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Ontario parks to remain closed until May 31

Provincial parks and conservation reserves will continue to remain fully closed to all recreational activities
Quetico Park
Quetico - Batchewaung Lake (Ontario Parks)

This will put a big dent in the May 2-4 weekend.

Jeff Yurek, Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks today said, "In order to keep Ontarians safe during this COVID-19 outbreak, our government is extending the closure of Ontario's provincial parks and conservation reserves to May 31. This includes car camping, backcountry camping, roofed accommodations, day-use opportunities, access points, and all public buildings.

Provincial parks and conservation reserves will continue to remain fully closed to all recreational activities.

Reservations for arrivals up to, and including, any further closure extension date will be automatically cancelled and reservation holders will receive a full refund with no penalty.

"We are also providing penalty-free refunds to reservation holders who wish to change or cancel their 2020 camping reservation, regardless of arrival date," stated Yurek.

"We understand this extension may impact many Ontarians' plans during the month of May. However, the health and well-being of Ontarians is our government's number one priority. Although we are making progress to stop the spread, the virus has not yet been contained. As a result, all but essential service workers must continue to stay at home and practice physical distancing."


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