Steve's Camping Pages

I live in Toronto, Ontario, so most of my information is based here.

Please note that I have no affiliation with any of the companies I've listed below, I simply chose to deal with them when I'm looking for camping stuff.

Table of Contents:

Where to get Stuff - In Toronto
Maps and Park Contact - Important Information
Camping Links - Stuff on the web

This file last modified: July 2000

Camp-Related Books: Book References

Where to get Stuff:

Mountain Equipment Co-Op
4 Locations, plus they do mail-order. This place, in my opinion, gives you about the best value for your dollar and they stand behind their stuff. Also, need to be a member to buy stuff from them, but a lifetime membership is only $5.00 Canadian.

Mail Order:
Mountain Equipment Co-op
130 W. Broadway
Vancouver, BC
V5Y 1P3

Phone: 1-800-663-2667 (Can or US)
Phone: (604) 876-6221 (local)
Fax: 1-800-722-1960 (Can or US)
(6:30 am - 6:30 pm (PST), Mon-Fri)

Commercial Orders:
Same address as above. Phone: 1-800-661-7399
Fax: 1-800-722-1960
(8:00 am - 5:00 PM (PST), Mon-Fri)

MEC In Toronto: Phone: (416) 340-2667
400 King Street West
(Near Peter St.)
Toronto, Ontario
M5V 1K2

They also have locations in: Vancouver (Same address as mail-order),
Calgary [(403) 269-2420], and Ottawa [(613) 745-1094].

Mountain Equipment Co-op on the web.

Europe Bound
Another decent place, although they carry higher-end products and tend to be a bit more expensive. But, you get what you pay for.

Europe Bound
49 Front Street East
Toronto, Ontario
M5E 1B3

Phone: 1-800-363-3427
Email: info@europebound.com

Europe Bound has a new store at 383 King St. W., right across the
road from the brand new Mountain Equipment Co-op Store.

Europe Bound is also offering a lifetime membership now for $5.00
(Canadian). Members are entitled to monthly specials and discounts.

Europe Bound on the web.

Outfitters:

When I go to Algonquin Park, I usually deal with this outfitter since I find them to be the most convenient -- They have a location right in the park on Lake Opeongo.

Algonquin Outfitters

RR #1
Dwight, Ontario
P0A 1H0

Phone: (705) 635-2243
Fax: (705) 635-1834
Email: info@algonquinoutfitters.com

They can set you up with everything you need to go on a camping or canoeing trip, or you can just rent what you need.

Also see Algonquin Outfitters on the web.

The Portage Store
I don't usually deal with the Portage Store, but the prices are a little lower if you're willing to carry the canoe and stuff into the park on your own vehicle.

Box 10009 Algonquin Park
Huntsville, Ontario, Canada
P1H 2H4

Phone: (705) 633-5622 (summer)
Phone:(705) 789-3645 (winter)
Fax:(705) 633-5696 (summer)
Email: portage@inforamp.net

The Portage Store on the web.

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Information and Further Reading

Algonquin Park
To contact the Algonquin Park directly, snail-mail or phone;

Algonquin Provincial Park
P.O. Box 219
Whitney, Ontario
K0J 2M0

Information : (705) 633-5572
Reservations: (705) 633-5538
Fax: (705) 633-5581

Or visit The Algonquin Park Home Page

For maps and other publications about Algonquin Park, contact;

The Friends of Algonquin Park
P.O.Box 248
Whitney, Ontario
K0J 2M0
Phone: (613) 637-2828

You probably want either;
Backpacking Trails of Algonquin Park (about $3)
[scale 1:50000 -- 1.25" = 1 mile or 2 cm = 1 km]
Canoe Routes of Algonquin Park (about $6)
[scale 1:126720 -- 1" = 2 miles or 8 mm = 1 km]

These maps are also available at Mountain Equipment Co-op and various other outdoor equipment stores and outfitters.

If you're interested in more detailed topographical maps in the 1:50,000 scale (1.25 inches = 1 mile or 2 cm = 1 km), then you'll want to contact;

Federal Publications Inc.
165 University Avenue
Toronto, Ontario
M5H 3B8

Phone: (416) 860-1611
Fax: (416) 860-1608

You'll need to specify the map numbers you want, or ask for the Canadian Index #1. To the best of my knowledge, the following maps cover most of Algonquin Park:

31 E/15, 31 E/16, 31 E/10, 31 E/9, 31 F/12, 31 E/7, 31 E/8.

Maps are about $10-$12 each.

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