This summer you will have to book your parking spot at one of the most visited landmarks on Cape Breton Island.
Parks Canada says the Skyline Trail will have reserved four-hour parking timeslots from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., June 26 to October 25.
“The Skyline Trail is the most visited trail in Cape Breton Highlands National Park and offers one of the province’s most celebrated views,” says Parks Canada in a news release. “In recent years, increased visitor demand has led to frequent congestion, temporary trail closures and travelers being turned away.”
In addition to that, the Park says, overcrowding causes off-trail travel which degrades the “fragile ecosystem”.
“These trends pose challenges for visitor safety, visitor experience, staff safety and protection of fragile ecosystems,” says the Park.
Only visitors with a confirmed reservation will be allowed in the parking lot, which are available to book online or by phone.
Parks Canada says they are working to inform visitors and local communities about the new reserved parking requirement before it kicks in.
They will also promote other trails within the national park.
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