Camping

• Sask. campers hitting the trails despite wet, cool forecasts for long weekend

  Although parts of Saskatchewan are supposed to get snow this May long weekend, campers are still setting up trailers to enjoy their weekend.

  Weather

  May 16
  
• Planned Canmore glampsite renews longstanding concerns on growth pressures

  An explosion of growth from tourism in Canmore, has put pressure on scarce housing, not to mention the domino effects on parking, infrastructure and the environment.

  Canada

  Apr 26
  
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• Manitoba campsite bookings open

  'Unfortunately, not only were people's homes and lives displaced, but a lot of people had to cancel their trips,' Johnson said. 'We saw a lot of our rentals being canceled.'

  Lifestyle

  Apr 15
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• Ontario man fined for camping too long on Crown land and leaving behind litter

  Ontario's Ministry of Natural Resources has fined a man $2,500 for illegally camping on Crown land throughout the summer and leaving behind garbage.

  Canada

  Aug 18, 2025
• Spring camping season in Saskatchewan has begun

  In anticipation for the May long weekend, folks are packing up their cars and heading out to the lake for the start of spring camping season.

  Environment

  May 16, 2025
• Alberta Wildfire on what to do — and what not to do — as May long weekend approaches

  The May long weekend is the kickoff to summer for many Albertans itching to enjoying the outdoors, but it comes at a precarious time in the province's wildfire season.

  Fire

  May 14, 2025
• Jasper prepares for 2025 camping season after devastating wildfires

  Parks Canada says the majority of camping sites in Jasper are expected to be open for the 2025 summer tourism season after July's devastating wildfire.

  Canada

  Nov 17, 2024
• Warm May long weekend brings welcome start to New Brunswick camping season

  'Perfect' weather at Mactaquac Provincial Park over the May long weekend delighted campers and sparked hope for an excellent summer camping season to come in New Brunswick.

  Canada

  May 20, 2024
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• Sask. campers will face light wildfire smoke on May long weekend: Environment Canada

  Terri Lang with Environment Canada said smoke can be dangerous for people with pre-existing medical conditions and breathing conditions. 

  Canada

  May 14, 2024
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• Provincial park pass and camping fees frozen in Manitoba, minister says

  Provincial park pass and camping fees were expected to lift this year after the province signed a contract in 2020. But, the minister responsible says that's no longer necessary.

  Environment

  Apr 10, 2024