SCOUTS CANADA DEFINITELY DECLARES CANADA’S MOST EPIC CAMPSITES (AND THE “HIDDEN GEMS” YOU’VE NEVER HEARD OF)

SURVEY OF 46,704 VOLUNTEERS AND SCOUTS SET THE STANDARD

OTTAWA, ON, July 25, 2022 /CNW/ – As camping increasingly becomes the most viable vacation option this summer, Scouts Canada (the nation’s leading coeducational youth organization) polled its 46,704 members to name from Canada “most epic” campsite. On behalf of all Canadians, the survey also explored many decision-making questions that are key to finding the best campsite for any level or type of adventure.

39.5% of volunteer Scouts surveyed, young Scouts and their parents cited from Alberta Jasper National Park as from Canada #1 ‘Most Epic’ Camp Destination in Canada.

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Key findings from the (national) survey:

1) Asked to name the most epic camping destinations of all Canadathe Scout community responded:

#1 Jasper National Park, Alberta – 39.5%

#2 Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, British Columbia – 34.6%

#3 Algonquin Provincial Park, Ontario – 32.9%

#4 Gros Morne National Park, Newfoundland and Labrador – 27.3%

#5 Fundy National Park, New Brunswick – 22.5%

Atlantic Canada scored the most epic campsites with Gros Morne National Park in Newfoundland and Labrador and Fundy National Park in New Brunswick.

2) Hidden campsites you’ve (probably) never heard of

To tap into the depth of Scouts’ multi-generational knowledge of conventional and unconventional camping sites, Scouts Canada also asked seasoned Scouts to identify their top “hidden gem” camp destinations across Canada. They replied:

3) #Screensaver worthy

Asked what makes a campsite a “dream place”, the Scout community replied:

The views (panoramic, worthy of my screen saver) – 84.8%
Proximity to water – 63.9%
Activity options available (fishing/paddling/hiking/cycling etc.) – 57.0%
Wildlife (deer are cute) – 39.3%
Absolute calm (as far away as possible, please!) – 39.3%
Sanitary (flush…need we say more?) – 26.4%

4) ‘Camping’ with myself…

Asked what factors make a Canadian campsite the best for a solo vacation, respondents said:

The views (panoramic, worthy of my screensaver) – 76.3%
Proximity to water – 59.1%
Absolute calm (as far away as possible, please!) – 45.6%
Activity options available (fishing/paddling/hiking/cycling etc.) – 41.7%
Wildlife (deer are cute) – 31.7%

5) Camping reminders, where have Canadians (really) camped?

Asked about the “must see” Canadian parks or sites in which they camped; respondents shared these top five:

Algonquin Provincial Park, Ontario – 42.9%

Jasper National Park, Alberta – 32.6%

Pinery Provincial Park, Ontario – 23.6%

Fundy National Park, New Brunswick – 22.0%

Cavendish Campground, Prince Edward Island – 20.4%

Ontario had the most campsites visited with Algonquin (42.9%) and Pinery (23.6%) Provincial parks. Almost half of the respondents (42.9%) camped at Algonquin Provincial Park.

The two least visited campgrounds were Beaver Glen Campground (Prince Albert National Park, Saskatchewan) and Kluane National Park and Reserve (yukon) – tied 3.35% each.

6) The Scout community is “led” to camp

When asked what their favorite way to camp was, more than half of respondents (58.9%) says “a drive-in site”.

24.6% adventurous members prefer to access their campsite by paddling, and 16.6% adventurous respondents prefer to walk to camp.

7) The six best scout sites

When asked which Scouts Canada properties they had camped on, the Scouters replied:

Blue Springs Scout Reserve, Mississauga, ON – 18.3%
Camp Samak, Oshawa, ON – 16.7%
Camp barnard, Sooke, BC – 14.4%
Camp McLean, Vancouver, BC – 10.9%
Camp Opemikon, Ottawa (ON) – 10.9%
Camp Attawandaron, London, Ontario – 8.23%

“We all need a solid summer getaway this year, why not try something different like camping with front row seats for a panoramic view? With camping becoming an adventurous and affordable option for many Canadians, we wanted to make sure every Canadian knows where the most epic campsites in the country are and what criteria they should consider when finding a location,” said mike eybela volunteer Scout for 7 years, “Our seasoned Scouting community has named the most epic places to camp; now Canadians too can challenge themselves to visit as many as they can with our interactive map, Dream Destination Guides and the Canadian Camper’s Bucket -List.”

Canadians can see complete information about from Canada best campsites, photos and booking information with Scouts Canada’s Epic Camping Companion at www.scouts.ca/EpicCampsites.

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About Scouts Canada

Scouting children and young adults chart their own paths of discovery. Through a variety of fun experiences with friends, outdoor adventures and contributions to their community, Scouts develop the resilience and skills that prepare them for life. Pathfinders Canada is the country’s leading coeducational youth organization, offering programs for children and young people aged 5-26 in multiple languages, reflecting from Canada multicultural landscape and communities. For more information, visit Scouts.ca.

Pathfinders Canada is a non-profit organization (Caritable Registration No.10776 1694 RR0028) and member of the World Organization of the Scout Movement.

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