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Pack your car, gather your clan and set the GPS in the direction of one of the country’s family-friendly campsites. Whether you prefer to rough it and sleep under the stars or you want a more pampered camping experience, Todaysparent.com has got you covered. With all there is to see and do on these outdoor excursions, we guarantee the kids will never get bored.

British Columbia

Fort Camping
Fort Langley, BC
(604) 888-3678; (866) 267-3678
Open year-round
No. of sites: 156
Accommodations tents, trailers, RVs
Facilities green campsite, hydro, showers, bathrooms, laundry facilities, café, store, meeting hall, heated outdoor pool, canoe, kayak and bicycle rentals, sanitation dump
Recreation day camps, themed events and weekends, canoe, kayak and voyager canoeing lessons, cartoons, arts and crafts, field games, movie nights, campfires, scavenger hunts, hiking, bingo, environmental/outdoor education, teddy bear picnics and tea parties, horseshoe pits
Area attractions Fort Langley National Historic Site, Fort Langley Centennial Museum, walking trails, shopping

Living Forest Oceanside RV & Campground
Nanaimo, BC
(250) 755-1755
Open year-round
No. of sites: 300
Accommodations tents, trailers, RVs
Facilities hydro, washrooms, showers, laundry facilities, cable TV, Internet, store, sanitation dump, kayak and canoe rentals, fire rings
Recreation beach, swimming, kayaking and canoeing, cycling, adventure playground, basketball court, grass volleyball, games rooms, ping-pong, foosball, shuffleboard, air hockey, pool table, table shuffleboard, card tables, kitchen, fireplace, leather couches, big screen TV
Area attractions Nanaimo Seawall, Maffeo-Sutton Park, The Great International World Championship Bathtub Race, crabbing pier, walking, hiking, restaurants

Alberta

Dinosaur Provincial Park
Patricia, AB
(403) 378-3700
Open year-round
No. of sites: 126
Accommodations tents, trailers, RVs
Facilities 59 powered sites, washrooms, showers, laundry facilities, dumping station, water taps, visitor centre, store
Recreation Badlands bus tour, Centrosaurus bone-bed hike, fossil safari hike, Camel’s End Coulee hike, Great Badlands hike, Jackson-Wolf expedition, lab talks, rainy day tours and hikes, indoor theatre programs, outdoor amphitheatre programs

Ol’ MacDonalds Resort
Erskine, AB
(403) 742-6603
Open May to October
No. of sites: 600
Accommodations tents, trailers, RVs, rentals: family suite, campground motel and cabins
Facilities hydro, water, washrooms, showers, laundry facilities, restaurant, store, gift shop, snack shop, Internet, firepits, picnic tables, bike and cart rentals
Recreation beach, watercraft rentals, hayrides, minigolf, arcade, petting zoo, merry-go-round, playgrounds, comedy shows, Christmas in August, dances, pet show, karaoke
Area attractions Royal Tyrrell Museum, Alberta Prairie Railway Excursions, golfing, boating, fishing, shopping

Shaw’s Point Resort
High Prairie, AB
(780) 751-3900
Open May to September
No. of sites: 500
Accommodations tents, trailers, RVs, rentals: cabins and trailers
Facilities hydro, washrooms, showers, store, restaurant, laundry facilities, boat rentals and launches, fish-cleaning stand, two inland marinas, sewage dumping, farmer’s market, group camping, group kitchen, fishing supplies and licensing
Recreation entertainment stage, horseshoe pits, frisbee golf, beach, swimming, waterskiing, windsurfing, playgrounds, beach volleyball, hiking trails, fishing
Area attractions Golden Walleye Classic fishing tournament, birdwatching, movie theatres, shopping

Saskatchewan

Duck Mountain Provincial Park Campgrounds
Pickerel Point, SK
(306) 542-5500; (306) 542-5513
Open year-round
No. of sites: 466
Accommodations tents, trailers, RVs
Facilities hydro (seasonal), toilets, showers, laundry facilities, boat launches, store
Recreation and area attractions beaches, children’s programs, playground, baseball, fishing, hiking and cycling trails, minigolf, golfing, canoeing, tennis, amphitheatre, boat rentals, National Doukhobour Heritage Village, Kamsack and District Historical Society Museum

Good Spirit Lake Campgrounds
Yorkton, SK
(306) 792-4750
Open year-round
No. of sites: 214
Accommodations tents, trailers, RVs
Facilities hydro (seasonal), water, washrooms, showers, change rooms, store, picnic areas, docking
Recreation and area attractions beach, swimming, beach volleyball, fishing, bicycling, minigolf, golfing, tennis, playground, hiking, Trans Canada Trail, sand dunes, shopping, restaurants, cabin rentals, Gallagher Centre Water Park

Manitoba

Kiche Manitou Campground
Spruce Woods Provincial Park, MB
(204) 948-3333; (888) 482-2267
Open year-round
No. of sites: 177
Accommodations tents, trailers, RVs, plus rentals: yurts (part cabin, part tent)
Facilities hydro, washrooms, showers, change rooms, concession stand, firepits, grocery store, gift shop, laundry facilities, sheltered picnic area, recycling station, sanitary station, canoe and paddle boat rentals, boat launches
Recreation beach, swimming, amphitheatre, playground, volleyball court, mini golf, fishing
Area attractions Spirit Sands, Devil’s Punch Bowl, Spirit Sands Wagon
Outfitters, self-guiding trails, campfire talks, guided hikes, children’s events, fishing, birdwatching

Lilac Resort Campground
Ste. Anne, MB
(204) 422-5760; (866) 388-6095
Open April to October
No. of sites: 300
Accommodations tents, trailers, RVs, rentals: motel units
Facilities hydro, water, washrooms, laundry facilities, juice bar, concession stand, store, garbage stations, bike rentals, recreation hall
Recreation arcade, waterpark, hot tubs, playground, outdoor theatre/movie nights, paddle boats, catch-and-release trout fishing, live weekend entertainment, beach volleyball courts, softball diamond, basketball court, horseshoe pits, fish pond
Area attractions Sandilands Provincial Park, Mennonite Heritage Village, Philip’s Magical Paradise, Dugald Costume Museum, six golf courses

Wasagaming Campground
Riding Mountain National Park, Wasagaming, MB
(204) 848-7275; (877) 737-3783
Open year-round
No. of sites: 508
Accommodations tents, trailers, RVs
Facilities hydro, flush toilets, showers, firepits, kitchen shelters, sewage dump, boat launches, fish-cleaning station, enhanced security features, alcohol ban after 11 p.m.
Recreation and area attractions interpretive programs, Clear Lake Beach, swimming, walking and hiking trails, backpacking, cycling, horseback riding, horse-drawn wagons, fishing, boating, canoeing, sailing, scuba diving, picnicking, golfing, tennis, playgrounds, skateboarding, shopping, restaurants, movie theatre

Ontario

Pine Valley Park Campground Resort
Flamborough, ON
(519) 623-4998; (866) 926-7787
Open May to October
No. of sites: 260
Accommodations tents, trailers, RVs
Facilities hydro, flush toilets, showers, laundry facilities (with library), cable, Internet, recreation hall, dumping station, store, chip wagon
Recreation Over 100 events and activities: fireworks, Christmas in July, carnival day, movie night, kids campout, swim meet, teen/kids dance, children’s bingo, Kidz Club crafts and games, baseball league, toddlers play area, giant castle playground, mini lake stocked with fish, frogs and turtles, pool, basketball court, obstacle course, waterslide
Area attractions African Lion Safari, golfing, beach, canoe and kayak rentals, wading pool, walking trails, cycling

Desert Lake Family Resort
Hartington, ON
(613) 374-2196; (866) 421-2956
Open year-round
No. of sites: 161
Accommodations tents, trailers, RVs, plus rentals: The Waterway Place Inn, The Beach House, Lakeside Cabin, Squirrels Nest, Beaver Lodge and Chipmunk Den
Facilities hydro- and water-serviced sites, boat launch and docks, showers, flush toilets, laundry facilities, store, dumping station, fish cleaning station, pets on leashes allowed
Recreation children’s activities, playgrounds, horseshoeing, shuffleboard, sand volleyball, badminton, basketball, ballfield and sports equipment, beach, waterskiing, watercraft rentals, Beaver Pond Walking Trail
Area attractions golfing, cycling, hiking, fishing, ATV rentals

Fisherman’s Cove
Kincardine, ON
(519) 395-2757
Open May to October
No. of sites: 513
Accommodations tents, trailers, RVs, plus trailer, cottage and cabin rentals
Facilities washrooms, hydro, water, dumping station, Internet, Wi-Fi, candy store, laundry facilities, 200 acre lake, picnic facilities, nightly security patrols
Recreation fishing, beach, five playgrounds, games area, recreational centre, clubroom, indoor pools, adult rooms, children’s events, boat and motor rentals
Area attractions restaurants, golfing, go-carting, movie theatre, waterskiing

Québec

Camping de Compton
Compton, PQ
(819) 835-5277; (800) 563-5277
Open April to October
No. of sites: 290
Accommodations tents, trailers, RVs, plus trailer rentals
Facilities hydro, washrooms, showers, laundry facilities, Wi-Fi, community hall, adult club house, adult jacuzzi
Recreation pools, playgrounds, golfing, basketball, volleyball, bocce ball, horseshoeing, shuffleboard, soccer, baseball, animation, bonfires and singing, karaoke, country dance, Halloween in July, Christmas in July, beach party, tales and legends, corn roast, potluck supper and casino night
Area attractions shopping, restaurants, farm tours, vineyard, berry picking, golfing, hiking tours, fishing, horseback riding, national historic sites, museums

Camping Le Genévrier
Baie-Saint-Paul, PQ
(418) 435-6520; (877) 435-6520
Open year-round
No. of sites: 435
Accommodations tents, trailers, RVs, plus cottage rentals
Facilities hydro, toilets, showers, laundry facilities, restaurant, leisure room,
Recreation lake, beach, swimming, waterslide, playground, tennis, softball, mini putt, beach volleyball, mountain hiking, biking trails, kayaks, paddle boats, horseshoeing, animation
Area attractions shopping, restaurants, art galleries, Parc national des Hautes-Gorges-de-la-Rivière-Malbaie, Parc national des Grands-Jardins, Charlevoix Casino, Golf Baie-Saint-Paul

Prince Edward Island

Cabot Beach Provincial Park Campground
Malpeque, P.E.I.
(902) 836-8945
Open June to September
No. of sites: 170
Accommodations tents, trailers, RVs
Facilities hydro, water, washrooms, change rooms, laundry facilities, picnic areas, dumping station, kitchen shelters
Recreation and area attractions beaches, playgrounds, activity centre, Fanning Schoolhouse, guided nature walks, gazebo concerts, Malpeque Bay, Malpeque Bay Sea Kayak Tours, Kensington Railyards and Welcome Centre

Marco Polo Land
Cavendish, P.E.I.
(902) 963-2352; (800) 665-2352
Open May to September
No. of sites: 527
Accommodations tents, trailers, RVs, plus trailer and inn room rentals
Facilities hydro, water, toilets, showers, dairy bar, store, recreation hall, restaurant, firepits
Recreation two pools, solar-heated toddler pool, supervised rec program, pool table, video games, crafts, sports programs, stocked fish ponds, giant jumping pillow, tennis court, theme weeks, Bluegrass Festival
Area attractions Cavendish Beach, Charlottetown, Green Gables Golf Course, Cavendish Beach Music Festival

New Brunswick

Chignecto North, Headquarters and Pointe Wolfe Campgrounds
Fundy National Park, NB
(877) 737-3783
Open (call 800 number for complete info)
No. of sites: 248, 114, 157 respectively
Accommodations tents, trailers
Facilities toilets, showers, kitchen shelters, fireplaces, dumping station, firepits
Recreation and area attractions fishing, boating, hiking, mountain biking, tennis and lawn bowling, golfing, playgrounds, evening programs, campfire programs, children’s programs, Fundy Naturalist Club, outdoor theatre, pool

Mactaquac Provincial Park Campground
Mactaquac, NB
(506) 363-4747
Open year-round
No. of sites: 300
Accommodations tents, trailers, RVs
Facilities toilets, showers, laundry facilities, restaurant, store, kitchen shelters, recreation centre, dumping station, watercraft rentals
Recreation and area attractions beaches, swimming, children’s arts and crafts, guided nature walks, minigolf, telescope star gazing, flying model planes, marinas, trails, golfing, TreeGo aerial adventure courses

Nova Scotia

Dunromin Waterfront Campground & Cabins
Granville Ferry, NS
(902) 532-2808; (800) 565-0000
Open May to October
No. of sites: 150
Accommodations tents, trailers, RVs, plus cabin, tepee, gypsy wagon rentals
Facilities hydro, water, washrooms, showers, free Wi-Fi, pets on leashes allowed, laundry facilities, store, café, docks and boat launching, kayaking lessons
Recreation pool, beach, swimming, recreation hall/games room, kayaks, canoes, pedal boats and barracudas (watercraft), guided kayak tours, shoreline walking trail, fresh/saltwater fishing, playground, Guitar Hero contests, pirate weekend, Halloween weekend, Christmas in July, cardboard boat making, karaoke, 50s and 60s weekend, mock jails, pig roast, djembe drum workshops
Area attractions Annapolis Royal, Fort Anne Historic Site, Port Royal Historic Site, whale watching, The Historic Gardens, Upper Clements Park, Annapolis Royal Golf & Country Club, farmer’s market

Jeremy’s Bay Campground
Kejimkujik National Park & National Historic Site, NS
(888) 773-8888
Open year-round
No. of sites: 360
Accommodations tents, trailers
Facilities washrooms, showers (during high season), fireplaces, dumping station, night security
Recreation and area attractions beach, swimming, play areas, outdoor theatre, nature trails, nature programs, canoeing, hiking, interpretive programs, such as Mi’kmaw craft-making

Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp Resort
Kingston, NS
(888) 225-7773
Open May to September
No. of sites: 230
Accommodations tents, trailers, RVs, plus cabin and cottage rentals
Facilities hydro, water, bathrooms, laundry facilities, wireless access, store, ranger station, gift shop, RV and camping supplies
Recreation over 120 weekly activities: themed weekends, jumping pillow, playing field, dog park, rec hall, minigolf, horseshow pits, stage, pancake shack, playground, archery range, pools, kiddie bumper boats, waterslide, Pizza Fridays, nature, hiking and cycling trails
Area attractions Brier Island whale-watching, Oaklawn Farm Zoo, Ocean Explorations, Lobstermen Tours, Domaine de Grand Pre, Gaspereau Vineyards

Newfoundland

Gros Morne/Norris Point KOA Campground
Rocky Harbour, NFLD
(709) 458-2229; (800) 562-3441
Open May to October
No. of sites: 90
Accommodations tents, trailers, RVs, plus cabin and RV rentals
Facilities hydro, water, bathrooms, showers, laundry facilities, kitchen shelter/meeting room, free Internet, firepits, store, gift shop, dumping station, pets allowed, peddle boat and canoe rentals
Recreation lake, swimming, boating, games room, playground, pedal boats, trails, fishing, interpretative activities
Area attractions Gros Morne National Park, kayaking and boating tours, Gros Morne Theatre Festival, hiking trails, interpretive exhibits, Bonne Bay Marine Station

Notre Dame Provincial Park Campsites
Route 1, Trans Canada Highway, 1 km east of Lewisporte Junction, NFLD
(709) 535-2379; (877) 214-2267
Open May to September
No. of sites: 100
Accommodations tents, trailers, RVs, rentals: cabins
Facilities water, toilets, showers, laundry facilities, picnic areas, change houses, firepits, disposal station
Recreation and area attractions beach, swimming, playgrounds, guided walks, hiking/ski trails, Interpretation Centre/Cross Country Ski Chalet, movies, Group Campground/Activity Centre

Pippy Park Campgrounds and Trailer Park
Nagles Place, NFLD
(709) 737-3669; (877) 477-3655
Open May to October
No. of sites: 214
Accommodations tents, trailers, RVs
Facilities hydro, water, toilets, showers, Internet, laundry facilities, store, dumping station, firepit rentals, picnic shelters
Recreation and area attractions playgrounds, trails, guided walking tours, bike rodeo, Pippy Park Public Golf Course, The Fluvarium (public centre for environmental education), minigolf, MUN Botanical Gardens

Yukon

Pine Lake Campground
Haines Junction, YT
(867) 667-5648; (800) 661-0408
Open May to September
No. of sites: 42
Accommodations: tents, trailers, RVs
Facilities: water, outhouses, kitchen shelters, boat launch
Recreation and area attractions: beach, swimming, boating, fishing, playground, self-guided interpretive walk, hiking trails, Paint Mountain

Takhini Hot Springs Campground
Whitehorse, YT
(867) 456-8000
Open May to September
No. of sites: 100
Accommodations: tents, trailers, campers, RVs, plus cabin rentals
Facilities: hydro, water, restaurant, log shelter, cook shelter, picnic tables, firepits
Recreation: natural mineral water hot spring pools, swimming, climbing tower, horseback riding, trail rides, walking trails, Northern Lights viewing
Area attractions: Yukon Wildlife Preserve

Northwest Territories

Fred Henne Territorial Park Campsite
Yellowknife, NT
(800) 661-0788
Open May to September
No. of sites: 104
Accommodations: tents, trailers, RVs
Facilities: water, showers, toilets, boat launch, canoe launch, dock, change rooms, dumping station, firepits, kitchen shelters, picnic area, lookout, pets on leashes allowed
Recreation and area attractions: beach, swimming, waterskiing, windsailing, fishing, interpretive display, playground, trails, prospector cabin

Prelude Lake Territorial Park Campsite
Yellowknife, NT
Open May to September
No. of sites: 63
Accommodations: tents, trailers, RVs
Facilities: water, toilets, boat launch, canoe launch, dock, dumping station, firepits, kitchen shelters, picnic area, staffed gatehouse, lookout, pets on leashes allowed
Recreation: beach, swimming, waterskiing, windsailing, fishing, playground
Area attractions: Prelude Lake, Prelude Nature Trail, Prelude Panoramic Trail, Ingraham Trail

Nunavut

The government of Nunavut operates campgrounds within territorial parks but these campsites do not offer amenities and are less appropriate for children, families and non-locals. For more information, call (867) 975-7700 or visit the Nunavut Parks website.

Originally published in Todaysparent.com, June 2009