www.cpaws.org Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society
Jack: The following is a copy of two emails between me and cpaws. The reason I contacted them was that I feel the picture of horseback riding on Mt. Kobau on their site is misleading in that it gives the impression that free rein [pardon the pun] riding is to be expected, whereas her answer is much to the contrary. Just some food for thought. RJ Lundy.
To Cpaws:
I notice in your support material for the National park in the south Okanagan, you show a picture of horse back riding on Mt. Kobau. It is my belief that a National Park would not allow such open unrestricted activity. Please respond with your belief. Thank You – Rocky
Reply:
Thanks for your note. Horseback riding is allowed in a national park. That is why we include that photo in our documents. By way of this e-mail I am linking you to Bruno Delasalle of Parks Canada. He can advise you how you can help. For example, you could let people know that riding is permissible in a national park as there is misinformation being circulated in the local communities. Thanks for checking and getting the correct information. Please let me know if you need any further information.
Chloe – www.cpaws.org
2nd message to Cpaws: The point I was making was the ability to ride unrestricted as is now the case [ respecting drift fencing for cattle etc. of course], as opposed to my understanding of National Park regulations forcing you onto designated trails etc. Thank you – Rocky
Reply:
That is something you should talk to Bruno about. It may be that they could allocate some areas within the national park as ‘riding unrestricted’ areas. Those are the types of things that they may be able to consider if they are hearing from the community that that would be a feature of the park that would be of interest to the community.
Chloe – www.cpaws.org