Canada Day Camping 2025

Get ready to celebrate Canada Day in the great outdoors—queer style! 🇨🇦 Picture cozy campfires, breathtaking wilderness, and a joyful crew of kindred spirits. This is more than a camping trip—it’s a celebration of community, connection, and pride in nature’s playground.

🌈 Who’s This For?

This trip is open to everyone, with a special invitation to our 2SLGBTQ+ community. Come as you are—let’s celebrate, connect, and create memories together.

🗓️ Dates & Orientation

• Orientation: Thursday, June 19 at 6:00 PM at T's Pub (323 Somerset St W, Ottawa). Optional, but a great way to meet your guides and fellow campers!
• Trip Dates: June 28 – July 1. We’ll head out around 10:00 AM on June 28. Final timing will be confirmed one week prior.

🚤 Transportation

You'll be in charge of your own ride across the water. If you’ve got a canoe or kayak—amazing, bring it! Need one? You can request a rental through Out at Camp or arrange one yourself from these awesome local outfitters:

• Expéditions Wakefield
• Algonquin Bound
• Sport Échange Outaouais
• Ottawa Valley Canoe and Kayak
• Perth Major Outfitters

After registration, we’ll share exact meeting points. Drivers who carpool with campers will receive mileage reimbursement ($0.39/km).

✅ What’s Included

• Tent: Provided by Out at Camp.
• Meals: Ingredients and snacks are provided—we’ll cook and clean together as a team.
• Cooking & Camp Gear: Shared equipment like stoves, pots, and utensils are all provided, along with other common camping essentials.
• Transportation: We rely on carpooling within our community. Drivers transporting other campers will be reimbursed at $0.39/km.

🎒 What to Bring

Please bring your own sleeping bag, sleeping pad, and pillow. If you don’t have these, let us know—we may be able to lend you gear from the Out at Camp Gear Library.

Also remember to pack:

• 🧥 Clothing suitable for outdoor weather—layers are your best friend!
• 🧼 Toiletries and personal hygiene items
• 💊 Any medication you take regularly
• 🍫 Optional: snacks or beverages you’d like to have on hand

🔥 Activities

• Paddleboarding
• Canoeing
• Swimming
• Fishing (license required)
• Hiking
• Nature walks
• Beach lounging
• Quiet time with the trees 🌲

🌿 Land Acknowledgement

We honour that this adventure takes place on the traditional territory of the Algonquin First Nation. We express gratitude for their stewardship of this land and commit to respecting all living beings who call it home.

📋 How to Register

Ready to join? Add this adventure to your cart and complete the checkout. Our volunteers will follow up with all the details to make your experience seamless and unforgettable.