Parks Canada Delayed Season Opening Due To Provincial Measures

Parks Canada has delayed the launch of most visitor services including camping until at least June 2, 2021 in a press release announced Wednesday.

The Peterborough Lift Lock built in 1904 was the largest structure built in the world with unreinforced concrete. Photo By David Tuan Bui.

The decision was made to align with measures introduced by the Province of Ontario to limit the spread of COVID-19. The Trent-Severn Waterway National Historic Site is one of several places affected by the delay.

The following services and facilities on the Trent-Severn Waterway will remain closed to visitors until at least June 2, 2021:

• Lockage and overnight mooring; and

• All camping; oTENTiks, Ôasis, and the Rosedale cabin.

The Lift Lock was designed by civil and mechanical engineer Richard Birdsall Rogers. Photo By David Tuan Bui.

All Parks Canada reservations impacted by this delayed opening will be automatically cancelled and refunded in full. Visitors do not have to do anything to cancel their reservation.

Parks Canada is asking Canadians to observe travel restrictions, to respect the guidance of public health experts and all public health restrictions and to make every effort to limit the spread of COVID-19 and keep one another safe.

The Parks Canada website provides detailed information on what locations are open, what visitors can expect, how to prepare for a visit and what services may be available. Visitors should check pc.gc.ca before they travel.

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