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Lynn and Ed


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I have located various sources of information about boondocking locations within the US (e.g., Bureau of Land Management (BLM), National Forests, Corps of Engineers, State Parks, etc.). Do you have any suggestions about finding location information for Canada?

One of the main reasons we are planning to full time is the beauty and serenity of the wide open spaces and beautiful views within our wonderful country and continent. Where possible, we would like to boondock, to park within some of these spaces/areas. I have read about people boondocking within Canada, but most of what I have located to date is about parking along the road (overnight parking) versus dry camping for a few weeks or longer in a natural setting.

Our future set-up will include large holding tanks, solar and a generator -- so we should be self sufficient for a few weeks at a time, solely needing to find water, a dump station and propane periodically.



-- Edited by Lyn on Sunday 9th of June 2013 07:53:11 AM

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Good question, I am curious as well about the Boondocking possibilities in Canada.

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I use a book put out by http://www.backroadmapbooks.com/main/index.html

Here in my area on Vancouver Island, BC there is a ton of forestry land being logged and the companies have to set up camping sites for the public, some are run by First nations bands as well.  This book is great for finding them all and showing the roads, topography, etc. Most are very cheap with little or no facilities but in beautiful remote natural locations.

 

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We are from Vancouver, B.C. and are now full timing. We are currently travelling from Vancouver to Edmonton, Alberta There are lots of boondocking sites in British Columbia, forest rec sites. Check out the website BC rec sites and trails. Some are located close to the hwy while others are way out there and the roads are really rough. The further north you go in BC the more free boondocking sites. We have been travelling in southern Alberta and sorry to say, there is very few boondocking sites. Try the website "boondockers welcome" We had a wonderful first time experience in Pincher Creek Alberta. We are currently in south east Sask. and no boondocking available here either. There are plenty of pull overs for one night but nothing longer term. If you are interested in some of the boondocking sites in BC, please feel free to send me a message and I can let you know the ones we have stayed at. We too have the back roads mapbook.

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Thank you Raytronx and mjlitz, the information that you shared is very helpful! 



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Melissa,

I don't know if both of these are the two sites you mentioned, but I'll provide a couple of links that "may" be the ones to which you are referring.

BC Recreation Campsites and Trails

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Yes Terry those are the sights. Thank you for posting that.

Melissa

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What about Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario?

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We were in Saskatchewan this summer and we looked hard to find a boon docking spot but no luck. It is flat, flat farming land. Some people say ask to park in a farmers field but farms are so big there, it would be hard to find the farmer that owns the land and then to get from the road to field (usually ditches). Also we found that the side dirt roads had no where to pull over and park. Also not very many rest stops.

We have never been to Manitoba but I do have a friend in Quebec (right beside Ontario) and she said she can't find anything. Lots of Crown Land but it is hard to find a road to get.

The only thing I could suggest you do is go to a campground and then spend a day checking out the area to see if you can find something.

The beauty of boon docking in British Columbia is because of the forestry. There are forest service roads and lots of spots to camp on the roads but be warned some of the roads are crazy steep and rough. You need to take the time and check spots out first.

We usually find a spot, park for a few days to a couple of weeks and during that time, take the time to drive to our next destination to check out what is there. It has saved us a lot of frustration and time.

We are coming up to our first year on the road and loving every minute of it. Being back up into Canada has been a very different experience from being the States.

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The big problem with "Boondocking" in B.C. is BEARS. B I G............. BIG BEARS.

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