UPDATE #20-19 COVID-19 Haliburton Highlands Water Trails Campsite Reservations
For Immediate Release
Algonquin Highlands, Ontario
Monday June 1, 2020
5:00 pm
Release # 20-19
Subject: COVID 19 Update - Haliburton Highlands Water Trails Campsite Reservations
The Township of Algonquin Highlands remains under a declared State of Emergency.
The Algonquin Highlands Emergency Control Group met earlier today to continue its assessment of the rapidly-evolving COVID-19 pandemic situation and its potential effects on Algonquin Highlands.
Updates from today’s meeting include information on the opening of Campsite Reservations associated with the Haliburton Highlands Water Trails.
NEW INFORMATION
1. Backcountry campsites associated with the Haliburton Highlands Water Trails will open on June 16, 2020. Reservations will be accepted online or through the call centre only and can be made starting on Wednesday, June 3, 2020. Social distancing guidelines must be adhered to and provincial group size restrictions are limited to a maximum of 5 people, unless they are from the same household.
The trails office located at the St. Nora Lake access point at 20130 Highway 35 will remain closed to the public, no in-person transactions or interactions with staff are possible, and no equipment rentals will be available until further notice.
Although the Provincial restrictions related to backcountry camping were lifted as of June 1, 2020 the Township requires the additional two weeks to ensure that the area can be opened safely for the return of visitors on June 16th, 2020.
To make a campsite reservation:
- By internet: https://hhwt.goingtocamp.com/
- By phone:1-866-364-4498
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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