Edit — Camp Gilwell

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Camp Name	Camp Gilwell
Camp Name
Size — State units (hectares, acres).	14 ha (35 acres)
Size — State units (hectares, acres).
Coordinates — of the camp gate.	49.69187,-125.076646
Coordinates — of the camp gate.
Street Address — Street address.	5200 Duncan Bay Main, Courtenay, BC (Map may be inaccurate)
Street Address — Street address.
Nearest town — Nearest town, province, direction and distance from major town/city.	Courtenay, British Columbia

NTS Map — Map number from the Canadian National Topographical System, 1:50,000 scale (e.g., "40P/9").	92F/11: Forbidden Plateau

Operated by	Scouts Canada, Cascadia Council
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Information Email	<campgilwell@hotmail.com>
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Bookings Web Site	https://scouts.doubleknot.com/…
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Description	Camp Gilwell is located in the Comox Valley along the banks of the Brown's River, close to Strathcona Provincial Park and Mount Washington Ski Resort. The area features snowboarding, downhill, and cross-country ski runs in winter, and hiking and mountain bike trails in the summer. The camp has four cabins with electrical heating with bunk beds, no mats provided. The camp has a covered picnic shelter with a new fireplace for warmth on those damp days. There are four double outhouses and a wash house with three indoor flush toilets. There is a limited shower facility with a small hot water tank. The camp has a good size sports field, campfire pits, and lots of tenting sites. The campsites were developed and maintained by the local scouting groups, we ask that everyone respect the efforts of so many and try to keep things clean and safe for fellow campers.
Description	Camp Gilwell is located in the Comox Valley along the banks of the Brown's River, close to Strathcona Provincial Park and Mount Washington Ski Resort. The area features snowboarding, downhill, and cross-country ski runs in winter, and hiking and mountain bike trails in the summer. <p>The camp has four cabins with electrical heating with bunk beds, no mats provided. The camp has a covered picnic shelter with a new fireplace for warmth on those damp days. There are four double outhouses and a wash house with three indoor flush toilets. There is a limited shower facility with a small hot water tank. The camp has a good size sports field, campfire pits, and lots of tenting sites. The campsites were developed and maintained by the local scouting groups, we ask that everyone respect the efforts of so many and try to keep things clean and safe for fellow campers.
Program
Swimming — Describe (e.g., nearby pool, on-site beach, etc.).	A wave pool and community pool are within driving distance

Major hiking trails nearby — e.g., Bruce Trail, West Coast Trail.	Strathcona Provincial Park

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: Yes Yes No Unknown Emergency phone: No Yes No Unknown Mobile phone coverage: Yes Yes No Unknown Electric vehicle charging: Unknown Yes No Unknown Picnic tables: Yes Yes No Unknown Cooking shelters: Yes Yes No Unknown Appliances in cabins: No Yes No Unknown On-site store: No Yes No Unknown Shopping nearby: Yes Yes No Unknown Showers: No Yes No Unknown Indoor washrooms: Yes Yes No Unknown Wheelchair washroom: Yes Yes No Unknown	Hiking trails: Yes Yes No Unknown Formal campfire circle: Yes Yes No Unknown Chapel: Yes Yes No Unknown Compass course: No Yes No Unknown Obstacle course: No Yes No Unknown Pioneering supplies: No Yes No Unknown Archery: Yes 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: Yes Yes No Unknown Mountain bikes available: No Yes No Unknown Skating rink: No Yes No Unknown Volleyball: No Yes No Unknown Sports field: Yes Yes No Unknown Fishing: No 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: Yes Yes No Unknown Kayaks available: No Yes No Unknown Section summer camp program: No Yes No Unknown

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