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Over many years of studying our society’s view of nudity, I’ve come to understand that there is a clear hierarchy in what people consider nudity. A recent article (discussed below) has definitely confirmed the rather odd and irrational categorization of nudity offense. Generally speaking, in North America, it goes something like this: Buttocks (mild nudity) Grudgingly acceptable in most cases. It is widely seen in media and advertising with little public backlash. G-strings and thongs which show most, if not all, of the buttocks are legal on beaches almost everywhere in North America. One exception: In 2008, the ABC network was fined $1.4 million by theRead More →

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When: Saturday October 16, 2010, 11 am – 1 pm Location: New Forest Room (downstairs in the clubhouse) It’s time again for the annual members’ meeting. All members are invited to come and get an update on what’s happening at Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park and ask questions. As our membership grows, this meeting is getting very popular and, unfortunately, we ran out of space last year. So please come early if you want to make sure you get a place to sit. We would like to have a bigger space. But unless we hold it outside (brrrr…) or rent an off-site auditorium, this is theRead More →

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The Federation of Canadian Naturists (FCN) has sent out an interesting item about a trial that starts today and is challenging section 174 of the criminal code (nude in public) which is not to be confused with section 173 which makes it illegal to commit an indecent act. Read the FCN announcement at: http://lists.fcn.ca/pipermail/public/2010-September/000116.htmlRead More →

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We have launched a completely new website. While it may not appear that different, it was completely rebuilt using the Joomla content management system. Initially, we have maintained most of the look and feel of the website in order to have a consistent message. But this new system will allow us to provide far more functionality and flexibility in our website design. Already, you can find enhanced navigation in the menu, an RSS feed for the used trailer sales, and a greatly improved events calendar display. Take a look and let us know what you think. www.BareOaks.caRead More →

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The Hamilton Spectator featured a couple of articles on naturism this weekend. Grinning and baring it — Nudist resorts seeing a surge in young guests I let it all hang out — and it made me feel good Video: Trying the naked lifestyle While the article featured the Ponderosa Nature Resort(which is near Hamilton) it does feature a quote from a Karen at Bare Oaks.Read More →

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A trailer in Helios Circle has just been listed for sale. Not only is it one of only two trailers for sale at Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park (there are no year-round sites left) this one is serviced with year-round water, sewer & 100 amp electrical services! For those looking for a more affordable option, there is also a 2007 27ft Starcraft Aruba Travel Trailer for sale. For more details, go to: http://www.bareoaks.ca/Bare-Oaks/Used_Trailers.htmlRead More →

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In today’s Toronto Star, Ryan Bigge reviews A Brief History of Nakedness by Philip Carr-Gomm and concludes that “being naked in public has a number of spiritual, cultural and political implications.” This is certainly in line with the naturist view that being nude is much more than just taking your clothes off. Toronto Star Sunday, August 8, 2010 Insight section, page IN2 Also online at: http://www.thestar.com/news/insight/article/845050–a-picture-and-1-000-words-naked-in-public?bn=1Read More →

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The Bare Bistro has been doing very well this year. Liz has done a fantastic job. The service has been great and the food has been very tasty. We even got a positive review in the Globe & Mail. “the eggs were done perfectly” Ian Brown, The Globe & Mail The extended hours have also been well received. Nikki has done a great job of providing drinks and meals during weekdays. So with that in mind, I approached Liz to find out whether she wanted to extended her contract beyond this summer season. The Bare Bistro is run as an independent business. For Liz, thisRead More →

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Thank you everyone who came out and participated in Saturday’s Skinny Dip.  Here at Bare Oaks, we had 177 people — beating our personal record from last year of 95 people.  The weather was fantastic and at three pm the word to go was given.  Everyone (including many first time visitors!) headed into the lake, cheering and several swam out to the dock, sinking it to about two feet below the water.  It was fantastic to see so many new faces here on the park. If anyone wants a print of the ‘official’ photo, you can order them from the office. They cost $1 forRead More →

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In today’s Globe & Mail, Ian Brown talks about having a “Naked lunch – and naked breakfast“ at the Bare Bistro at Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park. You can read the article online by clicking here. Nobody at Bare Oaks had any idea that a Globe & Mail reporter had been there. He simply checked into one of the rooms like everyone else and didn’t tell anybody why he was there. Which is fine, of course, since we treat all our guest with equal respect. It’s just more useful for reporters to identify themselves if they want to spend some time discussing the philosophy ofRead More →