Today’s blog comes from Elizabeth Rose at ThisGrowingLife, who recounts her trip to the park in 2020.
Over the years, our family has camped in every season, and in many different types of accommodations.
However, it wasn’t until our trip to MacGregor Point Provincial Park that we finally got the opportunity to experience yurt camping!
The yurts
The yurts at MacGregor Point come equipped with two bunk beds that can sleep six, a table and chair set, and an electric fireplace that kept us warm and cozy, even during the chilly winter nights.
Outside on the covered porch, there’s a full barbecue and picnic table where we were able to enjoy our meals surrounded by the sounds of the forest.
Staying in the yurt gave us one of the best winter camping experiences that we have had to date. It allowed us to experience the beauty of the park knowing we had the warmth and coziness of the yurt to return to.
The beautiful natural landscape
Aside from the excitement of staying in the yurts, our nature-loving family was thrilled to experience the beauty and wildlife surrounding us at MacGregor Point.
I am extremely passionate about instilling a deep love, appreciation, and respect for the natural world in my children.
And MacGregor Point was just the place to do that. On one of our hikes we came across deer tracks. Later in the evening, we saw two deer crossing one of the park roads.
Seeing deer is always a treat, but seeing them in such a beautiful setting, surrounded by freshly fallen snow, was nothing short of magical.
On our second day, the magic continued as we hiked the Huron Fringe Trail near the Visitor Centre. I will never forget the absolute joy on my children’s faces as they watched the chickadees flutter around!
We continued our hike on the trail, which took us through the forest to the shores of beautiful Lake Huron. There, we caught glimpses of Red Squirrels, a Red-tailed Hawk, and several Blue Jays.
The skate trail
As well as hiking or snowshoeing through majestic forests that seem to have come straight out of a Snow White movie, MacGregor Point Provincial Park’s best-kept secret is their 400 m forest skating trail.
Although the weather didn’t permit us to enjoy the trail this trip, it would be remiss not to tell you about the full splendor of MacGregor Point without mentioning this winter gem. The trail winds through some of the most spectacular scenery.
We are so excited to head back to MacGregor Point when the skating trail opens!
Thank you, Ontario Parks, for this amazing experience and for creating such incredible camping opportunities throughout the seasons!