Call of nature

Lookin’ to commune with the wilderness? Here’s a few places where you might want to stop your camper, pitch your pup tent or park yer naked butt.

The Cedars Campground

¥ near Hamilton

¥ gay men and lesbians

¥ trailers and tenting

(905) 659-3655

Rainbow Ridge

¥ near Orangeville

¥ gay men and lesbian

¥ trailers and tenting

¥ rooms and trailers to rent

(519) 928-3262

Turkey Point

¥ near Simcoe, southwest of Hamilton

¥ trailers and tenting

¥ gay men and lesbian, though favoured by guys into bears, leather and rubber

¥ clothing optional (except near the road)

(519) 426-7275

www.get-tothepoint.com

Oxbow Lakeside Community Club

¥ near Algonquin Park

¥ lesbian-owned cottage co-op

¥ rentals available

(705) 635-2225

email: oxbowclub@yahoo.ca

Jones Pond

¥ upstate New York

¥ gay men only

¥ trailer and tenting

¥ guest house and trailer rentals

¥ clothing optional

(716) 567-8100.

www.jonespond.com

The Tellardians

¥ guided spiritual retreats into Algonquin Park

¥ by canoe, led by gay couple

¥ cottage or tenting

(705) 789-8596

Cabin Fever

¥ Whistler, BC

¥ giant gay “summer camp” from Sun, Aug 13 to 20

(877) 468-1125

www.cabinfeverwhistler.com

Out And Out

¥ gay and lesbian outdoor recreation and social club

(416) 925-XTRA xt 2800

Wild Women Expeditions

¥ offers many women-only (and lesbian-friendly) canoe trips and workshops

(705) 866-1260

www.wildwomenexp.com

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