Pukaskwa National Park officially opened for the visitor season on May 18
News release
May 21, 2019 Heron Bay, Ontario Parks Canada Agency
Whether you’re looking for adventure, fun science activities for the whole family, a chance to explore history, or a break from the everyday, Parks Canada has 450 000 km² of protected areas with countless unique experiences to suit your needs.
Starting on May 18, Pukaskwa National Park officially opened for the 2019 visitor season. This year Pukaskwa will be offering interpretive programming, school programs and special events, including our second annual BioBlitz on July 9 and 10. This will be the first full season for our new oTENTik roofed accommodations and a complete renewal of the Xplorers program. There is something for everyone to do, from youngest to wisest!
Staying the night? We’ve got you covered! Canadians, youth, and visitors to our country are able to book a variety of experiences at Parks Canada’s treasured places for the 2019-2020 operating season. Whether it is booking a fully-serviced campsite, a yurt, a teepee or an oTENTik, or going on an interpretive guided hike, Parks Canada’s Reservation Service allows visitors to plan their trips to a wide variety of national parks and national historic sites across Canada with confidence, ease, and knowledge that they have a guaranteed spot at their favourite park or site.
Campsites are still available in the backcountry whether you are looking to complete the challenge of the entire Coastal Hiking Trail (60 km), the Mdaabii Miikna loop (24 km) or wish to paddle along the north shore of Lake Superior. Please refer to Parks Canada’s Reservation Service website for more information when looking to book an oTENTik or backcountry site.
Parks Canada places belong to all Canadians. That is why the Government of Canada is pleased to continue to offer free admission to all Parks Canada’s places for youth aged 17 and under. By encouraging young people to discover nature and connect with history, we can help to inspire the next generation of stewards for these protected places.
In celebration of diversity, Parks Canada continues to offer free admission to new Canadian citizens for one year through the Institute for Canadian Citizenship’s Canoo mobile app. Visiting Parks Canada’s national heritage places is a great way for Canadians to experience the outdoors and learn more about our environment and heritage.
Parks Canada staff at Pukaskwa National Park are excited to welcome new and returning guests to experience everything that the park has to offer.
Quotes
“Warm weather is finally here. It’s the perfect time to head back outside and reconnect with the places we love. Parks Canada has so many wonderful places where Canadians and visitors to Canada can explore our wilderness and learn about our culture and history. The Government of Canada is pleased to offer free admission to all Parks Canada’s places for young people, 17 and under. So let’s get outdoors, visit our national parks, historic sites, or marine conservation areas, taking advantage of discovering the places in Canada we love best.”
The Honourable Patty Hadju
Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour and
Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay-Superior North
Quick facts
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The latest Parks Canada app update makes trip planning for Parks Canada locations across the country even easier for first time visitors. Visitors can now find Learn-to Camp content in the app and can obtain information on proper camping equipment, tips, and recipes. Visitors can even plan their entire trip itinerary and create a camping checklist.
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Canada’s network of protected areas play an important role in helping to mitigate the impacts of climate change by protecting and restoring healthy, resilient ecosystems and contributing to the recovery of species at risk.
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Visitor safety is important to Parks Canada. Visitors can do their part by getting informed and being prepared by planning an activity and sharing that information with a friend or family before they begin. Learn about the wildlife in the park/site you will be visiting to help us keep wildlife wild by checking out our top ten tips: https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/voyage-travel/conseils-tips/faune-wildlife
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Enter Parks Canada’s Discover Canada contest for a chance to win an amazing trip to Canada’s North- Yukon! In collaboration with our proud partners: MEC, CIBC Air Canada, and Air North.
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The possession and consumption of cannabis is now legal and is strictly regulated in Canada. For more information about cannabis in Canada, please visit: Canada.ca/cannabis.
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Contacts
Stéphane Comeault
Public Relations and Communications Officer, Northern Ontario Field Unit
705-941-6200
stephane.comeault@canada.ca
Media Relations
Parks Canada Agency
855-862-1812
pc.medias-media.pc@canada.ca