Ontario's provincial parks are closing amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Calling it a move to "assist the province with its efforts to keep Ontarians safe", the provincial government's announced all provincial parks are closed to the public from now until the end of April - that includes car camping, backcountry camping, roofed accommodations, day use opportunities, and all public buildings.
Current visitors are required to vacate today.
Anyone who has a reservation before April 30th will be automatically refunded with no penalty.
Snowmobile trails will also close this weekend.
The Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs Board of Governors has decided to cease trail operations and grooming immediately for any trails still available to the public, with all OFSC prescribed snowmobile trails to close by midnight Saturday - anyone who accesses the trails after that will be trespassing.
It notes advance notice is being given to give the remaining touring snowmobilers "ample time to get home".
Saying "these are unprecedented times", the OFSC assures this is meant to reduce the spread of COVID-19, and not an economic decision, with any funds from permit buyers not spent this season to be invested next season.