UPDATE #20-18 COVID-19 - Haliburton Highlands Water Trails June Campsite Reservations
For Immediate Release
Algonquin Highlands, Ontario
Friday May 29, 2020
1:30 pm
Release # 20-18
Subject: COVID 19 Update - Haliburton Highlands Water Trails June Campsite Reservations
The Township of Algonquin Highlands remains under a declared State of Emergency.
The Algonquin Highlands Emergency Control Group continues to meet to conduct its assessment of the rapidly-evolving COVID-19 pandemic situation and its potential effects on Algonquin Highlands.
The following updates include information information related to June Campsite Reservations associated with the Haliburton Highlands Water Trails.
NEW INFORMATION
1. Campsites associated with the Haliburton Highlands Water Trails remain closed for an undetermined amount of time due to provincial restrictions. No new reservations are being accepted. All reservations up to and including June 23, 2020 will be cancelled and refunded. Reservation holders will be contacted by a representative to process their refund. All fees except the non-refundable reservation surcharge of $10+HST will be refunded.
Currently there is no known date that campsites will be permitted to open. Provincial restriction timelines have been extended in two week increments since the order was made. Cancellations and refunds will now be processed relative to the provincial restriction timelines plus an additional two weeks. This will allow staff to prepare the area for the safe return of visitors if the restriction is lifted. For example, the current restriction is in place until June 9, 2020. If at that time the restriction is extended then cancellations will be extended to match the extension date plus an additional two weeks. If it is lifted on June 9th, then camping will be open starting June 24th, 2020.
This review process is a change from our previous approach of cancelling reservations in one month blocks and will allow us to open campsites in a more timely manner if they are permitted to open.
REMINDERS:
1. FAQs: Find out how Township operations have been impacted by COVID-19 on our Frequently Asked Questions page.
2. Other Questions: If you cannot find the answer to your question on the Frequently Asked Questions page you may email your question to [email protected] or call 705-489-2379 ext. 369 and leave a message with your questions. Your email or phone call will be returned during normal business hours 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday. If your phone call or email is an emergency, please call 911.
We thank the public for their understanding as we work toward keeping our community safe and healthy in this uncertain time.
Contact Information:
Jonathan Wilker
Fire Chief/CEMC
Township of Algonquin Highlands
(705) 489-2379 ext. 369
Algonquin Highlands, ON K0M 1J2
[email protected]
Dawn Newhook
Clerk/Emergency Information Officer
Township of Algonquin Highlands
(705 489-2379 ext, 369
[email protected]
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