A local national park is reopening for limited use late this week.
Starting Friday, June 5th, Pukaskwa National Park will begin offering limited visitor access and basic services, allowing visitors to access: the parking area near the visitor centre; the front country day-use trails; the day-use areas; and the front country day-use washrooms and composting toilets in the parking lot and the beginning of the Beach Trail.
Overnight parking and camping are still prohibited, while group activities and public events are still suspended, and the Coastal Hiking Trail - including the hike to the White River Suspension bridge - remains closed until further notice.
This comes as Ontario’s opening up backcountry camping at Ontario Parks - with the allowed day-use activities expanding - though campsites are limited to no more than five people unless they stay in the same household, and buildings and facilities (except for some washroom facilities) remain closed.
Recreational camping is also being allowed on Crown land, though visitors are reminded to adhere to normal rules and public health advice such as physical distancing.