S06E07 Ferris Provincial Park Review

[@CampingwiththeColes]

Cell Phone Service: Bell, Telus, Koodo & Virgin Mobile - cell service was poor. Lots of buffering and sometimes hours with no service at all. Other times we could watch a video. Very unreliable. If you've been to this park, please let us know your experience with cell service, especially if your with a service provider different from the ones mentioned.

[@allan6021]

@@CampingwiththeColes I have a plan with Bell and I find that connectivity at provincial parks is not great. I used to be with Fido who uses the Rogers network and the connectivity was usually better than my wife gets with Telus (Koodo), so I’m going to go back to a carrier that uses the Rogers network.

[@allan6021]

When we are towing across Toronto we always take Hwy. 407. It’s expensive but it’s worth it to me. There’s a lot less traffic and the road surface is much better. Happy Anniversary!

[@CampingwiththeColes]

We've never been on the 407 but the 401 is killing me. Do you have any idea how much it costs to go end to end on the 407 towing a double axle trailer?

[@goleafsgo02]

​@CampingwiththeColes from 401 exit closer to Milton east to highway 418 to head south back to the 401 you are looking at anything from $34 up to $65 one way if you are under 5000 kg total weight. 407 website has a calculator.

[@mbirch1593]

@@goleafsgo02 We always take the 407...and we just don't look at the bill. The cost is worth the reduction in stress.

[@cmarion1544]

Driving the 407 is definitely worth the cost! Toronto is a zoo to drive through. The drive to Lake St. Peter PP was much less stressful and not near as long as it would have been had we done the 401. The highway is in great shape from end to end. We will definitely be going the 407 when we go to Bon Echo this week.

[@thomaschmara8687]

I looked into trailering on 407 - problem is at or above 12000 lbs combined GVWR you are considered a "multi-vehicle" (so different - higher - rates) and by law you must have a transponder. We decided to suffer through 401 woes instead.

[@MFN2020OntarioExploring]

Happy 33rd Anniversary 🎉 you guys are so amazing and I am so thankful for your informative videos! Can you share more details about the game you guys were playing. That looked like fun🙌🏼

[@CampingwiththeColes]

That was a game called dice poker from Michaud Toys www.michaudtoys.org/ It's a family run Ontario company. We aren't sponsored by them or anything, we just love their games. We have a few different ones.

[@MFN2020OntarioExploring]

@@CampingwiththeColes thank you so much! Game has been purchased 🙌🏼

[@cmarion1544]

Thanks for another great review!😊

[@donmcconnery5080]

You wouldn't believe the difference 407 makes. I wouldn't even think of using the 401.Long time truck driver and cost be damned. Typing from soggy Sault ste marie, we were at Grundy on our way here and am glad we were not there for all this rain. Grundy was a muddy mess and garbage on our site when we got there and the roads were a pothole disaster😢. Hope they get their act together. Thanks for another great video

[@michaelarrowsmith6906]

We had a Whippoorwill at Turkey Point keep us awake all night long. It's name is it's cry. Just wonderful. I seriously wanted to kill it. Happy Anniversary! Keep on camping.

[@beerfanboy]

@20:18 "He's peeing" 🤣

[@JasonScott-bc9fu]

I love your show I've honestly watched every single episode you have put out even trailer repairs and upgrades and I only have a tent keep it up love spending time watching your videos

[@CampingwiththeColes]

That's so awesome! We want our channel to be for all types of camping, but since we have a travel trailer it obviously is a little geared more that way. I'm glad you find our videos engaging even as a tenter.

[@shawnsprague7401]

Thanks for the review & Happy Anniversary. That 401 drive is painful, taking the 407 totally worth the cost. Not sure that park would be on the must visit list!

[@kevindavis1281]

The saying is Toronto is only an hour away from Toronto!

[@CampingwiththeColes]

That's an accurate statement!

[@JamesMcLaren1000]

I really like the tree and trail information. I wish more parks would do more of that.

[@lisam7036]

Thanks again. Nice little park. Might check that one out.

[@angelahall6461]

So sad that you didn’t make it to Church Key Brewery. It’s a fantastic community place with amazing beer and friendly folks. We drive 30 minutes every other week to load up my hubbies growlers. Also, the locks and falls further up the river are very interesting to visit too. Happy Anniversary! Oh, and at Presqu’Ile, visit the Calf Pasture to put in your kayak and paddle board. The other todo’s are self explanatory at the park.

[@nadiacampbell1381]

Great review of the park. We've been there a couple of times. There are LOTS of tickets there! Hubby had to go to the hospital because of one. We noticed that you didn't go see the lock when you cross the suspension bridge. If you had walked just a bit further and around a corner, (honestly, like 200 to 300 metres?) you could have visited the lock. It's really big! You'll have to go next time!

[@secordman]

The bridge isn't for everyone, some people have trouble with their bearings, get shaky. I've seen people carrying their dogs, who get skittish.

[@_carsonjones]

Recommend paying for the drive on HWY 407 to avoid the Toronto traffic. IMO worth the money but certainly understand if it's not for some.

[@suezaple4950]

Happy Anniversary folks and what a great way to spend it, Looks like a nice little park even though only two showers I could still rig something up at camp. love the trails , the bridge , well not thinking id cross it. stange with the cardinal , the pool wouldn't bother me I don't swim. Thanks for the review folks your always so helpful with them. Sounds like this park could add some important features LMAO I think you were invading that cardinal's territory .

[@sharonhamilton7298]

Kudos to Cheryl for crossing the bridge. I too have a fear of heights so I question whether I could walk across. Also, the cardinal made us laugh as we have a female one, at our house, who is daily attacking the front windows. We’ve tried putting things on the window to stop her but with no success. Our dog & cat don’t even pay attention to her.

[@CampingwiththeColes]

@@sharonhamilton7298 that's our first time dealing with a bird like that. Soooo annoying!

[@jeffeberhard6272]

Did either of you attempt walking up the connecting trail between the two campgrounds? Very beastly for just a 0.22km trail if walking it in the up direction.

[@CampingwiththeColes]

No, we rode our bicycles on the road to get to the other campground. I guess we missed that step trail.

[@canoenut]

Thanks again for an informative video. We have a strange question about Ont. PPs.: We camp often in Algonquin (Pog Lake) and this year we went also to Emily. We find that the showers are waaay too hot and the pressure is extreme. I would have thought that a more moderate temperature would save money...?

[@CampingwiththeColes]

I get what you mean. We see that a lot too. Often I'm concerned for kids having a shower when it's so hot. Ya never know what you're going to get. I think the pressure has a lot to do with the number of people using water at the time. It would certainly save the park money to reduce the heat.

[@spencer2703]

I live in Niagara and have been camping with a trailer for a few years now. As someone who loves to drive and has done many road trips like you two, I couldn’t suggest using the 407 more. As others have said, the benefit of no traffic massively out weighs the cost. Online has a calculator to find out approx costs. Safe travels!

[@CampingwiththeColes]

Thanks for the suggestion. I had a look at the online calculator and because my combination weighs over 5000kg I would have to pay the highest rate and have to have a transponder. Am I missing something? In practice do they actually rate it at a lower rate because it's an RV situation. I can't imagine paying the same rate as a tractor-trailer.

[@chriswalters2583]

What is the board game that you’re playing there? Looks like fun. Thanks for what you do.

[@CampingwiththeColes]

@@chriswalters2583 that would be Dice Poker. We bought it from michaudtoys.org .

[@michaelferguson7880]

Interesting little park, thanks for the video. Whats the reason they dont have a beach? Current too strong? Thats gotta be pretty rare for a standard, family PP. Thx!

[@CampingwiththeColes]

@@michaelferguson7880 as I understand it the current can change in the water quite a lot when the dam opens. They don't want people swimming there for safety reasons.

[@PageTiffany-r4t]

❤ had a blast at ferris after watching your video! Went to the same stores and suspension bridge! Thank you for the great suggestions.

[@CampingwiththeColes]

That is awesome! Glad you had a good time.

[@hailbee222]

I love when ben makes short jokes about cheryl 😂 we had the same bird problem at Inverhuron a few weeks ago, pooped all over the truck side mirrors, and would attack the camper windows unless we turned the lights on inside lol

[@CampingwiththeColes]

We've never experienced a bird doing that before. From reading the comments it sounds like it's pretty common.

[@tennyis28]

The best part of ferris is going to dohers bakery haha

[@CampingwiththeColes]

I wish we would have gotten there earlier in the day to get some donuts.🍩🍩🍩

[@muzakmike]

Was gonna ask about the bugs in June!

[@CampingwiththeColes]

Very few mosquitoes at our site because it was an open sunny site. Some of the sites more in the woods had a lot of mosquitoes. You can see them flying around Cheryl's head when she is talking about the comfort stations. No issues with other biting insects.

[@delceydayman4819]

Well done! If you are ever in the area again check out Church Key Brewing. Located in a old church filled with history just outside of town. The owner welcomes everyone as if they are a old friend.

[@CampingwiththeColes]

Yes, many people suggested Church Key Brewing. We were pressed for time and decided to drop it from our list of places to go. Cheryl doesn't drink beer and I like lagers and pilsners and it appears that Church Key is all Ales. IPAs are the big thing now, but unfortunately, not for me. Thanks for recommending it, I'm sure others reading the comments will love the tip.

[@northrunner]

@@CampingwiththeColes Fogorig Brewery is close too and excellent

[@CampingwiththeColes]

Now you're talking my kind of beer! Lagers and pilsners. I didn't know about Fogorig Brewery until now. It looks good. Thanks for the suggestion.

[@kellypatrick5667]

I’m not sure if you guys are spiritual, but the cardinal could be a sign of a passed loved one coming to say hello. And that one was very persistent! If you guys aren’t into that kinda thing, that’s also a very cool experience with a cardinal :)

[@CampingwiththeColes]

He was very persistent, wanting to pass on his message.😄

[@673Piper]

We were at MacGregor Point PP the same weekend. About dinner time in Saturday we received a tornado alert that mentioned the park!! THAT WAS EXCITING.😳 Nothing crazy transpired. A few of us gathered at the comfort station for a bit. Turned out to be a fun time chatting with everyone. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY

[@CampingwiththeColes]

Sounds like a good opportunity to meet some fellow campers.

[@brandonanderson1848]

I just walked past your truck outside today & noticed this youtube! I’m subscribed & will be watching more of it! Love to say hi !

[@CampingwiththeColes]

Welcome to our channel!

[@lydiapostma6380]

We just came back from Long Point, and had a golden finch flying into our trailer window for 2 straight days….starting early in the morning each day! 😂crazy birds We understand your pain Thanks for the giggles

[@CampingwiththeColes]

We had no idea that that was a thing. It sounds like it's pretty common, by reading the comments to this video.

[@OutdoorsygalO]

Looks like you were there during the heat wave (we were in Marten River then). Yikes! The cardinal shot with Jax was cool! We have them here too. And man, they love windows and vehicle mirrors. They love to go after their reflection. 😁. Cheryl, you are so cute! Glad you told us about the 2 showers. Wow! Did you guys ever get flooded! Yikes! Great review. Now we are thinking of going there. 😁

[@CampingwiththeColes]

We got flooded but at least it wasn't muddy. The puddle was nice clean water on grass.

[@OutdoorsygalO]

@@CampingwiththeColes - Oh good. Too bad that poor cardinal didn’t have a female around. They sure are funny here too with all they do. They can sound like a car alarm at times. 😆. Not nice at 4 am though. One of our trailers has a mirror strip on the sides - they sure go nuts for that at times - even the female cardinals attack it a lot! It looks like a great park!

[@akchristie]

Happy 33rd!! We put some reflective streamers on our window when a bird started trying to get in as it scares it away. Edited to add: another great review. Thanks 😊

[@CampingwiththeColes]

@@akchristie thanks for the tip.

[@dorothyuens4405]

Glad you made it out way and enjoyed your trip. Campbellford is a great little town. Enjoy Presquile Park l. There are some great walking trails Jackson will enjoy.

[@CampingwiththeColes]

We enjoyed the Campbellford area. This is our 2nd time going to Presqu'ile. It's a big park and we knew we had to go back.

[@Dave-he7js]

Thanks for sharing the 🏕

[@douglizcarr4864]

Toronto traffic is a stumbling block for us going to southern Ontario parks from our location near Belleville. Thanks for another great review. Enjoy Presquile! You'll have a very different feel there.

[@CampingwiththeColes]

Thanks

[@unclelala4216]

33 years?! You all must of been very young when married.😃

[@CampingwiththeColes]

Thanks for that!

[@angelahall6461]

Hope you stopped at the Big Apple on the way home to let Jacks run at the dog park there. I think Cheryl would really enjoy the shopping too!

[@CampingwiththeColes]

You'll have to wait and see next week's video...you'll enjoy it, 😉

[@thekindredspirit]

Poor Cardinal is attacking his reflection.

[@CampingwiththeColes]

If the blinds were open or closed he kept doing it. At 5 a.m. he was doing it on the steel on the nose cone of the trailer. There was nothing we could do to stop it. You'd think he would clue in that it's not another cardinal. 😜

[@TanyFootball]

Happy Anniversary Going To Samuel De Champlain!

[@CampingwiththeColes]

Thanks. Enjoy Sammy D!

[@TanyFootball]

@@CampingwiththeColes Thank You i watched your video about Sammy D!

[@BenBoss-s7j]

Happy Anniversary!!! We usually leave early in the morning (5:00 am) to avoid traffic and find things to do on the other side of Toronto, if our site isn't available. Thanks for this review. We didn't think this park was going to be much but you have made us curious now. Just wondering where John & Sue have been, are they ok? The past two years you guys have been inseparable. Hope all is well!!!

[@CampingwiththeColes]

LOL, Sue and John will love to hear that they are missed. Our schedules haven't worked well this year. They will be with us next month for two parks in a row and I think that's it for the season.

[@BenBoss-s7j]

@@CampingwiththeColes Glad to hear everything is ok. Happy Camping and hope to meet up with you's sometime.

[@Nausome_nana]

You should have let the cardinal in your camper, he was probably a crossed over family member trying to give you a message. 😂😂😂 We live in Belleville and we drive to Ferris to go for a walk a couple times a year. We hate driving through Toronto so we feel your pain .😂 Happy Belated Anniversary. 💍👰🏻🤵❤

[@CampingwiththeColes]

Whoever it was, they really wanted to give us an urgent message.👻

[@Nausome_nana]

@@CampingwiththeColes 😂😂😂😂😂

[@Fatfishing]

Are you at presquile right now?

[@CampingwiththeColes]

Nope, we're home for the Canada Day weekend.

[@patriciadelorme9006]

Thank you for another wonderful video. I agree driving thru T.O. on the 401 is frustrating regardless of the time of day. Is there ever you would hop on the 407 instead despite the toll fee?

[@CampingwiththeColes]

We've never been on the 407. We'll have to bite the bullet and try it sometime because the 401 is killing me.

[@patriciadelorme9006]

@@CampingwiththeColes Once you start driving on the 407 you will not want to drive the 401 plus be willing to pay the toll fee. Much more sanity in comparison. Happy camping!!

[@mbirch1593]

Happy Anniversary! We also celebrated our 33rd anniversary that same weekend.

[@CampingwiththeColes]

Congratulations! We got married on June 21st. As I keep reminding Cheryl, it's the longest day of the year.😜

[@mbirch1593]

@@CampingwiththeColes 😂 One day later for us.

[@northrunner]

Happy anniversary 🎉

[@CampingwiththeColes]

Thank you!!

[@66Thetraveller]

Great video. Can you do a little bit about the poker dice board you have? I've seen poker dice with paper to keep score but never a board like you have.

[@nicolehaanstra5997]

Michaud toys sells them! Jarvis ontario. they ship! We have a few games. Love them!

[@douglizcarr4864]

@@nicolehaanstra5997 We have several of Michaud's game boards they're beautifully made.

[@CampingwiththeColes]

Yep Michaud Toys is the place for it. www.michaudtoys.org/