Bulletins

Elk Island National Park

Restricted Activity:Nightime Access to Day Use Areas: Astotin, Moss, Tawayik

Issued: August 12, 2024

Ends: September 01, 2024

ACTIVITIES RESTRICTED:
Pursuant to section 7(1) of the National Parks General Regulations, access to day use areas is designated as RESTRICTED, and no person shall enter or engage in any activity within a day use area from 2300-0700 the following day:

WHERE:
• Astotin Day Use Area – including the Astotin Lake Recreation Area parking lots, picnic areas, beach, pavilions, washroom facilities, and playgrounds.
• Tawayik Day Use Area – including the Tawayik Recreation Area access road, parking lots and picnic area.
• Moss Lake Trailhead Area – including parking lots and picnic area.

WHY: The Superintendent has established these restrictions to:
a) Respect quiet hours between 2300-0700.
b) Prevent illegal camping and illegal fires.
c) Support visitor safety.

 

PENALTY:
Violation of this prohibition may result in immediate cancellation of your camping permit, eviction from the campground, or charges under the Canada National Parks Act; maximum penalty $25 000. Camping fees will not be refunded.

 

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