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03/11/2016 05:58PM
Learned from Trevor Gibb, new Q superintendent, they are phasing out the permit providers in an decision to require all campers to meet with park ranger. Apparently just two outfitters left in program. I don't know if they have a date for total phase out but it's coming.
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03/11/2016 08:14PM
I mean the the goal for the Park is that permits are only issued by rangers at the ranger stations. It will no longer be able to have an outfitter issue a permit. Same for all - Canadian, US, other. (I'll admit, I don't know how the first nation is affected.)
Is that clear?
Is that clear?
03/12/2016 06:33AM
well, a pilot can still pick up the permit for guests flying in to Clay/Mack. so you're saying the other canadian outfitters such as canoe canada, wytecki, quetico outfitters (doug chapman) can NOT issue permits?
i can see it affecting people who arrive in atikokan after the office closes (and outfitters might still be open) and wanted to get started before the ranger stations open.
can the permits be issued 24 hours ahead of time (like the BWCA?)
i can see it affecting people who arrive in atikokan after the office closes (and outfitters might still be open) and wanted to get started before the ranger stations open.
can the permits be issued 24 hours ahead of time (like the BWCA?)
03/12/2016 11:28AM
Just to follow up, I'm told the Mack fly in process is the one exception - you can get the permit from the outfitter/pilot. Otherwise, Canoe Canada Outfitters and Voyager Wilderness are the only two outfitters who can pick up a Q permit in advance for a customer. That will continue for an undetermined period. You can pick up a permit the day before, hopefully not so early that you are delaying people picking up permits for that day. Only one member of the party has to be there for the orientation. There may be exceptions - call the office and ask. They are very customer oriented and want to accommodate campers.
03/12/2016 08:44PM
quote Mocha: "i could use some books, t-shirts and laminated maps....um... let's see, oh yeah! patches and pins?"
+1 How about Canada eliminate the staffed ranger stations, reserve and pay everything online, lower their operational expenses and lower the daily camping fees. Now there's a thought.
03/21/2016 10:42AM
quote BnD: "quote Mocha: "i could use some books, t-shirts and laminated maps....um... let's see, oh yeah! patches and pins?"
+1 How about Canada eliminate the staffed ranger stations, reserve and pay everything online, lower their operational expenses and lower the daily camping fees. Now there's a thought."
Won't happen. They want to see folks in person, educate them on park rules, etc. I believe that current fees keep the park financially solvent--and not dependent on tax revenues from the Province.
“Growth for the sake of growth is the ideology of the cancer cell.” -Edward Abbey
03/21/2016 01:14PM
I should follow up on the detail but understood Ontario Parks peoples to say the Q is better funded and staffed in proportion to the users and camper nights than most of the other Ontario parks, I think because of size.
FWIW in season I believe they said there are 5 "wardens" in the park, plus of course the staff at the six ranger stations.
FWIW in season I believe they said there are 5 "wardens" in the park, plus of course the staff at the six ranger stations.
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