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The camping life isn't what it used to be

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The camping life isn't what it used to be

Date2/4/1971

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James, Norman (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: The camping life isn't what it used to be. Now you can explore nature in comfort; especially in provincial parks. The Ken Roche family uses a camper trailer with an extra room to visit Presqu'ile Provincial Park; a wilderness preserve on Lake Ontario. There are many recreation vehicles available on the market this year.

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0017933F

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