We still got a long way to go before winter is past us, but it never hurts to think about those beautiful Canadian summers.
Parks Canada has announced that they’ve opened summer camping spots at some national parks across B.C.
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As of January 4th, 2019, reservations for the following parks are open online:
- Fort Langley National Historic Site
- Fort Rodd Hill National Historic Site
- Gulf Islands National Park Reserve of Canada
In addition, as of January 1st, 2019, admission to all national parks that are under the supervision of Parks Canada will be provided free of charge for youth ages 17 and under. This also includes historic sites and marine conservation areas.
Over two dozen other park reservations open later in January.
Find the full list below:
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National Parks Reservation Launch Dates
Kootenay National Park
- Reservations launch: January 10, 2019, at 8:00 a.m. MST & January 24, 2019, at 8:00 a.m. MST (for backcountry camping)
Pacific Rim National Park Reserve
- Reservations launch: January 7, 2019, at 8:00 a.m. PST
Yoho National Park
- Reservations launch: January 10, 2019, at 8:00 a.m. MST and January 24, 2019, at 8:00 a.m. MST (for backcountry camping)
Banff National Park of Canada
- Reservations launch: January 9, 2019, at 8:00 a.m. MST and January 24, 2019, at 8:00 a.m. MST (for backcountry camping)
Bruce Peninsula National Park of Canada
- Reservations launch: January 15, 2019, at 8:00 a.m. EST
Cape Breton Highlands National Park of Canada
- Reservations launch: January 21, 2019, at 8:00 a.m. AST
Elk Island National Park of Canada
- Reservations launch: January 10, 2019, at 8:00 a.m. MST
Forillon National Park of Canada
- Reservations launch: January 17, 2019, at 8:00 a.m. EST
Fundy National Park of Canada
- Reservations launch: January 18, 2019, at 8:00 a.m. AST
Georgian Bay Islands National Park of Canada
- Reservations launch: January 15, 2019, at 8:00 a.m. EST
Grasslands National Park of Canada
- Reservations launch: January 11, 2019, at 8:00 a.m. CST
Gros Morne National Park of Canada
- Reservations launch: January 22, 2019, at 8:30 a.m. NST
Jasper National Park of Canada
- Reservations launch: January 8, 2019, at 8:00 a.m. MST and January 23, 2019, at 8:00 a.m. MST (for backcountry camping)
Kejimkujik National Park of Canada
- Reservations launch: January 21, 2019, at 8:00 a.m. AST
Kouchibouguac National Park of Canada
- Reservations launch: January 18, 2019, at 8:00 a.m. AST
La Mauricie National Park of Canada
- Reservations launch: January 16, 2019, at 8:00 a.m. EST
Mingan Archipelago National Park Reserve of Canada
- Reservations launch: January 17, 2019, at 8:00 a.m. EST
Pacific Rim National Park Reserve of Canada
- Reservations launch: January 7, 2019, at 8:00 a.m. PST
Point Pelee National Park of Canada
- Reservations launch: January 17, 2019, at 8:00 a.m. EST
Prince Albert National Park of Canada
- Reservations launch: January 11, 2019, at 8:00 a.m. CST
Prince Edward Island National Park of Canada
- Reservations launch: January 21, 2019, at 8:00 a.m. AST
Pukaskwa National Park of Canada
- Reservations launch: January 15, 2019, at 8:00 a.m. EST
Rideau Canal National Historic Site
- Reservations launch: January 17, 2019, at 8:00 a.m. EST
Riding Mountain National Park of Canada
- Reservations launch: January 14, 2019, at 8:00 a.m. CST
Rocky Mountain House National Historic Site
- Reservations launch: January 10, 2019, at 8:00 a.m. MST
Saint-Ours Canal National Historic Site
- Reservations launch: January 17, 2019, at 8:00 a.m. EST
Terra Nova National Park of Canada
- Reservations launch (long-term campsites only): January 18, 2019, at 8:30 a.m. NST
Thousand Islands National Park of Canada
- Reservations launch: January 16, 2019, at 8:00 a.m. EST
Trent-Severn Waterway National Historic Site
- Reservations launch: January 17, 2019, at 8:00 a.m. EST
Waterton Lakes National Park of Canada
- Reservations launch: January 10, 2019, at 8:00 a.m. MST
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