A public trail or park is not automatically open to any commercial camp activity. Check the exact land manager, activity, group size, season, and permit rules.
Ask whether commercial guiding, teaching, overnight stays, equipment use, transport access, filming, fires, or organized groups need permission. Record written answers and conditions.
Check group limits carefully. A permit may count staff as well as participants. Do not fill every allowed place with customers and then add guides on top.
Use current information from the exact park or land manager. Parks Canada's safety pages are a starting point, but local closures, alerts, and requirements must be checked for the actual site and date.1
Do not enter closed or restricted areas to keep a promise to customers. Build alternatives into the offer and terms.
Respect the people and communities connected to the place. Do not market cultural experiences, ceremonies, or local knowledge without a genuine authorized relationship. Pay partners fairly and describe their role accurately.
Your task: Create a permit register with activity, place, dates, party limit, conditions, expiry, and the person who checks changes.
Sources for this page
- Parks Canada, Safety and guidelines. Official starting point; consult the exact park for current closures, permits, wildlife, and safety directions. ↩