He said the system for booking campsites at national parks can be frustrating and potentially discourage less experienced campers. ( Christina Ryan / StarMetro Calgary )Campsite reservations at Parks Canada sites used to open in April, just before the busy summer camping season. The agency also said there are a limited number of first-come, first-served campsites in several national parks, including Banff and Yoho. According to Parks Canada, campsite use at national parks across the country has jumped since the new reservation system came into effect – from 120,000 per year to over 340,000. Such a system might certainly benefit outdoor stores like Norseman Outdoor Specialist, he said, but it could also draw more people to the national parks’ wild beauty.

Source: thestar January 07, 2019 00:56 UTC