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NLIS 6 May 9, 2003 (Tourism, Culture and Recreation) Six provincial parks to open for 2003 season Julie Bettney, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Recreation, announced six provincial parks will open on Wednesday, May 14, for the 2003 summer camping season. The remaining camping parks will open later in the season. The parks scheduled to open and the number of designated campsites in each are: Barachois Pond (150); Butter Pot (126); Frenchman�s Cove (76); La Manche (69); Notre Dame (100); and Lockston Path (55). "As Newfoundlanders and Labradorians, we appreciate the beauty of our home province. We enjoy sharing our culture, heritage and pristine nature with those who come to visit us, but we also enjoy being tourists in our own province. I invite everyone to spend some time this summer exploring at least one of this province�s provincial parks," said Minister Bettney. In an effort to ensure a safe and enjoyable camping experience, the minister encouraged all users to follow park regulations that will be strictly enforced throughout the summer camping season. The minister also noted that changes have been instituted to campsite availability at both La Manche and Notre Dame Provincial Parks. Users of these parks are advised that a number of campsites have been reserved for family groups wishing to spend a quiet and pleasurable weekend enjoying the natural environment, programs and services of the parks. At La Manche, there are 45 campsites reserved for family groups and 65 at Notre Dame. While all campsites are available on a first-come first-served basis, they will be assigned at the discretion of the park staff. There are no changes in park fees for 2003, other than minor adjustments to the seasonal camping fees to reflect the change in the length of the operating season for each park. "I wish all residents and tourists a safe and enjoyable summer camping season," said Minister Bettney. Media contact: Melony O�Neill, Communications, (709) 729-0928. Backgrounder Reservations A campsite reservation for the province�s provincial parks during the summer season can be done by telephoning the new toll free number for provincial parks at 1-877-214-CAMP (2267). Camping is available at Chance Cove Provincial Park, located on the southeastern corner of the Avalon Peninsula; however, reservations cannot be made as it is an unstaffed park. Reservations for all other camping parks can only be made by contacting the above number. Reservations will not be accepted for any provincial park during the Victoria Day weekend period of Wednesday, May 14 to Monday, May 19, or the Labour Day weekend period of Wednesday, August 27 to Monday, September 1. Campsites are available on a first-come first-served basis for these weekends. All reservations must be made and/or cancelled at least three days prior to the first night of stay in the park. Any cancellation with less than three days notice will be charged the applicable camping fee for the first night for each campsite reserved. In addition, a non-refundable five dollar registration fee will be charged per campsite per park. This fee is to be paid upon making a reservation. Anyone making a reservation must provide a MasterCard or Visa number. Provincial Park Regulations
These regulations provide the opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors in a manner which is both safe and pleasurable. Campers are asked to tidy any area which they use and leave it as unspoiled as they found it for the next person. Information regarding park or reserve fees may be obtained by telephoning Parks and Natural Areas Division at (709) 635-4520 or (709) 635-4528. 2003 OPENING AND CLOSING DATES
Note: These dates may vary slightly depending upon weather and snow conditions at the time of opening. 2003 05 09 3:20 p.m. |
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