Camping with the Coles

11/08/2025

No electricity, no comfort stations, no showers, no cell service but lots of beautiful waterfront sites. A hidden gem if you want to get away from it all. That is Wakami Lake Provincial Park. This is the 6th park in a 21 day, 7 park trip in northern Ontario along the Boreal Route. We camped at Wakami Lake Provincial Park from Friday August 8th to Monday August 11, 2025. A time to kick back and relax with friends. You can check out the video here: https://youtu.be/CRhWRSZEH6M
, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
RV Lifestyle Magazine

11/01/2025

We headed to the 2025 Toronto Fall RV Show from October 17th to the 19th. We held a meet & greet at the RV Lifestyle Magazine booth from noon to 2 pm each day and got to meet a lot of great, like minded people. We also made our way around the show checking out all the great RV's. We even found The Happy Camper Kevin Callan, taking in the show and doing some seminars. It's always good catching up with him. Join us as we check out some RV's and even a big tent that pops out of a little utility trailer. You can catch the video here: https://youtu.be/TkCCp3t-fzM
, , , , ,

10/27/2025

Our latest article in RV Lifestyle Magazine just came out. You can read it here: https://www.rvlifemag.com/camping-with-the-coles-lets-go-birding/

Cheryl Coles identifying birds by sound, using the Merlin app. Photo by Ben Coles. DestinationsCamping with the ColesEditor's PickFeatured PostsFeatures Camping with the Coles – Let’s Go Birding! By Rv Lifestyle Magazine - By Ben and Cheryl Coles Here’s how we met Merlin It was a beautiful spr...

10/25/2025

This is the 5th park in a 21 day, 7 park trip in northern Ontario along the Boreal Route. We camped at Ivanhoe Lake Provincial Park from Tuesday August 5th to Friday August 8th, 2025. This park has the details dialed in. A lot of little things add up to make for a great stay at this northern park. The leash free dog beach with the Puppy Lending Library and the Red Pine beach with the Toy Lending Library are great additions that other parks should emulate. Ivanhoe Lake is great for paddling and motor boating and Saw lake is great for a quiet leisurely paddle. Both lakes offer superb fishing. There is also quality hiking and cycling. We really enjoyed this park and I think you'll see that in the video. You can check it out here: https://youtu.be/Zz0LhgmJ_8E

10/18/2025

This video is out of order from our current video releases but we wanted to share it with you as soon as possible. We went to Canisbay Lake Campground in Algonquin Provincial Park from October 1st to the 6th, 2025. No only did we have great weather and beautiful fall scenery but we got to experience it in a brand new travel trailer. This is not one of our usual park reviews. Check it out here: https://youtu.be/FX5vQfTOu5E

10/11/2025

Happy Thanksgiving weekend everyone!

10/04/2025

This is the 4th park in a 21 day, 7 park trip in northern Ontario along the Boreal Route. We camped at Kettle Lakes Provincial Park from Saturday August 2nd, to Wednesday August 5th, 2025. Twenty two kettle lakes in this park with many available by a rugged road. This is a great park for cycling with 3 dedicated cycling trails to accommodate every level of cyclist. A few nice sandy beaches and lots of tiny, calm lakes for paddling. Hiking, biking, paddling and meeting lots of people while doing laundry. We had a blast!
https://youtu.be/3zeP9p5rU5E
, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
RV Lifestyle Magazine

09/27/2025

Tick-tock, the temperature is dropping, and every day you delay winterizing your travel trailer is a day closer to potential disaster. This isn't just about draining pipes; it's about safeguarding your investment and avoiding thousands in repairs. We're breaking down the full winterization process, with a special focus on the often-forgotten steps that could be the difference between a pristine trailer and a catastrophic mess come springtime. Watch now before it's too late! Don't worry, our season isn't over yet. We recorded most of this last year with the intention of sharing it when most people are thinking about winterizing. Lots of camping to do still!
https://youtu.be/rf4IGgPNRrw
, , , , ,
RV Lifestyle Magazine

09/24/2025

Come see us from 12-2 each day of the show at the RV Lifestyle Magazine booth. We'll also be wandering around checking out the RVs and gear. Drop by and say hi!

09/23/2025

What a weekend! We celebrated the wedding of our daughter Amy to Eric Fairless. After two years of dating and ten years of being engaged, it finally happened! It was a beautiful outdoor wedding in Delhi, Ontario. Special thanks to my brother Greg Coles for officiating the ceremony. Amy & Eric just purchased a house and need to get back to Edmonton for the closing and the move which takes place tomorrow. Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Fairless!

09/20/2025

This is the 3rd park in a 21 day, 7 park trip in northern Ontario along the Boreal Route. We camped at Esker Lakes Provincial Park from Wednesday July 30th to Saturday August 2nd, 2025. As a bonus, we stopped at Kap-Kig-Iwan Provincial Park along the way to check out the trails and the falls that people keep telling us that we must see. It did not disappoint. At Esker Lakes we paddled in Panagapka lake and were delighted to be watched by a curious otter as loons swam nearby. We checked out the park and enjoyed times with our friends.
https://youtu.be/YyO-DMrvrp8

09/06/2025

Watch Cheryl's terrifying trek to the top of the Temagami Fire Tower! This is our second park in a 7 park, 21 day camping trip in Northern Ontario along the Boreal Route. We camped at Finlayson Point Provincial Park Park from Sunday July 27th to Wednesday July 30th, 2025. We explored this peaceful little park, kayaked on Lake Temagami, visited the town of Temagami and of course, climbed to the top of the nearby Temagami Fire Tower. Check out our YouTube video here: https://youtu.be/0rIBibXuBLQ