The federal government is investing $1.5 million dollars to improve infrastructure at Georgian Bay Islands National Park.

“This investment of $1.5 million in Georgian Bay Islands National Park will help ensure high-quality visitor experiences for years to come, while benefitting the local economy,” said Catherine McKenna, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada.

The investment will enhance visitor facilities including a renewed visitor shelters that will ensure welcoming areas for guests to gather for picnics or rainy day activities.

Parks Canada said it is also investing in its summer staff accommodations and the maintenance building, both important facilities for ensuring the park continues to offer safe and high-quality visitor experiences in this remote setting.

Other improvements will include trails, visitor’s centres and campgrounds, as well as highways, parkways and bridges. Officials say it will ensure the quality and reliability of visitor facilities and continue to allow Canadians to connect with nature.

Georgian Bay Islands National Park is accessible by boat. There are a total of 120 campsites and 10 rustic cabins on Beausoleil Island. Cedar Spring Campground has 45 sites, 6 rustic cabins, 5 oTENTiks and 2 Island Safari Tents available by reservation.