Human activities within a national park that threaten the integrity of park ecosystems are not permitted. Where ecosystem integrity is threatened by human activities outside the park, Parks Canada initiates collaboration with adjacent land management agencies or owners to try to eliminate or reduce the threat. Parks Canada prevents new sources of pollution from developing within national parks and takes action to eliminate or minimize existing sources inside or outside parks. Pollution concerns which are localized are addressed at the park level, while those which are wide ranging are addressed in cooperation with other appropriate government agencies. Sport hunting is not permitted in a national park.
Sport fishing is permitted in a national park but is restricted to designated areas.
Parks Canada, in cooperation with other law enforcement agencies, ensures compliance with the National Parks Act and Regulations and other relevant legislation to protect natural resources, maintain the public peace and protect life and property. Strict enforcement actions are taken to detect and stop illegal activities such as poaching and pollution. The public is consulted in the development of park regulations and visitors are made aware of the rationale for such regulations. Information last updated January 20, 1999.