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Toronto North / Cookstown KOA
- 139 Reive Boulevard, Box 1080
- Cookstown, ON L0L 1L0
- Canada
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N of Toronto on Hwy 400 at Hwy 89 (Exit 75). NE corner of intersection on Reive Blvd. Next to the RV Warehouse. For GPS enter Innisfil as the city.
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2011 President's Award
KOA President's Award
Awarded to KOAs that meet exceptional quality standards and are recognized by their guests for outstanding service.
2011 KOA Founder's Award
KOA Founder's Award
KOA's highest service award, presented to KOA owners that achieve world class service scores from their camping guests.
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KOA Kamp Green Recognition
This KOA meets the established criteria to become a greener campground operation and is recognized by the "Kamp Green" icon.
Family camping in the Toronto area. Be sure to buy your discount tickets with us for Canada's Wonderland.
Set in a convenient location just north of Toronto, this KOA campground offers extra-long pull through RV sites. Go camping near Canada's Wonderland. Just 25 minutes away and discount tickets available. We will now be offering a free shuttle service from our campground to Tanger Outlets Cookstown. New Super-Site! Pull into a beautiful patio with built in fire pit and comfy patio set. Families will enjoy our deluxe cabins with bathrooms/kitchens, and our patio set/BBQ enhance the outdoor camping experience. RV rallies, groups and family reunions appreciate the meeting facilities and large open areas for activities. We are situated between an 18-hole golf course and an RV dealership. This is a perfect opportunity to fine-tune your rig while you fine-tune your relaxation skills! Our experienced staff can assist you with any information regarding Toronto Attractions.
Kids will love our giant chess/checkerboard and Mining Experience. They can stretch travel-weary muscles at the playground, volleyball/basketball courts, or cool off in one of our two heated pools. Check our Events page for all of our themed weekends for the 2012 season.
Meet Your Hosts
The Toronto North/Cookstown KOA has grown up with the Stovold family who first opened the doors in 1995. Ever since then the park has been family owned and operated, which makes Matt overjoyed to carry on the tradition with his longtime better half, Alison. Both are eager to continue the growth of a park that they both know and love so much.
After graduating from Business Marketing, Matt decided it was time to take on the challenges of helping his parents run the campground. He then went to KOA University and from there onto Lake Okeechobee KOA for a management trainee course. “Matt couldn’t be more suited for this job. He has a very infectious behaviour that makes people enjoy being around him,” Alison says enthusiastically. He is a hands-on type of worker, loves to be outside mingling with the campers and will always go over and above what is needed to satisfy the guests.
Alison has always been very ambitious and knew at a very young age that she wanted to work in the recreation field. All throughout high school she worked as a part-time employee at the Toronto North Cookstown KOA. She then went to college for 3 years and graduated from Recreation Facility Management.
Alison and Matt were then very fortunate to have the opportunity (which they gladly accepted!) to accept the position of Relief Management for Discovery Holiday Parks in Australia. After spending just under a year working overseas they were presented with what was a dream job in their eyes - the chance to run the Toronto North/Cookstown KOA. Although it was a tough decision to leave Australia they would not change it for the world. “I am very fortunate that Alison wanted to take on this journey with me as she shares the same passion for the campground as I do” said Matt with nothing but confidence in their capabilities. They could not have asked for better role models, knowing that Matt’s family is there to support them the whole way.
When Matt and Alison are not working, you can bet that they are either playing a sport or cheering on one of their favourite teams. And if they are lucky enough to find the time, they will pack up their tent and go on a camping trip of their own with their loving dog, Keona, and a couple of fishing rods.
Campground Activities
Splashpool
Great fun for the young ones, with jets and sprayers we are putting the Splash back in Pool.
Mining Experience
With over 45 rubies/gems and over 30 fossils to collect where will you begin?
Two Playgrounds
Our pirate ship playground always attracts families and our "little ones" playground is a great addition for the younger children.
Games/Lounge Room
With a Ping-Pong table and Pool table the competition always heats up. Comfy sofas and flat screen TV are perfect for relaxing on those rainy days.
Giant Chess/Checkerboard Set
You will love our giant chess and checkerboard set. They stand close to three feet and are played on a 16' court.
Kid's Activities
We have a dedicated activities coordinator that has set out an extensive list of themed weekends and kid's activities for the 2012 season.
Mini Golf
The mini golf remains closed for the time being. Thank you for your patience. *Update : Construction is starting for a big and better mini-golf.
Horseshoe Pits
Horseshoe Pits set in a beautiful grassed area.
Volleyball and Basketball Courts
Enjoy our edged sand volleyball court, or our two net basketball court.
Heated Pool
Enjoy our heated pool, and beautiful lounge area to bask in the summer sun.
Local Attractions
Toronto - 45min - 1 hr (Downtown)
Be sure to visit the CN Tower, and the Rogers Centre which is home to the Toronto Blue Jays all summer long. You are able to catch the subway at Yorkdale Mall (40 min) and take it right to Union Station (downtown). Other highlights include the St. Lawrence Market, Royal Ontario Museum (ROM), Castleloma, and excellent shopping at the Toronto Eaton Centre.
Vaughan - 30 min
In Vaughan you can visit Canada's Wonderland (discount tickets available) or enjoy shopping at Vaughan Mills Mall and Bass Pro Shops. Vaughan Mills is also home to the NASCAR Race Experience, which also features NASCAR collectibles and memorabilia. Be sure to enjoy McMichael Canadian Art Collection, and the Boyd Conservation Area.
Innisfil - Minutes
Beautiful Lake Simcoe lays a mere five minutes away and offers many recreation activites including swimming at Innisfil Beach Park, boating, and even excellent fishing oppurtunities. Boat rentals are offered from a local marina. Visit the renowned 400 Market and Antiques Market located one exit north of Hwy 89. Try your luck at Georgian Downs and OLG Slots, or enjoy shopping at Tanger Outlets Cookstown located across from the campground. Every Saturday night Sunset Speedway is also home to exciting stock car racing.
Airports
Toronto Pearson International Airport is 40 minutes from our campground.
Barrie - 10 min
Enjoy all that Barrie and area has to offer. You can relax downtown on the beach at Centennial Park, and then wander up through the beautiful streets which feature shopping and dining. Also be sure to enjoy the view from the water on the Serendipity Princess which leaves directly from the downtown docks. Bring your clubs along and play at one of many golf courses or driving ranges that Barrie has to offer.
Wasaga Beach - 45 min
Wasaga Beach is home to 14 kilometers of white sand beach and is the largest fresh water beach in the world. Wasaga 500 Go-Karts also offers racing, batting cages, and mini-golf. The beach area offers plenty of options for both shopping/dining and beach rentals.
Collingwood - 1 Hr
Visit the stunning views from Blue Mountain which is home to plenty of recreation activities for everyone. Enjoy the thrill of hiking through trails and caves at the Collingwood Scenic Caves. The village at Blue Mountain offers the true village feel with cafes, shops, and great dining options. If you would rather just relax visit Le Scandinave Spa to enjoy thermal baths and a full spa including massages. Also in the area is the quaint village of Creemore which is home to the Creemore Springs Brewery.
Festivals and Events in the Area
Enjoy all that our immediate area has to offer. All of these festivals are within a 30 minute drive. Please to not hesitate to ask for details on any of these events.
May 26th-27th- Barrie Waterfront Festival
June 2nd-3rd- 29th Annual Wing Ding- Visit www.cookstown.ca
June 7th-18th- Barrie Jazz and Blues Festival
June 8th-10th- Innisfil Summerfest
June 16th-17th- Festival of Classic Cars, located at our campground.
July 1st Weekend- Promenade Days and Fireworks (Canada Day Weekend)
July 5th-8th- Ribfest and Craft Beer Show
August 4th-6th- 42nd Annual Kempenfest
August 25th- 10th Annual Barrie Dragon Boat Festival. Look out for the Innisfil Rotary Club team.
August 26th- Savour Simcoe and Simcoe County Farm Fresh
September 6th-9th- 42nd Annual Fall Barrie Automotive Flea Market at Burls Creek
September 15th- Innisfil Celtic Festival
September 21st-30th- Barrie Fall Fishing Festival- Visit www.bfff.ca
Campground News
Festival of Classic Cars
Join us June 16th for our 1st Annual Festival of Classic Cars. We will have all types of antique cars and trucks, and may even have a historic motorcycle or two. Remember that this is also father's day weekend, and what better way to spend it camping and browsing through classic cars.
Upcoming Events
June 15th-17th 1st Annual Festival of Classic Cars
Come find you favourite car at our 1st official car show which is put on by our local Rotary Club Saturday June 16th. We will have the Rotary Train there to get you back and forth from campsite to cars.
June 22nd-24th Family Fun Weekend
Round up the family and head outdoors for a great camping experience. Let us help you make lasting memories around the campfire, and also enjoy planned activities including a friendly game of Family Feud on our Nintendo Wii.
June 29th-July 2nd Christmas in July
Be sure to book early for this weekend and bring along your Christmas decorations. There will be an appearance by Santa Claus himself, a fireworks display, stocking stuffers, and many more Christmas themed activities. We encourage the holiday spirit!
July 6th-8th Wilderness Explorer Weekend
Come explore all the great outdoors has to offer. We will take you on nature walks, tell a few stories, experience our mining facility, and learn a few things about our environment.
July 13th-15th Food Fanatic Weekend
This is a weekend filled with love, with all things food. Participate in our chocolate slip and slide, decorate a cupcake, and even decorate your mashed potatoes at our 2nd annual "Mash Bash". Bring your appetite and an imagination to all of our activities.
July 20th-22nd KOA Beach Bash Weekend
We are having a beach bash to soak in the summer sun. With activities that will include tug-of-war, sand castle contest, water games and volleyball, you will be sure to have a great time. If your not feeling up for this you can always lounge by the pool and just relax.
July 27th-29th Western Weekend
Saddle up cowboys and cowgirls, it is a country party at the KOA. Look forward to a western themed dance, pancake breakfast, horseshoe tournament, and of course plenty of wagon rides.
August 3rd-6th Halloween Haunt
Enjoy the long weekend with the spirit of Halloween. Enjoy our monster bash, costume contest, and trick or treat, but most of all get ready for the haunted pathway. Remember to bring your favourite scary decorations for your site.
August 10th-12th Wacky Water Weekend
We have just what your looking for when your feeling hot hot hot! A weekend filled with water activities such as a water balloon fight, slip and slide, and of course a wet wagon ride. Just what you need to stay cool this summer.
August 17th-19th KOA Karnival Weekend
Come one, come all! Step right up and have a ball! We will have everything that makes a carnival great, including games, activities, food and much more.
August 24th-26th Summer Fiesta Weekend
Ole! Ole! We are throwing a summer fiesta, so grab your sombreros and join in. Many activities are planned to keep everyone busy including chip bag nachos! Be sure to pack your shorts and sunscreen as there is sure to be enough heat at this fiesta.
August 31st-Sept. 3rd A Day in the Life of a Farmer
The chickens need to get back in their coop, the candy needs to be found in the haystack, and we have got to get those scarecrows made to get rid of those pesty animals that are eating our crops. Also be sure to enjoy fresh corn on the cob from local farmers in our area.
September 14th-16th Value Kard Rewards Appreciation
We are thanking our Value Kard Rewards members and dedicating this weekend to them. Camp with us September 14th-16th and receive one of those nights absolutely free. Must be a valid Value Kard Rewards holder.
September 28th-30th Kamper Appreciation
We want to thank you for spending your time at the Toronto North/Cookstown KOA. Camp with us Friday September 28th and receive September 29th free with a $10 donation to KOA Care Camps.
October 5th-8th Happy Turkey Day at the KOA
It's Thanksgiving and what better way to spend it with your family and friends surrounded by the wonderful colours of our fall trees. Also join us for our annual pot luck thanksgiving dinner.
