WINTER IN PROVINCIAL PARKS 
     
    
   
   
    
     Provincial Parks may look closed for the season, but they are really providing 
     
     you with an opportunity to visit the park without any competition. Three parks 
     
     (Mill River, Brudenell and Brookvale) provide active programs for the visitors. 
     
    
   
   
    
     At these three parks there are groomed cross country ski trails. At Brookvale 
     
     there is also downhill skiing (with tows) and toboggans are available for rent 
     
     or bring your own toboggan and join others in an afternoon of fun at no cost. 
     
     At Brudenell River, there is also a good hill. 
     
    
   
   
    
     The other parks are closed only in the sense that there are no staff on duty. 
     
     This should not stop you from visiting one of the parks for day use activities. 
     
     Why not brush the snow from one of the park barbeques and get the whole family 
     
     out for a weiner roast/picnic. 
     
    
   
   
    
     Extra care in what you do should be a high priority. There is no park official 
     
    

    
     on hand to help you. If you recognize a problem in or about the park, we would 
     
     appreciate receiving a call from you so that no further incidents will take place. 
     
     Take care when parking your vehicle. The parks without staff will not have any 
     
     snow removal done. Choose a place to park that will not be hazardous to you or 
     
     other on coming vehicles. It is always wise to carry emergency equipment in the 
     
     car during winter months. A blanket or two, first aid supplies, extra clothing 
     
     and a thermos of hot coffee, tea or maybe tang will be very rewarding in the event 
     
     of a mishap. 
     
    
   
   
    
     1