Edit — Camp Dechinta

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Camp Name	Camp Dechinta
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Size — State units (hectares, acres).	20 ha (49 acres)
Size — State units (hectares, acres).
Coordinates — of the camp gate.	62.563407,-113.986875
Coordinates — of the camp gate.
Street Address — Street address.	Prelude Main, Ingraham Trail, Yellowknife, NT (Map may be inaccurate)
Street Address — Street address.
Nearest town — Nearest town, province, direction and distance from major town/city.	28 km east of Yellowknife, Northwest Territories

NTS Map — Map number from the Canadian National Topographical System, 1:50,000 scale (e.g., "40P/9").	85I/12: Prelude Lake

Operated by	Girl Guides of Canada, Alberta, NWT, Yukon Council
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Information Web Site	https://www.girlguides.ca/…
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Information Email	<ANY-PropertyBookings@girlguides.ca>
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Information Phone	+1 780 424 5510
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Bookings Web Site	empty
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Description	Camp Dechinta is located just outside the Prelude Lake Territorial Park. The camp is owned by the Yellowknife District Girl Guides. Administration (booking) for the camp is managed through Alberta Council Girl Guides. Scouting and other non-Guiding groups may be able to book the camp. One two-room cabin with propane heat and lights. Open sleeping area for up to 20. Propane griddle, stove and fridge. Large screened porch with picnic table seating for approximately 25. Picnic tables inside for dining area. The second room is used for storage of camping equipment. Small selection of snack foods available at nearby lodge during summer months, but most necessities need to be brought in from Yellowknife. Boat rentals on Prelude Lake available. Fishing is great. Canoes available from Yellowknife Scouts. Nature trail, about 45 minute loop close to camp. The camp formerly was under joint ownership of the Guides and Scouts Canada, Yellowknife.
Description	Camp Dechinta is located just outside the Prelude Lake Territorial Park. The camp is owned by the Yellowknife District Girl Guides. Administration (booking) for the camp is managed through Alberta Council Girl Guides. Scouting and other non-Guiding groups may be able to book the camp. <p>One two-room cabin with propane heat and lights. Open sleeping area for up to 20. Propane griddle, stove and fridge. Large screened porch with picnic table seating for approximately 25. Picnic tables inside for dining area. The second room is used for storage of camping equipment. <p>Small selection of snack foods available at nearby lodge during summer months, but most necessities need to be brought in from Yellowknife. <p>Boat rentals on Prelude Lake available. Fishing is great. Canoes available from Yellowknife Scouts. Nature trail, about 45 minute loop close to camp. <p>The camp formerly was under joint ownership of the Guides and Scouts Canada, Yellowknife.
Program
Swimming — Describe (e.g., nearby pool, on-site beach, etc.).	Rocky beach. Water is cold even for northerners. PFDs are a must.

Major hiking trails nearby — e.g., Bruce Trail, West Coast Trail.	Prelude Lake Nature Trail (3 km loop), Prelude Lake Scenic Overlook Trail (1 km out and back). Close driving distance to Cameron Falls and Cameron River Ramparts trails.

Theme area — Such as caboose cabins.	empty
Theme area — Such as caboose cabins.

Accommodation	Facilities	Program
Tenting sites: Yes Yes No Unknown Adirondack shelters: No Yes No Unknown Villages: No Yes No Unknown Cabins: Yes Yes No Unknown	Drinking water: No Yes No Unknown Emergency phone: No Yes No Unknown Mobile phone coverage: Yes Yes No Unknown Electric vehicle charging: No Yes No Unknown Picnic tables: Yes Yes No Unknown Cooking shelters: No Yes No Unknown Appliances in cabins: Yes Yes No Unknown On-site store: No Yes No Unknown Shopping nearby: No Yes No Unknown Showers: No Yes No Unknown Indoor washrooms: No Yes No Unknown Wheelchair washroom: No Yes No Unknown	Hiking trails: Yes Yes No Unknown Formal campfire circle: Yes Yes No Unknown Chapel: No Yes No Unknown Compass course: No Yes No Unknown Obstacle course: No Yes No Unknown Pioneering supplies: No Yes No Unknown Archery: No Yes No Unknown Riflery: No Yes No Unknown Sledding: No Yes No Unknown Snowshoes available: No Yes No Unknown Skis available: No Yes No Unknown Low ropes course: No Yes No Unknown High ropes course: No Yes No Unknown Bouldering: No Yes No Unknown Rock climbing: No Yes No Unknown Rappelling: No Yes No Unknown Mountain bike trail: No Yes No Unknown Mountain bikes available: No Yes No Unknown Skating rink: No Yes No Unknown Volleyball: No Yes No Unknown Sports field: No Yes No Unknown Fishing: Yes Yes No Unknown Snorkeling equipment: No Yes No Unknown Sailboats available: No Yes No Unknown Lake frontage: No Yes No Unknown Canoeable water: Yes Yes No Unknown Canoes available: No Yes No Unknown Kayaks available: No Yes No Unknown Section summer camp program: No Yes No Unknown

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