06/22/2026
It is not easy to get a campground on Killbear Provincial Park on summer weekends, especially the highly sought-after beachfront spots, let alone on a 3 days notice. I was casually browsing, due to fresh memories of the same park day trip last week. However, when I got such a spot, probably because someone might have cancelled, I booked immediately without second thought.
On the day, as usual, packed the car trunk to the fullest capacity and started around noon. We were already late. Check-in time is 2:00 pm.
Driving through Ontario’s unpredictable roads and rainy weather, we reached there at about 4:00.
Pitching tent and everything else took about an hour. This time, we took some pre cooked and some easy prep foods, to avoid excessive cooking time. It is enjoyable to cook outdoors usually, but sometimes not so much when you have highly active kids 🙈🐵
Despite all the chaos, it was serene at night. There was always a fear of wildlife encounter, especially at Killbear, which we heard that is famous for black bear encounter. However, all we encountered was some chipmunks 🐿️
Next day, despite the thirst not being quenched by such a short stay, we had to pack up 😞 Had work next day.
We returned home, but not before a short day visit to Awenda Provincial Park which, have surprising similar to St Martin’s beach back home, making us nostalgic.
We got back home with a bundle of happy memories.