The federal environment minister says Canadians who have campground reservations in some national parks will be allowed to pitch their tents and pull in their trailers starting next week. Jonathan Wilkinson says camping will be allowed as early as Monday at 31 national parks — including Gros Morne in Newfoundland, Banff in Alberta and Kluane in Yukon. In Banff National Park, backcountry camping and select front-country sites will open Monday but with some restrictions. Kluane National Park is allowing overnight use of designated trails, routes and backcountry camping starting Monday. Parks that are openingNewfoundland and Labrador:Terra Nova National ParkGros Morne National ParkNova Scotia:Cape Breton Highlands National ParkKejimkujik National Park and National Historic SitePrince Edward Island:Prince Edward Island National ParkNew Brunswick:Kouchibouguac National ParkFundy National ParkQuebec:Mingan Archipelago National Park ReserveForillon National ParkLa Mauricie National ParkOntario:Thousand Islands National ParkBruce Peninsula National Park & Flowerpot Island (Fathom Five National Marine Park)Point Pelee National ParkPukaskwa National ParkManitoba:Riding Mountain National ParkSaskatchewan:Prince Albert National ParkGrasslands National ParkAlberta:Elk Island National ParkWaterton Lakes National ParkBanff National Park, including Lake LouiseJasper National ParkWood Buffalo National ParkBritish Columbia:Kootenay National ParkYoho National ParkGlacier National ParkMount Revelstoke National ParkGulf Islands National Park ReservePacific Rim National Park ReserveNorthwest Territories:Thaidene Nene National Park ReserveWood Buffalo National ParkNahanni National Park ReserveYukon:

Source: CBC News June 17, 2020 15:40 UTC