Needles and Knots

Needles and Knots is an annual group front country (car) camping event for women.

Needles and Knots features a choose your own adventure menu many of many talks, workshops, activities, and more!

Participants share camp sites in groups of between one to six people. Costs are shared between site-mates. The culture is very inclusive and welcoming.

This is a good trip to learn camping skills with mentors, and enjoy many different actives in nice weather. It is a car camping trip, so participants can bring more gear easily.

Join the community to participate.

Key details

  • Annual group event running in August

  • Car camping in late summer, when there are fewer bugs, and the water is warm

  • We are all peers and equals. And we treat each other with mutual respect.

  • We enthusiastically include people who aren’t always treated that way! 🏳️‍🌈✊🏿✡️ ☪️

  • Workshops for learning new skills.

  • A choose-your-own adventure menu of many Activities.

  • Learn about all kinds of outdoors gear including hammocks, tents, backpacks, and more

  • And make wonderful new friends.

  • Icebreaker, Orientation, and mentors for newcomers

  • Each site’s vibe noted. e.g. 💚 means visits to that site are encouraged.

  • Shared campsite costs, free activities, keep participation affordable

  • Potential to car pool

  • Guides, checklists, gear recommendations to help you get started.

Needles and Knots is an annual event, running in August, at Algonquin Park, Ontario.