CHAT its free, but not for thee

[zeker]

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Federal gov’t sparks outrage for giving newcomers free access to Canada’s parks​

Story by Denette Wilford
• 15h • 2 min read

Two people walking on boardwalk at Point Pelee National Park.© Provided by Toronto Sun

Canada is blessed to have a multitude of national parks, historic sites and marine conservation areas for people to visit.
And while many have to pay to access any of the dozens of beautiful spots across the country, there is a group that has been granted free admission.
A new policy issued over the weekend from Parks Canada states that “newcomers to Canada and new Canadian citizens” can get in free.

“Get back to nature and unwind amidst the spectacular scenery in Canada’s national parks and marine conservation areas,” the Parks Canada website reads .
“Celebrate your arrival in Canada or your citizenship with great Canadian experiences,” it continued.
“Check out some of the most awesome places in Canada. We look forward to welcoming you!”

However, people on social media were angry that all Canadians don’t get free admission.
“Why do we even pay taxes?” one person asked. “What is the benefit to living in Canada?”
A second user added: “So wrong. Why don’t retired people get free passes? They paid for the parks most of their working lives.”
A third commenter wrote, “So we pay taxes to benefit immigrants, not the citizens who live and work here and pay the taxes. What a backwards country.”
Another added: “Welcome to Canada, home to everyone but Canadians.”

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Parks Canada did not immediately respond to the Toronto Sun , though according to its website, revenue collected from park passes goes to help fund the management of Canada’s national parks.
Earlier this year, active members and veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces and their immediate families were also granted free access to Canada’s parks

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The parks are also free to youth 17 and under as well as support persons travelling with a visitor who has a disability.
The Parks Canada Agency Act, which came into force in 1998, established Parks Canada as a separate Government of Canada Agency reporting to Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault.
Daily admission and service fees and single-location passes vary depending on location.

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[zeker]

how much it costs to visit a park in ontario

Camping Fees - 2024​

Fees effective from April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025

Ontario Parks offers everything from tent and trailer camping in organized campgrounds to wilderness campsites accessible only by canoe. Fees for camping vary according to the facilities and services provided.
Ontario Parks has four levels of fees for car camping - AA, A, B and C. Each fee level reflects the popularity of a campsite and the availability of facilities.
When registering in person at the park you may use your debit card, cash, VISA or MasterCard credit cards to pay for your camping fees. Sorry, but personal cheques are not accepted for in-person payments.
Fees for camping and operating dates for individual provincial parks are subject to change. The fees listed below are per campsite per night.

Fee Level - AA	Base Fee	HST	Total
Electrical	Regular	$52.50	$6.83	$59.33
Electrical	Ontario Senior	$42.00	$5.46	$47.46
Electrical	Ont. Persons with Disabilities *	$26.25	$3.41	$29.66
Non-electrical	Regular	$46.50	$6.05	$52.55
Non-electrical	Ontario Senior	$37.20	$4.84	$42.04
Non-electrical	Ont. Persons with Disabilities *	$23.25	$3.02	$26.27
Fee Level - A	Base Fee	HST	Total
Electrical	Regular	$47.50	$6.18	$53.68
Electrical	Ontario Senior	$38.00	$4.94	$42.94
Electrical	Ont. Persons with Disabilities *	$23.75	$3.09	$26.84
Non-electrical	Regular	$42.00	$5.46	$47.46
Non-electrical	Ontario Senior	$33.60	$4.37	$37.97
Non-electrical	Ont. Persons with Disabilities *	$21.00	$2.73	$23.73
Fee Level - B	Base Fee	HST	Total
Electrical	Regular	$43.75	$5.69	$49.44
Electrical	Ontario Senior	$35.00	$4.55	$39.55
Electrical	Ont. Persons with Disabilities *	$21.88	$2.84	$24.72
Non-electrical	Regular	$38.75	$5.04	$43.79
Non-electrical	Ontario Senior	$31.00	$4.03	$35.03
Non-electrical	Ont. Persons with Disabilities *	$19.38	$2.52	$21.90
Fee Level - C	Base Fee	HST	Total
Electrical	Regular	$38.75	$5.04	$43.79
Electrical	Ontario Senior	$31.00	$4.03	$35.03
Electrical	Ont. Persons with Disabilities *	$19.38	$2.52	$21.90
Non-electrical	Regular	$34.25	$4.45	$38.70
Non-electrical	Ontario Senior	$27.40	$3.56	$30.96
Non-electrical	Ont. Persons with Disabilities *	$17.13	$2.23	$19.36

“Ontario Senior” means a resident of Ontario who is at least 65 years old.

* Ontario residents who have a CNIB identify card. Ontario residents who have a Ministry of Transportation accessible parking permit.

HST is Harmonised Sales Tax.
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used to be, we could go camping in the bush.

now there is a 2 week limit.

I know folks who drag their camper out to a spot, and it stays there all summer.

I,m ok with that as long as they aren't territorial.

I used to buy a season park pass for .. walkers/day visitors? (not sure what its called.).

I dont have running water, and would get a shower at the park.

now I just go there about 6am, no employees.

that stopped with covid shutting down the parks,

so I bought a hot tub, and dont use soap or shampoo in it.

soap plugs up filters. ($40per filter)

I just heat a tub of water, and wash my hair in the sink.

The parks are open 24/may till oct.

 

[Theophilus]

Simple question, Zeker. If the parks were free for all, would you go??

 

[undead]

Canadiens have so jacked themselves.

 

[zeker]

Simple question, Zeker. If the parks were free for all, would you go??

I would prolly just go to the bush.

PS.

today the blackflies have started.

its a bit early, but we have had massive amounts of rain this last week.