We discovered camping a few years ago, and since then, it has become our preferred means of sleeping. Hotels are fine and all, but pitching a tent, making our own meals, dealing with bugs, dirt, and the possibility of a bear attack all add to the experience of travelling. After all, isn’t travel about the experience?
Camping is much cheaper than a hotel and with the money we save by setting up a tent, we can travel longer, farther and more often. Because of this, I have created a Google My Map called Provincial and State Campgrounds. I prefer the government-owned and operated campgrounds because I find them to be better maintained, larger and more private sites than those of those that are commercially owned.
I use this map to plan our trips to see what is around the campsites, opting only for a hotel when time doesn’t allow a proper camping experience (like arriving in the dark), or we need to travel a great distance. So far, most of Canada has been mapped and I add a state when I think we will be making a journey there.
Currently, I am on the research phase of what to do for our summer vacation. I am seriously thinking of Vancouver Island. I have added all the provincial and national campsites between here and there. Feel free to view this map and use it for your own personal vacation planning. Camping is a great experience and is far better than any hotel.
