Canadian Parks

quote:

---

Hello,



We understand that many of our stakeholders and collaborators are experiencing significant challenges due to the evolving situation with COVID-19, and our thoughts are with everyone who has been impacted by this global challenge. We are writing to provide you with an update on Parks Canada’s response.

The health and safety of our visitors and employees is of the utmost importance to Parks Canada. Parks Canada is following the advice of public health experts and is taking steps to support the Government of Canada’s efforts to limit the spread of COVID-19 and reduce risks to visitors, employees, and other users of Parks Canada spaces.



Parks Canada is calling on Canadians to support the national effort to limit the spread of COVID-19 and stay home.



Parks Canada has temporarily suspended all motor vehicle access by visitors to all national parks, national historic sites, and national marine conservation areas effective 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, March 25, 2020, until further notice. All visitor services remain suspended and all visitor facilities remain closed. This means that all parking lots, vehicle services, trails, washrooms, day use facilities, showers, visitor centres, and all camping facilities, including oTENTiks, yurts and backcountry camping, are closed until further notice. Highways and roadways that pass through Parks Canada places will remain open. Some conservation activities are being temporarily suspended, including projects with external researchers. Parks Canada has limited its activities to basic critical operations. We are monitoring the situation and will communicate regularly.



The parking lot at Log Cabin, Chilkoot Trail National Historic Site and at S.S. Klondike National Historic Site will be closed off to the public. All day use access areas and trails in Kluane National Park and Reserve will also be closed.



We know that these actions may have impacts on our partners and on business that operate in Parks Canada places. These are difficult times for all. We are committed to working with you in the weeks ahead. We may not be able to answer all of your questions, but we encourage you to contact us to seek more information. We are publishing regular updates on the Parks Canada website and encourage you to visit www.parkscanada.gc.ca/covid-19 often for the latest information.

---