Bulletins
Georgian Bay Islands National Park
Restricted activity order: Campground
Issued: May 01, 2024
What:
Pursuant to Section 7(1) of the National Parks General Regulations, the following activities are prohibited by order of the Superintendent:
- Occupying a campsite without a valid permit. Self-serve permits are only valid if all fields are completed, appropriate fees are paid, and deposited in the self-registration payment vault.
- Obtaining a permit if you are under 16 years of age.
- Occupying a campsite after 1100 a.m. on the day the campsite permit expires.
- Allowing more than 6 people on a campsite.
- Allowing more than the approved number of people in an oTentik or cabin
- Erecting more than 3 camping shelters on a campsite.
- Leaving tents unoccupied for more than 48 hours.
- Creating excessive noise and/or unreasonable behaviour at any time. Quiet hours are from 11:00 pm until 8:00 am.
- Consumption or use of alcohol/cannabis between the hours of 11:00 pm until 8:00 am.
- Failing to maintain a campsite in a clean and sanitary condition. When vacating, the site shall be restored to its natural condition.
- Leaving any food or wildlife attractants unattended. All attractants must be stored and/or disposed of in the appropriate bear proof facility.
- Burning of food scraps or garbage.
- Littering of any material.
- Possessing or operating a metal detector within Georgian Bay Islands National Park without written approval from the Superintendent.
- Operating or possessing a drone within Georgian Bay Islands National Park or managed water lots without written approval from the Superintendent.
Where:
- All campgrounds, oTENTiks, cabins and campsites in Georgian Bay Islands National Park.
Why:
To promote a quality visitor experience.
Note:
Violators may be charged under the Canada National Parks Act and other applicable Provincial/ Federal legislation. Failure to comply may result in immediate cancellation of the camping permit and/or eviction from Parks Canada property.
Start date:
2024-05-01
End date:
Until further notice
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