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RESTRICTED ACTIVITIES

The following restrictions apply under the authority of Section 7(1) of the National Parks General Regulations, which is stated as follows: “The Superintendent may, where it is necessary for the proper management of the park to do so, designate certain activities, uses or entry and travel in areas in a park as restricted or prohibited.”

·           Metal Detectors – The use of metal detectors in Elk Island National Park is prohibited.

·           Motor Powered Vessels – The use of motor powered vessels (including electric) in Elk Island National Park is prohibited.

·           Camping – Camping is restricted to designated camp sites only. Camping outside a designated camp site is strictly prohibited

·           Kites – The flying of kites and all similar kite items is restricted to the Astotin Lake Day Use Area.

·           Kite Fighting - Kite fighting or competitive kite flying, or the use of sharp nylon, synthetic strings coated with powdered glass or metal, abrasive coated line (manja), or kevlar string is prohibited within Elk Island National Park.

·         Remote motion-activated trail cameras – A research permit issued by Parks Canada is required to deploy remote motion-activated cameras within Elk Island National Park.

 

AREAS CLOSED

Pursuant to Section 7(1) of the National Parks General Regulation the following areas are hereby closed and restricted to authorized personnel only by order of the superintendent within Elk Island National Park:

·           Plains bison handling facility, including all walkways, pens and pastures.

·           Wood bison handling facility, including all walkways, pens and pastures.

·           Operations compound.

·           Staff residences, including all yard space and road access.

 

LIQUOR/CANNABIS RESTRICTIONS AND PROHIBITIONS

Liquor

Pursuant to Section 13(b) of the National Parks Camping Regulations, during the below listed dates the possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages is prohibited within the Astotin Lake Campground within Elk Island National Park.

·           Friday, May 17 at 8:00am until Monday, May 20 at 6:00pm

·           Friday, June 28 at 8:00am until Monday, July 1 at 6:00pm

·           Friday, August 2 at 8:00am until Monday, August 5 at 6:00pm

·           Friday, August 30 at 8:00am until Monday, September 2 at 6:00pm

 

Pursuant to Section 13(b) the possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages at all times is prohibited at the following campgrounds at Elk Island National Park:

·         Oster Lake Backcountry Campground

 

Cannabis

Pursuant to Section 7 (1) of the National Parks General Regulations the smoking, vaping, or consumption of non-medical cannabis is prohibited at all times at the following areas within Elk Island National Park:

·         Oster Lake Backcountry Campground

·         Visitor Center Area

·         Tawayik Lake Recreation Area

·         Astotin Lake Recreation Area