REGINA – Saskatchewan’s provincial parks and recreation sites hit a new attendance record in 2015.
The sites had nearly 3.9 million visitors this year – an increase of nearly 125,000 people from the previous record set in 2013.
“We are pleased to see a record number of vacationers utilizing our parks in the province,” Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Mark Docherty said.
“The Government of Saskatchewan recognizes the importance of our provincial parks in relation to the quality of life here. We are committed to investing in park infrastructure to support the current demand and future growth of visitation.”
Since 2007, the province has invested nearly $92 million in capital projects, including upgrades and maintenance. These projects have provided enhanced services like new campgrounds, upgraded washrooms and shower facilities, plus expanded electricity to more campsites.
Applications for seasonal camping will be available in early January and nightly camping reservations will launch in the spring of 2016.
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