Rideau Canal lock stations, boat launches and more, opening June 1
Posted May 27, 2020 02:35:00 PM.
Parks Canada is getting set to reopen the Rideau Canal National Historic Site to the public.
Starting Monday, June 1, visitors will be able to access the following services and facilities:
- Lock stations and lock station grounds
- Boat Launches
- Access points
- Mooring areas
- Day use areas (including green spaces, picnic areas, and parking lots)
- Day-use trails (Including some cycling access on designated trails and pathways)
- Public toilets
The site had been closed to the public in order to limit the potential risk of spreading the COVID-19 virus.
In a statement Wednesday, it says, “Being outdoors and in nature brings a number of health and wellness benefits. As all Canadians do their part to flatten the curve of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important that people have access to natural spaces where they can go to get exercise and fresh air in settings that facilitate physical distancing.”
Parks Canada is beginning a safe, gradual opening of a number of outdoor locations in national parks, national historic sites and national marine conservation areas on June 1.
For the time being, Parks Canada asks that visitors not try to access locations that are closed.
All national camping facilities remain closed until at least June 21, while Parks Canada assesses whether and how these services might resume. Group activities and public events are also prohibited until further notice. All existing reservations set to take place prior to June 21, 2020, will be automatically cancelled and refunded in full.
