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Went camping this past weekend…actually went to Jasper, which I haven’t actually been to in a few years.

First thing I noticed was at the park gates… and the nice user fee. $16/day for the family. Oh, and the days end at 4:00 PM in Jasper. I asked the attendant…”You’re kidding me…out of the park by 4:00?” Her reply was, “Oh don’t worry…we’re lenient.” Where does Parks Canada find these people?

The next hit was at the campground…$19.00/night, but that was typical…we’re used to those fees in Alberta. However, they add $7.00/day fire permit, but then you can use as much firewood as you care to. They also have a “Fire Ban” between Midnight & 6:00 AM. To keep out the rowdies apparently.

I don’t think that the fee’s would irk me as they do, IF I knew that ALL the money went back into the park. However, I think that the fees just go into general revenue, providing Mr.Martin with more money to not keep track of.