Links to Camping and More

Here are some useful links to Camp Bil-O-Wood and related sites dealing with camping,
maps, canoeing and other backcountry skills:

Camp Bil-O-Wood – Take a look at the camp's official web site and see why we
support this wonderful institution.

Hurley’s Journal – It’s a quarterly canoeing publication with some well-written stories
about canoe trips in the United States and Canada. Usually describing family trips, you’ll
relate to the journal’s tripping style and appreciate its stories and pictures.

Northern Ontario Canoe Routes – You may have paddled many of these routes
between northeastern Lake Superior and James Bay.

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 and accept credit cards.

Federal Maps in Nepean – This site specializes in selling maps produced by the Canadian goverment. Also based in Ottawa.

Dog Ears Maps in Ottawa – A canoeist’s resource for topographical 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 traveling safely on a river.

Emergency Preparedness – Canadian government site with self-help advice on emergency preparedness.

Knots and Compasses – Want to learn how to tie a sheepshank, bowline or clove hitch? This is an animated site for those looking to learn about knots.

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 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.