Effective April 8 2021 the Province of Ontario will be on lockdown.We are still seeking clarification of what this will mean to seasonal campers come May 1. We will advise you when we have an answer. No visitors will be allowed. No overnight camping is allowed. All facilities other than washroom and shower facilities will be closed. You are expected to continue to practice social distancing at all times.
FOR ALL SEASONAL CAMPERS
Just before Christmas Mary was diagnosed with hairy cell leukemia. I know that when we hear that word, we think the worst. However, as the doctor has told us, if you are going to have leukemia this is the best kind to have because it is controllable. She equates it to diabetes.. Mary has completed her chemotherapy treatments and is feeling well. However, until her blood cell counts return to normal, she must be extremely careful about getting an infection as her body may not be able to fight it off. Therefore we are asking you to please wear a mask if you come to the office for any reason and only 1 person will be allowed in the office at a time. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.
It is clear that further clarification is required regarding the Stay-at-Home order under the State of Emergency declared by the Ontario Government.
Camping In Ontario wants to reiterate that it is illegal to travel for non-essential purposes. Despite how safe campgrounds can be during this pandemic, they incentivize travel. We need everyone to understand that Ontarians are looking for any excuse to travel around and this will increase the spread of COVID-19.
If your region has low COVID-19 cases, you still must discourage travel. Your ICU capacity could be at a critical level without you realizing the impact campers could have on it.
If there is an outbreak on your property:
you, your family and/or your friends could get sick;
deaths could occur; and
your business could get shut down.
Additionally, those with one or two doses of the vaccine must continue to obey the Stay-at-Home order, as well as all other orders after this. They do not get to ignore any COVID-19 restrictions.
If Ontario can behave and follow provincial orders, we should be capable of saving this season to have a safe, fun, and busy summer again!
Camping In Ontario wants everyone to be part of the solution, not part of the problem.
Travelling Restrictions:
Requirement to remain in residence
(1) Every individual shall remain at the residence at which they are currently residing at all times unless leaving their residence is necessary for one or more of the following purposes:
Work, school and child care
Obtaining goods and services
Assisting others
Health, safety and legal purposes
Multiple residences and moving
Travel
Travelling to an airport, bus station or train station for the purpose of travelling to a destination that is outside of the Province
Gatherings
Attending a gathering for the purpose of a wedding, a funeral or a religious service, rite or ceremony that is permitted by law or making necessary arrangements for the purpose of such a gathering.
If the individual lives alone, gathering with the members of a single household.
Animals
The province is telling residents to stay home, trips to a secondary residence should be avoided, unless it is for an essential purpose. Your campground is not a residence, therefore does not permit travel to it. The province is telling people to not travel between regions for non-essential reasons.
If you continue to need further clarification, please contact the Government Relations & Communications Coordinator, Connor Hammill, at chammill@campinginontario.ca.
