Crown Land Camping
What it is and where you can camp in Ontario.
By Trish Manning
Want to see the Northern Lights?
See incredible stars and the dancing Aurora Borealis
Fall is the best time of the year to see the Northern Lights on Manitoulin Island. Come to Gordon's Park RASC Dark Sky Preserve for an incredible night sky experience.
Two dates available: September 2 to 5, 2016 or October 7 to 10, 2016
- Welcome Wine and Cheese Campfire, Astronomy & Laser Sky Tours
- How to Take Photos of Northern Lights, Supper, Slide Show, Astronomy & Laser Sky Tours
- Horseshoe Tournament, fall hiking, Wind up campfire
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