Vintage Voice

Unearthing Classic Articles from Previous Issues of The Voice Magazine

Canada-Day weekend is, for some, the beginning of camping season.  Our writers past have had much to say about this quintessentially Canadian activity.

A place to pitch your tent.  Experienced camper Heather Fraser provides a rundown of her favourite central-Canada campgrounds.  “On the other end of the spectrum from most campgrounds, it [Lilac Resort, MB] has everything from waterslides to concerts, mini golf to paddle boats, and much, much more. If you’ve never camped, or the lake scares you, this would be a good place to start.”  The Learning Curve – Favourite Campgrounds, July 4, 2008.

Backpack campers.  Deanna Roney combines hiking and camping for maximum wilderness immersion.  “We shook the dew off our tents, packed them snugly into our packs, strapped on our boots, and hefted the bag containing our essentials for survival onto our shoulders. ”  Wilderness Camping, July 1, 2016.