Here are some useful links to Camp Bil-O-Wood and related sites dealing with camping, maps, canoeing and backcountry skills.
• Camp Bil-O-Wood: Take a look at the camp's official website and see why we support this wonderful institution.• Campmor: Here's a reasonably-priced source of camping gear.
• Boundary Waters Catalog: Lots of neat camping, cooking and canoeing items.
• World of Maps: This Ottawa,Ontario-based business sells maps, globes, flags, posters and other items.They will mail shipments and they do accept credit cards.
• Federal Maps of Nepean: This site, also based in Ottawa, specializes in selling maps produced by the Canadian government.
• Dog Ears Maps in Ottawa: A canoeist's resource for topographivcal maps and books.• Wooden Canoe Heritage Association: A group dedicated to preserving, studying, building, restoring and using wooden canoes.
• Scout Cooking: Resource for camp recipes, cooking hints and related items.
• Planning a Safe River Trip: Just what it says: Tips on planning and travelling safely on a river.
• Emergency Preparedness: Canadian government site with self-help advice on emergency preparedness.
• Compass Lessons: Go here for online lessons on using a compass.
• Ontario Parks: The official site for the province's parks. Worth a visit just for the beautiful photographs.
• Canada's Virtual North: A connection to a wide selection of Canadian resorts, lodges and outfitters.
• Ministry of Natural Resources: Canadian government site with park information, publications, maps and more.