The Ontario government announced on Saturday (April 25) that all provincial parks will remain closed until Sunday, May 31st.
“In order to keep Ontarians safe during this COVID-19 outbreak, our government is extending the closure of Ontario’s provincial parks and conservation reserves to May 31, 2020,” reads a statement issued by Deputy Premier and Minister of Health Christine Elliott and Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks Jeff Yurek.
“This includes car camping, backcountry camping, roofed accommodations, day use opportunities, access points and all public buildings. Provincial parks and conservation reserves will continue to remain fully closed to all recreational activities.”
Reservations already made up to and including May 31st will be automatically cancelled and reservation holders will receive a full refund with no penalty.
The Ontario government is also providing penalty-free refunds to reservation holders who wish to change or cancel their 2020 camping reservation, regardless of arrival date.
“We understand this extension may impact many Ontarians’ plans during the month of May,” the statement reads. “However, the health and well-being of Ontarians is our government’s number one priority.”
“Although we are making progress to stop the spread, the virus has not yet been contained. As a result, all but essential service workers must continue to stay at home and practice physical distancing.”
