NEWS RELEASE
PARKS CANADA
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Parks Canada is committed to protecting the health and safety of Canadians, visitors, and employees. As a result, the agency has implemented suspensions of visitor services and vehicle access at the Sault Ste. Marie Canal National Historic Site to support the Government of Canada’s efforts to limit the spread of COVID-19 and reduce risks to all users of Parks Canada places. These suspensions are in effect at Parks Canada places across the country.
Other government departments and organizations with infrastructure on site will be permitted access, as required, for security and maintenance purposes. Indigenous activities requiring access to Whitefish Island will continue, but all users are asked to follow the advice of public health experts on social distancing.
Parks Canada is asking Canadians to stay home. Anyone considering a visit to a Parks Canada location should cancel their plans. These actions are intended to significantly reduce visitation and respect the advice of public health experts to stay home and avoid public gatherings.
Parks Canada will continue to deliver services critical for Canadians, including highway maintenance and snow removal, fire response, among others.
Detailed information on Parks Canada places and the measures the Agency is taking to limit the spread of COVID-19 can be found here. Please check regularly for updates.
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