Camping reservations for national parks cancelled
Posted April 15, 2020 10:18 am.
Last Updated April 15, 2020 10:20 am.
(NEWS 1130) — Camping and enjoying national parks is going to have to wait until at least the end of May.
The federal government has cancelled events, group activities and camping for the next few months due to COVID-19.
“Parks Canada is calling on Canadians to stay home,” says a message on its website.
No reservations will be taken until June 1 and existing reservations will automatically be cancelled and refunded.
The closures mean no vehicle access to the parks, but pedestrians and cyclists can still use limited trails.
Highways and roadways that pass through Parks Canada spaces will remain open.
Parks Canada will continue to deliver services critical for Canadians, including highway maintenance, fire response, dam operations and water management on historic waterways, avalanche control, among others.
The current suspension of visitor services and temporary closure of visitor facilities will remain in place until further notice.
