!!!! You get me!

[@supergoodcamping]

Don't like wieners over the fire?!! What the heck is wrong with you? Lol. Great video as always. Killbear might have to go into consideration for a front country trip next year. Thanks for doing such comprehensive reviews!!

[@CampingwiththeColes]

It's a great park but it might be a little bit of a shock for someone used to back country camping. It's a very, very busy park. We like the variety of parks. We wouldn't want to do all parks like this, just like we wouldn't want to do all small, quiet parks. Busy parks now and then are great. Hope you give us a good edit on your podcast.😊

[@supergoodcamping]

@@CampingwiththeColes Lol, no worries on the podcast. I gave it a 2nd spin and it will edit just fine- you two will come out looking like the Ontario Parks campground review gurus that you are. :) No guarantees on the video. Unless I involve the offspring. ;) Cheers. Tim

[@alexkoeslag5699]

Killbear is the worst Provincial Park in Ontario...do yourself a BIG favor...don't go there...it's a terrible experience..the Coles have no idea what they are saying . I suspect a little of that wacky tabacy eh ?

[@CampingwiththeColes]

Hahahaha! We met a lot of people at Killbear that asked us to rate the park a 1 or 2 because they don't want anymore people coming because the love it so much.

[@colleens.2541]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@debo4706]

Could you maybe give a lesson about backing up ? You look like you know what your doing.

[@CampingwiththeColes]

Love the power of video editing😊. We don't usually show the entire back up process. I usually end up doing a lot of back and forth to get in the way I want. We only show the final bit in the video. I'm pretty good at backing up due to lots of experience but I still have my difficulties.

[@alisonlee6800]

I sense a request for a how to video on backing up into a campsite in the off season 😉

[@scottanderson2980]

massasuga Rattle snake

[@keripopiez8874]

Ya, Grundy sucks too, don’t go there.