Rock climbing is a safe and…

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Rock climbing is a safe and healthy way to recreate outside and appreciate the nature and beauty of Ontario Parks. Climbers are a responsible and environmentally-conscious user group who care deeper about conserving natural spaces for generations to come. Rock climbers also bring economic benefits to surrounding communities. Please allow rock climbing in provincial parks.

For empirical evidence for the above facts, please see this Master's thesis on rock climbing on the Niagara Escarpment from a student at the University of Guelph (also attached):
https://atrium.lib.uoguelph.ca/server/api/core/bitstreams/cbe7a264-7378…