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{{Short description|Naturist club in Canada}} |
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{{Infobox company |
{{Infobox company |
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| name = Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park |
| name = Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park |
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| logo = |
| logo = Bare Oaks logo.png |
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| type = [[Privately held company]] |
| type = [[Privately held company]] |
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| predecessor = The New Forest Family Nudist Club, |
| predecessor = The New Forest Family Nudist Club, Toronto Helios Society |
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| foundation = {{Start date|2006|12|22}}, First [[naturism|naturist/nudist]] club at location: {{Start date|1972}} |
| foundation = {{Start date|2006|12|22}}, First [[naturism|naturist/nudist]] club at location: {{Start date|1972}} |
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| location_city = [[East Gwillimbury, Ontario]] |
| location_city = [[East Gwillimbury, Ontario]] |
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| location_country = [[Canada]] |
| location_country = [[Canada]] |
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| industry = [[naturist|naturism/nudism]], [[recreation]], [[camping]], [[country club]], [[tourism]] |
| industry = [[naturist|naturism/nudism]], [[recreation]], [[camping]], [[country club]], [[tourism]] |
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| subsid = Bare Boutique, Bare Bistro |
| subsid = Bare Boutique, Bare Bistro, Naturist Living Show |
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| homepage = {{URL| |
| homepage = {{URL|https://www.bareoaks.ca}} |
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'''Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park''' is a [[ |
'''Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park''' is a [[naturist resort]] located in southern [[Ontario]], about {{convert|40|km|mi}} from [[Toronto]]. It encompasses typical amenities for day users, 110 serviced campsites, five cabins, and five guest rooms.<ref name="website">{{Cite web|url=https://www.bareoaks.ca/|title=Home • Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park|website=Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park}}</ref> The club is situated on {{convert|50|acres|ha}} of privately owned, forested land at the edge of the [[Oak Ridges Moraine]], within the [[Greenbelt (Golden Horseshoe)|Ontario Greenbelt]]. Harrison Creek borders the northern boundary while the [[Black River (York Region)|Black River]] bisects the property. There are also two ponds and a small lake.<ref name=website/> |
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==Background== |
==Background== |
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[[Image:Bare Oaks Aerial.jpg|thumb| |
[[Image:Bare Oaks Aerial.jpg|thumb|left|Aerial view looking east]] |
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The park was founded as the ''Toronto Helios Society'' in 1972. The first year was spent dredging the lake fed by a creek and [[natural spring]]s (now known as Jarvis Pond) and a well for drinking water. The park officially opened as a [[Naturist resort|nudist club]] in 1973. In May 1984, original owners Eric and June Jarvis notified the American Sunbathing Association (now the [[American Association for Nude Recreation]]) that they could no longer operate Toronto Helios as a club for nudists only and were changing it to a [[trailer park]] open to the general public. According to Eric, it was a sad decision that was based on a variety of factors (increased taxes on the property of an additional $1200, loss of job for Eric, etc.). From 1984 until 2001 the land hosted a variety of non-naturist businesses including an attempt to open a [[Kampgrounds of America|KOA]] campground.<ref>Interview with Eric Jarvis</ref>{{failed verification|date=December 2019}} |
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On February 12, 2001, Carol and Larry Bean purchased the assets of Town & Country Resorts Inc. out of bankruptcy with the plan to return it to its former status as a naturist club. They renamed it ''The New Forest Family Naturist Resort''. Unfortunately, the property had not been well maintained and much of the infrastructure needed significant work. The next several years were spent upgrading and repairing the facilities.<ref>2006 Interview with Carol Bean</ref>{{failed verification|date=December 2019}} On December 22, 2006, Carol and Larry sold the property to Linda and Stéphane Deschênes. It was more of a transition than a sale since Carol and Larry ensured that the property was sold to someone who would continue to develop the park as a naturist club. The park was renamed ''Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park'' for a variety of marketing reasons and as a wordplay on their last name (Deschênes being French for ‘of the oaks’).<ref name="website"/> |
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The club is recognized by the [[International Naturist Federation]],<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park (accreditated) [sic]|url=https://inf-fni.org/places/bare-oaks-family-naturist-park-accreditated/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200923061013/https://inf-fni.org/places/bare-oaks-family-naturist-park-accreditated/|archive-date=September 23, 2020|access-date=Jan 29, 2021|website=INF-FNI.org}}</ref> the [[Federation of Canadian Naturists]],<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Federation of Canadian Naturists - Clubs - Ontario|url=https://www.fcn.ca/Member-Clubs-Canada#ontario|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210123053829/https://fcn.ca/Member-Clubs-Canada|archive-date=January 23, 2021|access-date=Jan 29, 2021|website=Federation of Canadian Naturists}}</ref> the [[La Fédération Québécoise de Naturisme|Fédération Québécoise de Naturisme]],<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Centre Naturiste Bare Oaks, Ontario|url=https://www.fqn.qc.ca/bareoaks.html|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181020082414/http://fqn.qc.ca/bareoaks.html|archive-date=October 20, 2018|access-date=Jan 29, 2021|website=Fédération québécoise de naturisme}}</ref> the [[American Association for Nude Recreation]],<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=AANR Clubs Locator|url=https://www.aanr.com/places-to-go/aanr-clubs|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150423185215/http://www.aanr.com:80/places-to-go/aanr-clubs |archive-date=2015-04-23 |access-date=Jan 29, 2021|website=American Association for Nude Recreation}}</ref> and The Naturist Society.<ref>{{cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Naturist Network|url=https://naturistsociety.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Web-Network-393.pdf|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210130022138/https://naturistsociety.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Web-Network-393.pdf|archive-date=January 30, 2021|accessdate=Jan 29, 2021|website=The Naturist Society}}</ref> |
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The park was founded as the [[Toronto Helios Society]]. |
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⚫ | Bare Oaks adheres to naturist principles and rejects clothing-optional policies in favour of mandating nudity for all members and visitors.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Why Nudity is Required • Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park |url=https://www.bareoaks.ca/why-nudity-is-required/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201127024721/https://www.bareoaks.ca/why-nudity-is-required/ |archive-date=November 27, 2020 |access-date=Jan 29, 2021 |website=Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park}}</ref> |
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It is situated on {{convert|20.23|ha|acres}} of privately owned, forested land at the edge of the [[Oak Ridges Moraine]], within the [[Greenbelt (Golden Horseshoe)|Ontario Greenbelt]]. Harrison Creek borders the northern boundary while the [[Black River (York Region)|Black River]] bisects the property. There are also two ponds and a small lake.<ref name=website/> |
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In 2016, a music video for indie rock artist [[Brendan Canning]] was filmed at the club.<ref>{{Cite web |date=Aug 12, 2016 |title=Brendan Canning - Book It To Fresno [Official Video] (Uncensored) |url=https://vimeo.com/178635448 |url-status=live |access-date=Jan 29, 2021 |website=Vimeo|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160826083344/https://vimeo.com/178635448 |archive-date=2016-08-26 }}</ref> |
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The club is recognized by the [[International Naturist Federation]],<ref>http://www.inf-fni.org/locations.php?id=621</ref> the [[Federation of Canadian Naturists]],<ref>http://www.fcn.ca/ontclubs.html</ref> the [[La Fédération Québécoise de Naturisme|Fédération Québécoise de Naturisme]],<ref>http://www.fqn.qc.ca/horsquebec.htm#Bare%20Oaks</ref> the [[American Association for Nude Recreation]],<ref>http://www.aanr.com/aanr-clubs/?state=ON</ref> and [[The Naturist Society]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Naturist Network|url=http://www.naturistsociety.com/tns/resources/images/N_network.pdf|publisher=Naturist Society|accessdate=28 October 2012}}</ref> |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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{{Portal|Nudity}} |
{{Portal|Nudity}} |
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* [[Naturism]] |
* [[Naturism]] |
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* [[Naturist resort]] |
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* [[List of places where social nudity is practiced]] |
* [[List of places where social nudity is practised|List of places where social nudity is practiced]] |
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==References== |
==References== |
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==External links== |
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*{{Official website|https://www.bareoaks.ca/}} |
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[[Category:Naturism in Canada]] |
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Latest revision as of 23:29, 20 August 2023
Company type | Privately held company |
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Industry | naturism/nudism, recreation, camping, country club, tourism |
Predecessor | The New Forest Family Nudist Club, Toronto Helios Society |
Founded | December 22, 2006naturist/nudist club at location: 1972 | , First
Headquarters | , |
Subsidiaries | Bare Boutique, Bare Bistro, Naturist Living Show |
Website | www |
Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park is a naturist resort located in southern Ontario, about 40 kilometres (25 mi) from Toronto. It encompasses typical amenities for day users, 110 serviced campsites, five cabins, and five guest rooms.[1] The club is situated on 50 acres (20 ha) of privately owned, forested land at the edge of the Oak Ridges Moraine, within the Ontario Greenbelt. Harrison Creek borders the northern boundary while the Black River bisects the property. There are also two ponds and a small lake.[1]
Background
[edit]The park was founded as the Toronto Helios Society in 1972. The first year was spent dredging the lake fed by a creek and natural springs (now known as Jarvis Pond) and a well for drinking water. The park officially opened as a nudist club in 1973. In May 1984, original owners Eric and June Jarvis notified the American Sunbathing Association (now the American Association for Nude Recreation) that they could no longer operate Toronto Helios as a club for nudists only and were changing it to a trailer park open to the general public. According to Eric, it was a sad decision that was based on a variety of factors (increased taxes on the property of an additional $1200, loss of job for Eric, etc.). From 1984 until 2001 the land hosted a variety of non-naturist businesses including an attempt to open a KOA campground.[2][failed verification]
On February 12, 2001, Carol and Larry Bean purchased the assets of Town & Country Resorts Inc. out of bankruptcy with the plan to return it to its former status as a naturist club. They renamed it The New Forest Family Naturist Resort. Unfortunately, the property had not been well maintained and much of the infrastructure needed significant work. The next several years were spent upgrading and repairing the facilities.[3][failed verification] On December 22, 2006, Carol and Larry sold the property to Linda and Stéphane Deschênes. It was more of a transition than a sale since Carol and Larry ensured that the property was sold to someone who would continue to develop the park as a naturist club. The park was renamed Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park for a variety of marketing reasons and as a wordplay on their last name (Deschênes being French for ‘of the oaks’).[1]
The club is recognized by the International Naturist Federation,[4] the Federation of Canadian Naturists,[5] the Fédération Québécoise de Naturisme,[6] the American Association for Nude Recreation,[7] and The Naturist Society.[8]
Bare Oaks adheres to naturist principles and rejects clothing-optional policies in favour of mandating nudity for all members and visitors.[9]
In 2016, a music video for indie rock artist Brendan Canning was filmed at the club.[10]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Home • Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park". Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park.
- ^ Interview with Eric Jarvis
- ^ 2006 Interview with Carol Bean
- ^ "Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park (accreditated) [sic]". INF-FNI.org. Archived from the original on September 23, 2020. Retrieved Jan 29, 2021.
- ^ "Federation of Canadian Naturists - Clubs - Ontario". Federation of Canadian Naturists. Archived from the original on January 23, 2021. Retrieved Jan 29, 2021.
- ^ "Centre Naturiste Bare Oaks, Ontario". Fédération québécoise de naturisme. Archived from the original on October 20, 2018. Retrieved Jan 29, 2021.
- ^ "AANR Clubs Locator". American Association for Nude Recreation. Archived from the original on 2015-04-23. Retrieved Jan 29, 2021.
- ^ "Naturist Network" (PDF). The Naturist Society. Archived (PDF) from the original on January 30, 2021. Retrieved Jan 29, 2021.
- ^ "Why Nudity is Required • Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park". Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park. Archived from the original on November 27, 2020. Retrieved Jan 29, 2021.
- ^ "Brendan Canning - Book It To Fresno [Official Video] (Uncensored)". Vimeo. Aug 12, 2016. Archived from the original on 2016-08-26. Retrieved Jan 29, 2021.