News in the Parks

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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When Yukon Rivers Run Dry

It only took a matter of days for the Slims River, Ä’äy Chù in Southern Tutchone, to reduce from a large glacial river to a mere stream amongst a dusty plain. Four days to be exact. News swirled around the world as yet another sad confirmation of human caused climate change.

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By Jennifer Bain - August 2nd, 2024 5:54am

Nova Scotia Parks And Sites Face Service Delays

Parks Canada-administered places in Nova Scotia will delay the launch of most visitor services including camping until at least June 1 so it can align with provincial measures to limit the spread of COVID-19.

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By NPT Staff - May 15th, 2021 12:58pm

Waterton To Rebuild Campground Destroyed By Fire

Waterton Lakes National Park is getting $8.7 million ($7.1 million USD) towards the design work and first phase of reconstruction for its Crandell Mountain Campground.

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By NPT Staff - May 15th, 2021 1:01pm

Facelift On Tap For Waterton Lakes Golf Course

As the Waterton Lakes Golf Course is poised to turn 100 next year, its new management team is promising to modernize the historic public course and celebrate its connection to a famous Canadian architect.

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

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Renamed Gulf Islands Campground Recognizes Indigenous Culture

In what’s being called “a step toward healing,” McDonald Campground in Gulf Islands National Park Reserve has been renamed SMONEĆTEN (pronounced smaw nitch tun) and the Douglas fir forest that it's in will be a place to appreciate Indigenous culture as well as nature.

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By NPT Staff - May 6th, 2021 2:30am

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Park People: Conversation With A Dark Sky Expert

David Saunders is an expert on the dark side of Terra Nova National Park. The man known unofficially as the park's "dark sky champion" celebrates the night skies, whether they're clear, full of stars or showing off the milky way.

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

Red Fox Den Gets Protection In Banff

Banff National Park is closing a section of the park to protect a red fox den.

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

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