Ready for Winter at MacGregor Point

On Friday, November 2 we arrived at MacGregor Point Provincial Park for the 2012-2013 on-site winter camping program.  We were able to erect the usual wooden supports on the roof of our RV and install the protective tarp. This weekend we added a few more ropes to secure the tarp, strung power cords through the trees, and winterized the plumbing system.

On Saturday morning we heard what appeared to be a fire truck coming into the park and it seemed to go into the Ash Woods campground.  Later in the day we learned that a Class C motorhome had burned on site 26 while the occupants were hiking.  Apparently a father and son had arrived late morning in the borrowed motorhome, made themselves some lunch and then left for a hike.  Other campers first noticed smoke coming from the unit and then flames.  Fortunately nobody was injured but while the unit burned there was some concern as to whether anybody was inside. 

Birch Boulevard campground appeared to be full this weekend with "overflow" campers being directed to the Ash Woods campground.  With lots of activity in the park, deer sightings seemed to be fewer than usual. However, we did see a flying squirrel both evenings at our campsite, as well as a grouse this afternoon.

We understand that of the 26 designated on-site winter program campsites, 24 have now been filled.  On Saturday, November 24 the "winter warriors" (i.e., participants in the on-site winter program) are having a potluck dinner at the Visitors' Centre. 

Class C Motorhome remains at site 26 in Ash Woods

Front view of burned out motorhome "shell"



Grouse and Blue Jay sharing a meal