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Went to a camping in the Laurentians in Québec (Ste-Agathe) and there were those things near some camp sites. The sites are only accessible by footpaths. No car access. And if you bring a bike, you have to walk it up a hill, so I doubt they are bike racks.

EDIT: I have sent an email to the park and they have been kind enough to reply. It's just a type of fireplace with a grate. They didn't give more info than just this. Thanks to everyone for pitching in!

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[–] shittydwarf@sh.itjust.works 7 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

Is there cross country skiing there in the winter?

[–] pedz@lemmy.ca 3 points 3 weeks ago

There are hiking and cross country skiing trails very close. However the camp sites are closed in winter.

[–] tamal3@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

As a non-skiier, I need more information please!

[–] shittydwarf@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 weeks ago

During the winter they might groom these trails for cross country skiers. And if it's next to a table it would be a rack you can place your skis while you take a break and have a bite to eat or something