Water Ways: Ontario - Georgian Bay + Parry Sound (S1:E5)

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IMPORTANT UPDATE TO CROWN LAND ACCESS +FOR LAWS FOR BOATERS IN ONTARIO:
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The Ministry clarified camping and boating regulations on Crown land and Ontario waterways. The current rules under O. Reg. 161/17 of the Public Lands Act remain unchanged: Camping on Crown land, including in watercraft equipped for overnight accommodation, is allowed for 21 days before moving at least 100 metres.

In 2023, the Ministry of Natural Resources made changes to the regulation governing camping on Crown land, including many Ontario waterways, to clarify floating accommodations are not permitted on Ontario’s Crown lands. The restrictions mentioned in the video were part of a proposed change that was not implemented after consultation with stakeholders. The intent was to address floating homes, not restrict boaters.

The Ministry appreciates Ontario’s boating community and remain committed to supporting safe and responsible use of our waterways.

For more info please visit the ministry’s Recreational Activities on Crown Land webpage or contact your local district office.

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Steven explores a small part of the massive Georgian Bay with an introduction to the boating opportunities from Elizabeth Wilson of Georgian Bay Beauties: heads out to an island off Parry Sound with Ontario's Minister of Natural Resources, Graydon Smith, to learn about Crown Land and
anchoring rules; checks out the manufacturing facility of Ontario-made Stanley Boats; and heads to Penetanguishene to learn about some cool Great Lakes naval history from the War of 1812 with an expert (and former captain of the replica ships)

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