Certification Criteria for Campgrounds
Obligatory/Minimum Requirements
- Secure daytime bike lock-up area, such as bicycle stands or posts for bike parking in most visible location possible
- Cycling information, including any published cycling route maps (if there are no cycling maps for the area, access to Internet-connected computer)
- Staff able to direct cyclists to information on cycling routes in immediate area, local bike shops and hours, bicycle rental and tour operators, weather reports
- Basic bicycle repair toolset (see in Participants Tool Kit, Appendix A; or online)
- Healthy, local food and beverage options, if served on-site
- Assistance with Ontario By Bike Network evaluation whenever possible, including informing the Network of the number of nights stayed by cycle tourists, and inviting cyclists to review the campground accommodation
- All frontline staff informed of participation in Ontario By Bike Network, and above services and amenities
- And any additional requirements as may be established through consultation
Suggested Additional Services
- Separate zone for guests with tents, preferably a grassed area that is flat and smooth
- Covered and secure bike storage area
- Single-night stays permitted
- Covered picnic area near tents
- Adoption of an “always room” policy for self-supported cycle tourists only (i.e., such a policy would not include tourists who are travelling by motor vehicle and are carrying bikes)
- Waiving of restrictions on the maximum number of tents or maximum number of unrelated people per campsite
- Access to electrical outlets for charging electronic devices
- Wildlife-proof storage containers for food and lockers for valuables
- Access to cooking facilities
- Access to showers, potable water, food provisions and other supplies Renting of tents, trailers, or cabins
- On-site shopping for basic provisions
- Renting of tents, trailers, or cabins
- Luggage transfer option and assistance, for a reasonable charge
- Laundry facilities
- Access to a Wi-Fi network or an Internet-connected computer (or directions to an Internet café or public access computers) to enable cyclists to obtain updated/current information on weather forecasts, local bike routes and other services
- Booking service for the next night’s stay with a Ontario By Bike Network participant
- Take-away/bagged lunch option or directions to nearby location to purchase
- Basic spare parts for bicycles, if location is more than 3 km from bike shop
- Outdoor space and hose for bike cleaning
- Use of environmentally responsible practices and products
- Display of Ontario By Bike Network decal
- Discounts, special packages or promo codes for cyclists
- Bilingual staff or information materials
- First aid kit at check-in area
- Early checkout option and/or breakfast option (if served on-site)
- Accessibility to and knowledge of nearest public transportation node
- Posted weather conditions, or phone number available