Bulletins

What:
Pursuant to Section 7(1) of the National Parks General Regulations and notwithstanding Transport Canada Guidelines for operating Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) or Drones, the following activities are prohibited by order of the Superintendent:
The possession, launching, landing, or use of a RPAS or Drone in Georgian Bay Islands National Park, except with written authorization from the Superintendent.
For the purposes of this order, a RPAS is any powered device capable of sustained flight, which is controlled remotely or is self-operating, and does not carry passengers. This includes but is not limited to air or balloon drones, aeroplanes, quadcopters, rotorcraft or similar devices.

Where: 

All managed lands, docking facilities and waters within Georgian Bay Islands National Park of Canada.

Why: 
To reduce disturbance to visitors and wildlife.

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

Start date:
2025-05-01

End date:
Until further notice