Bulletins

What:
Pursuant to Section 7(1) of the National Parks General Regulations, the following activities are prohibited by order of the Superintendent:

• Occupying a campsite without a valid permit. Self-serve permits are only valid if all fields are completed, appropriate fees are paid, and deposited in the self-registration payment vault.
• Obtaining a permit if you are under 16 years of age.
• Occupying a campsite after 1100 a.m. on the day the campsite permit expires.
• Allowing more than 6 people on a campsite.
• Allowing more than the approved number of people in an oTentik or cabin
• Erecting more than 3 camping shelters on a campsite.
• Leaving tents unoccupied for more than 48 hours.
• Creating excessive noise and/or unreasonable behaviour at any time. Quiet hours are from 11:00 pm until 8:00 am.
• Consumption or use of alcohol/cannabis between the hours of 11:00 pm until 8:00 am.
• Failing to maintain a campsite in a clean and sanitary condition. When vacating, the site shall be restored to its natural condition.
• Leaving any food or wildlife attractants unattended. All attractants must be stored and/or disposed of in the appropriate bear proof facility.
• Burning of food scraps or garbage.
• Littering of any material.
• Possessing or operating a metal detector within Georgian Bay Islands National Park without written approval from the Superintendent.
• Operating or possessing a drone within Georgian Bay Islands National Park or managed water lots without written approval from the Superintendent.

Where: 

• All campgrounds, oTENTiks, cabins and campsites in Georgian Bay Islands National Park.

Why: 
To promote a quality visitor experience. 

Note:   
Violators may be charged under the Canada National Parks Act and other applicable Provincial/ Federal legislation. Failure to comply may result in immediate cancellation of the camping permit and/or eviction from Parks Canada property.

Start date:
2024-05-01

End date: 
Until further notice