News in the Parks

Ontario Parks And Sites Prepare To Open

As Ontario has finally lifted its stay-at-home order and prepares to cautiously start reopening this week, its national parks and national historic sites are starting to announce launch dates.

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By Jennifer Bain - August 2nd, 2024 5:57am

Gros Morne National Park Vetoes Spruce Budworm Spray Control Program

Parks Canada has decided that Gros Morne National Park won’t join an early intervention spraying program to control spruce budworm.

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By Jennifer Bain - August 2nd, 2024 5:57am

Survey Launched For Proposed Prince Edward Island Park Reserve

The sand dunes of Pituamkek form one of the most ecologically significant coastal dune ecosystems in Eastern Canada and these islands are of important cultural and historic significance to the Mi’kmaq of Prince Edward Island.

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By Jennifer Bain - August 2nd, 2024 5:57am

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Tree-Planting Season Is Underway In Canadian Parks

Greater Toronto's Rouge National Urban Park is getting 45,000 new trees this year, as part of Canada's commitment to address climate change and protect biodiversity.

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By Jennifer Bain - August 2nd, 2024 5:57am

Deadly Avalanche In Jasper National Park

Two people have died in a spring avalanche on a mountain in Jasper National Park that’s popular with climbers.

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By NPT Staff - June 1st, 2021 2:15am

La Mauricie National Park Seeks Input On Its Management Plan

Canadians who love La Mauricie National Park have until June 25 to weigh in on its future.

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By Jennifer Bain - August 2nd, 2024 5:57am

Jasper Warns Of Bears With Cubs Near Town

Jasper National Park is warning that numerous grizzly and black bears, some with cubs, have been spotted close to town in recent weeks.

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By NPT Staff - May 30th, 2021 2:00am

Fishing In Closed British Columbia Park Area Nets `Significant' Fine

A significant British Columbia court case involving illegal fishing was finalized on April 21 against the commercial master of the vessel Wind Walker.

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By NPT Staff - May 20th, 2021 2:30am

Parks Canada Prepares For Second Season During COVID Pandemic

Get outdoors but follow public health guidance for COVID-19 and stay safe. That’s the message as Parks Canada prepares to kick off its 2021 visitor season over the May long weekend.

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By NPT Staff - May 19th, 2021 2:15am

New Book Celebrates Historic Canadian Castle

For author Moira Dann, the challenge was to consider more than 8,500 treasures in the Craigdarroch Castle collection and then whittle it down to 21 favourites that told important stories in her new book.

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By Jennifer Bain - August 2nd, 2024 5:57am

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The easiest way to explore RV-friendly National Park campgrounds.

The Essential RVing Guide to the National Parks

Here’s the definitive guide to National Park System campgrounds where RVers can park their rigs.

Our app is packed with RVing- specific details on more than 250 campgrounds in more than 70 national parks.

You’ll also find stories about RVing in the parks, tips helpful if you’ve just recently become an RVer, and useful planning suggestions.