Jimbo wrote on Feb 11^th, 2020 at 3:21pm:

I find myself wondering why Ontario Parks made such a decision re: canoe shows.  Any insights? Jimbo   8-)

   One thing I've learned in many conversations with Quetico Dave over the years is that there is often a HUGE disconnect between the locals (outfitters) and the bureaucrats that run the park system.

  Dave was mad that the park would give American border outfitters in his view better access to the park than local outfitters based on policy differences between the 2 groups?

  The policies that the government runs the parks under are often set by people who have a completely different mindset on what a "Wilderness Experience" should be?

  At one time someone floated the idea that they should BAN fishing in the park and NO campfires either. That didn't fly obviously but the fact that someone thought it SHOULD tell you there is a disconnect between the people that rely on the visitors of the park to help make a living and the bureaucrats who develop park policies.