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155750

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Access to climbing locations in Ontario is my way of connecting to nature. As many studies have shown, climbing is a low impact activity. Indeed, with access comes a greater appreciation of how important it is to protect the parks with their unique ecosystem. Read more

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155759

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Hello, I'm an avid rock climber and have been reviewing the proposed changes to the management plan. There is an error in terminology in Apendix III: Climbing Practices. It is currently written as: ------------------------ Climbing Practices Read more

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155800

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I interpret the proposal as adding additional land to the park and the park protecting more land through the changes. As long as that is true, then I support that. I believe in protecting our natural and cultural heritage. Read more

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155841

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I love climbing because it lets me to stay close to nature, and as climbers we give back by caring for access and surroundings in parks, as climber I always make sure that nature is treated with respect and we always helped out to pick up garbage in parks, and do our best to help out. Read more

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155843

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I was born and raised in Ontario with a love for the outdoors. Over the years I’ve travelled across the country working and playing across our cliffs and mountains as a rock guide, coming back to Ontario for work in 2021. Read more

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155853

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I am pleased that Devil's Glen Provincial Park is considering an amendment to the management plan to formally recognize rock climbing as a permitted activity. Devil's Glen is home to over 160 classic rock climbing routes, with a history of climbing dating back at least since 1983. Read more

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155859

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I have been climbing on and off at devils Glen for the past 10 years, living in Collingwood for 4 of those years, the local community has nothing but respect for the outdoors and keeping nature as is, we are generally picking up litter from local hikers. Read more

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155860

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Good day, Regarding the amendments to devil's glen management plan. I highly support the authorization of rock climbing activities and hope we can find a balance between preservation and recreation. Thank you for your consideration Read more

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155863

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Climbing at the Devil’s Glen is important to myself and many other outdoor enthusiasts in Ontario. Having climbing recognized as a recreational activity at Devil’s Glen would further secure safe access to climb. Read more

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This is very exciting news for climbing and other recreational activities in Ontario! I've hiked and climbed at Devil's Glen numerous times, but my partner and I stopped going after being followed and having notes left on our vehicle. Read more

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Allowing Rick climbing in Devil's Glen is a terrible idea. I know that climbing groups must be pushing for this, but they are a very small group compared to the rest of Ontarians, for whom provincial parks are protected. Read more