The best camping near HMCS Haida National Historic Site

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Hidden Oasis Near Elora

2 sites · RVs, Tents14 acres · Ariss, ON

Welcome to our hidden oasis. Our 14 acre property is a quiet oasis on several biking trails (G2G, Cottonwood Road, Trans Canada Trail) and a very short drive to famous Elora (7 min) and St. Jacobs (20 min). There is really something for everyone around here. We have a beautiful green acreage with a picturesque pond and privacy with open and treed space and the promise of gorgeous sunsets almost every night. We have a fire pits, picnic tables, muskoka chairs and plenty of firewood.

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Harmony Resorts - Crystal Beach

22 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents20 acres · Sherkston, ON

Amongst the mature oak trees and fresh cut grass, you will find our bright and sunny park ready to welcome you. Located just a 7 minute drive from the bustling beach town of Crystal Beach, you can spend your summer enjoying the sand and crystal clear water. During the day, relax at your campsite and swim in our heated pool, then spend the night roasting marshmallows around the campfire with family and friends! If you are looking for adventure, rent one of our bicycles and cycle the many routes around Niagara, like the 24km Friendship Trail. Or travel along Lake Erie to the beautiful Port Abino Lighthouse, a stunning heritage building with views of the great lake. There are plenty of nearby attractions for an exciting day trip, like Niagara Falls which is just a 20 minute drive away, Niagara-on-the-lake which is 40 minutes away, or the town of Crystal Beach right down the road. Whether it’s restaurants, shops, wineries, casinos or nightlife, there is something for everyone to do! Join us at our resort and spend the days enjoying the sunshine and making memories.

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Kubasseks Water Front Retreat

6 sites · RVs, Tents100 acres · Kitchener, ON

Situated on 100 acres of mainly forest. The property gives access to trails and water. It is like going North but minutes from KW Cambridge, Woodstock, Branford, and Guelph. We are only 1 hour from major centers like Toronto, London, and Hamilton. In the center of the universe but away from it all! There are 5 sites to choose from with the sites situated on a large pond. There are picnic tables on site C/W Firewood and Fire pits at each Site.Complimentary Dozen Farm Fresh Eggs provided.Paddle Boats and Kayaks available to use ,No Charge Note = July August and September = 2 Nite Minimum Booking on Weekends. Catch and Release Fishing, Single Barb Hooks Only Please. The sites are suitable for every type of camper, from tents to RVs up to 40 feet. Electric 15 amp; Water Hookups at each site included. Grocery stores are 15 minutes away for all your camping needs. Restaurants are available less than 5 minutes from the property. We look forward to hosting you!

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Cabin close to Lake Erie and trails

1 site · Lodging1 acre · Port Colborne, ON

Come stay next to the beach! This beautiful rustic cabin sits on a treed lot with privacy. The cabin includes a double Murphy bed. A Cot is available for a third person. The cabin is air-conditioned, has a small sitting area, fridge, Keurig coffee machine, and heater for the cooler nights in the fall. Fire wood is available for $ 5.00 a bundle. The washroom facilities include a hot shower and composting toilet within steps of the cabin. There is a beach and a public park a couple minute walk from the cabin There is a bike trail 5-minute bike ride from the cabin. We offer the use of bikes, and kayaks when available and weather permitted. Grocery stores, restaurants, and small shops, are all centrally located within ten minutes from cabin. While you are in town you can watch Lakers and Ocean Boats go through the canal. Within 15 minute is Ridgeway and Crystal Beach which offers concerts, beaches and activities. We are centrally located, approximately 25 minutes from Niagara Falls attractions like casino, museums, zip lining, jet boat tours, hiking in the gorge and other major attractions. We look forward to hosting you!

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The Farm

4 sites · RVs, Tents15 acres · Brant, ON

It was 1984 when John found his ‘diamond in the rough’, 20 acres with an orchard on the outskirts of Brantford. O.K., so the house was nothing to write home about but perfect for building a construction yard…no neighbors except for the family across the road that used their property to build log homes. By 1987 the old house was gone, a new one was being built and a shop for working on heavy equipment had been located about 200 ft. from Dr. the back door. It wasn’t until 1996 that things changed very much. Yes, the property around the house had benefitted from a wide array of trees and shrubs that John saved from the construction/demolition jobs he had done and that still thrive today but no big projects (except for equipment purchases) were ongoing. A chance meeting with the neighbor across the road one day resulted in the following dinner conversation, ‘How was your day’ I chirped. ‘Not bad, so-and-so didn’t come in; the truck broke down and I took it for repair; I bought the property across the road, and oh, yeah I’ll need a ride after dinner to pick up the truck’ was John’s casual reply. ‘What was that’? I pressed. ‘Yes, I need a ride after dinner to pick up the truck’ he repeated with a bit more volume. Of course like anyone, I had questions, ‘Do you want peas or corn with dinner’? ‘What time do you want to go to get the truck’? ‘The property across the road’, 10 acres, still has the 4 storey barn with its twin tiled silos which was built in 1914 and the big white house with wrap around porch that once was home to a Doctor and his family. Built so the Doctor could see his patients in the front with the family living in the back was very common in the day. Things remained relatively peaceful until 2000 when after studying alpacas for more than 6 years I bought our first three. Back in 2000 alpacas and llamas were not frequently seen on farms and because they could been seen from the road they received A LOT of attention. People driving by would stop and ask about them, ask if they could take a picture or two and that was when I would hear over and over again ‘You have a beautiful place here, I wish I/we could stay’. Well, if you want to visit and stay in the city it’s doable, we call it a hotel. But visiting a farm and staying well, that isn’t so easy. Each year we would see more and more families coming to ‘The Farm’ as they would call it. Some came to see the alpacas and horses, some came for a stroll and to check out the horse drawn milk and bread delivery wagons, some to have family birthday parties, others to have engagement/wedding/Christmas card pictures…and so many asked if there was any way they could spend a day or two. In 2021 during a conversation with a friend I mentioned we were in the process of gutting the 1100 sq. ft. space downstairs and turning it into an Airbnb! Right away she said, ‘I don’t know why you don’t have a Hipcamp? You’ve got that great area by the new barn that Hipcampers would love’! After a little investigation I found out what a Hipcamp was…and as they say, the rest is future.

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T's Pond

2 sites · Lodging29 acres · Port Colborne, ON

Like most folks who’ve been bitten by the water ski bug, I dreamed of having my own lake and when I met my life partner Harald, an elite slalom skier, my search began in earnest. By a combination of good timing and good luck, I was able to make that dream come true and in the spring of 2014 I acquired this land with the hopes of building my dream water ski lake on it. 7 years later, we have a thriving water ski club and are constantly making improvements to the site. We now have decided to add some sites for rent to share this incredible property with others outside the water ski community. Site #1 is a small cabin that sleeps 3 and site #2 is a small houseboat that has been converted to a bunkie. Onsite activities include use of a canoe and paddleboard. Use of a kid's swingset and olympic trampoline. Swimming and fishing. Pets are welcome, campfires are permitted.

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Foof’s Forest

1 site · RV, Tent3 acres · Welland, ON

Come set up camp on our peaceful property in a rural area just outside of Niagara Falls/Welland/Port Colborne, our space has one firepit, a pond, and plenty of trees. Pets are welcome, however, we have chickens and 1 dog on our property, so your pets must be leashed, and we respectfully ask you to pick up after your animals. There is one outhouse on the property, a picnic table and BBQ (BBQ at your request) for your use. The campsite is on a grassy surface. There are no hookups, and generators are not allowed. Firewood is available from neighbors close by. Another feature of this campsite is, LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! The site is private, you will be the only campers for the nights that you book :) We are close to everything!!! 10 minutes from WELLAND 10 minutes from PORT COLBOURNE 15 minutes from NIAGARA FALLS 20 min from the PEACE BRIDGE (International border for Canada/US) 20 minutes from CRYSTAL BEACH and RIDGEWAY 20 minutes from Sherkston Shores. 25 minutes from ST. CATHARINES. 35 minutes from NIAGARA ON THE LAKE 45 minutes from HAMILTON 1 hour and 15 min from TORONTO We are a short drive to beautiful trails, beaches, and boat docks, with lots of great restaurants, wineries, breweries and so much more to do! During your stay, we will always be available for any questions or concerns as we do live on the property. The campsite is completely private and set back away from our home. Hope to see you soon :)

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Camp Christine

10 sites · Tents25 acres · Fort Erie, ON

Learn more about this land:Welcome to Camp Christine!Enjoy this secluded campsite that gives you all the privacy you desire yet is close to all amenities including grocery stores, gas stations, and Timmy's! Pets welcome. Campfires are permitted within local regulations. This is a short hike-in tent site.It is a 3-minute drive to Crystal beach boat launch, restaurant, ice cream shop, and bar strip. This site is comfortable for 10 guests and more.

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Camp Willowbrook

6 sites · Lodging95 acres · Amaranth, ON

We purchased this farm in 1998 from the previous farmer who had owned it since 1929. The train line ran right by the gate where the Kota hut now sits and would drop cattle right there to be finished and sold later at the Toronto Stockyards. Our barn was built in 1890 with the old farmhouse located across the creek. Two creeks meet the Grand River on our farm. The bunkie is situated north of the barn and faces Willow creek. During the summer the creek gets quite shallow but there are a couple of pools that work nicely for a float with our river tubes. The river also has a small swimming hole. The bunkie is nestled between 2 hills which creates a natural little valley. Campers can take a walk around the property or use the nearby long walking trail. New this spring, campers will be able to enjoy the firewood sauna, located close to the bunkie and nestled in a private spot near the creek.

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Greener Pastures Eco Farm

4 sites · RVs, Tents75 acres · Woodstock, ON

Our farming adventure began in the Spring of 2015 on a 15 acre farm. In 2020 we moved to a 75-acre farm just outside of Woodstock, Ontario. Carl's childhood passion of animal husbandry was given a new purpose when our family made a conscious decision to change the way we related to our food. We began a family quest to eat locally and sustainably. As our little farm grew we developed relationships with our greater community and Greener Pastures was born! As our farming adventure continues, we are loving that each day brings new opportunities for learning. We invite you to join us as we continue to seek greener pastures! While here, be sure to visit the On-Farm Shoppe for fresh eggs, meats, and other great local products.

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Blacks Hollow

4 sites · Tents10 acres · Vittoria, ON

Welcome to our “peace of nature" hidden away in a Hollow at Blacks Farm on Front Road in Norfolk. Perfect for a night or two getaway, enjoy a walk in the woods or if you prefer to take a day trip we are within 10-15 min of Turkey Point Beach with bike trails, Port Rowan, Long Point and Port Dover with many wonderful places to explore, there is something for everyone. Our campsite has a washroom facility (Porta-Potty), Firepits and picnic tables at every site. We have fishing poles and bikes you can sign out, for no cost, to explore what Norfolk has to offer. We hope to see you soon and that you enjoy the area as much as we do.

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Hidden Peace

2 sites · RVs2 acres · Smithville, ON

Learn more about this land: Surrounded by mature trees, you'll be camping out back of the property of your hosts, Mark and Joanne. In a quiet and relaxed setting, you will be able to rest and unwind. Firepit and firewood are available. In the heart of Niagara, and in the heart of wine country, it's just minutes to various wineries and wine tours. Niagara Falls is about 30 minutes away as well as various trails and parks. Balls Falls and the Bruce Trail are minutes away. Central to 3 small towns, Grimsby, Smithville, and Beamsville, you'll have many restaurants to choose from. Stop in and unwind! Traveling with others? We have more than one site. Hidden Peace is an RV only site, meaning for travel trailers (with attached towing vehicle), and motorhomes only. No cars and tenting.

The best camping near HMCS Haida National Historic Site guide

Overview

About

Canada’s proud history of wartime naval service is vividly on display aboard legendary HMCS Haida, a Tribal class destroyer that served in the Second World War, the Korean Conflict and the Cold War. Distinguishing herself in several historic battles, the Royal Canadian Navy’s most famous ship now proudly rests in Hamilton. Explore its historic decks and imagine yourself as a crew member of the destroyer dubbed ‘Canada’s most fightingest ship’.

When to go

The best time to visit HMCS Haida National Historic Site is during its open season, which varies annually. Check ahead for specific dates to ensure you can fully experience the ship and its exhibits. The off-season may limit access and activities, so planning your visit when the site is fully operational is advisable.

Know before you go

Review prearrival information for accessibility details and suggestions on what to wear and bring for a comfortable visit.
Check the calendar of events to participate in special activities and experiences that bring the site's history to life.
Be aware of the hours of operation, as HMCS Haida is seasonal and closes during the off-season.
Admission fees apply, so check the latest prices for daily admissions and seasonal passes before your visit.
Contact the site directly at 905-526-6742 for any inquiries or additional information.