Saskatchewan residents eager to start the camping season are going to have to wait.
Saskatchewan Provincial Parks has announced it’s delaying the launch of campsite reservations and the start of the camping season until further notice due to the COVID-19 threat.
The window to make campsite reservations was to open April 13. The camping season in the province was slated to open on the May long weekend.
“We are continuing to monitor the COVID-19 situation closely and will follow the advice of health officials to adjust our business practices as needed,” Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Gene Makowsky said in a media release.
“The health and safety of our visitors and staff is the priority. We know campers will be eager to enjoy the outdoors in our beautiful parks, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back when it is safe.”
Provincial parks currently are closed. On March 23, the government ordered the closure of washrooms, visitor centres, picnic areas, campgrounds and campsites in all of the parks.
Reservations for May will be automatically cancelled and campers will get their fees refunded.
More information is available here.