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I live in Toronto by the lakeshore. I had a long yearning to spend new years eve by myself out in the middle of nowhere, under the stars, in a tent. Now I have 3 days off - 31st Dec, 1st Jan and 2nd Jan.

Where can I go for a nice solo camping trip? Not too difficult since my camping level is beginner. All I plan to do is hike a bit and basically stay inside and read or something. No fishing/hunting/skiing.

Because of the weather, maybe living in a tent is not a good idea, so any small private lodges (cheap) are a welcome option too. I just don't want to end up sitting in my condo and going out to a pub to celebrate 31st.

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Please, don't use so many . in your questions. – VMAtm Sep 15 '11 at 5:06
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A beginner should not winter camp in Southern Ontario. – Kate Gregory Sep 15 '11 at 15:05

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I have a recollection of taking a trip (some decades ago) between the Niagara Falls and Toronto, and seeing a number of farms along the way. In your shoes, I might take that route during the fall, and talk to some farmers, and see what they have to say about lodges.

If all else fails, I'd think about spending the vacation in someone's farmhouse or barn. Maybe you'd end up "housesitting" for someone who wants to head south, or trade places with you for an urban setting.

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When you say 'take the trip', you mean by foot? Or you drove and stopped along on farm houses? – Kaushik Sep 19 '11 at 17:57
@Kaushik: I meant driving, and stopping by farm houses. In my case, I was 14 at the time, so my father drove. Thanks for your interest and votes. – Tom Au Sep 19 '11 at 18:16
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If you are looking for something that is a bit more outdoorsy than a 'private lodge', then may I suggest a yurt? These are wooden huts, usually designed for six or eight and with a stove, perfectly suited to winter camping. There are yurts at Mew Lake campground in Algonquin Park, The Pinery on Lake Huron, and Killarney - all several hours from Toronto.

All of these places have real winter camping as well.

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I think you have already googled, but maybe this site can help you:

http://www.cottage-resort.com/

However the site looks really weird, but I think to get some information it is okay.

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