Sleeping bag? Check. Camp stove? Check. Marijuana? Check.
Parks Canada announced that cannabis will be allowed at national parks and campgrounds across the country, with the caveat that provincial, territorial and municipal cannabis legislation will apply.
In B.C. , cannabis consumption will be allowed in public-use areas, including day-use areas, as well as registered campsites, backcountry areas and trails. It will not be allowed within six metres of playgrounds and buildings, or in campground common areas such as kitchens, washrooms, trails or roads.
As far as any concerns for wildlife and nature, Parks Canada said standard rules apply.
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B次元官网网址淰isitor and wildlife safety is a top priority for Parks Canada. Parks Canada is focusing on communications, compliance, and enforcement to ensure wildlife in the park do not become food conditioned. We need the support of all our visitors, including consumers of cannabis, to ensure that wildlife attractants and human food do not get to wildlife,B次元官网网址� Stephanie McGlashan, media relations officer for Parks Canada said in an email.
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B次元官网网址淧arks Canada is asking all park users to practice safe camping and picnicking practices, obey the camping and other national parkB次元官网网址檚 regulations including keeping your dog on leash, keep food and garbage secure at all times, and also to report wildlife sightings immediately.B次元官网网址�
While clarification was not provided as to whether cannabis should be treated with the same security as food, it might not be a bad idea to keep cannabis in a secure place from bears or other wildlife for people who decide to smoke and camp.
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