Cyprus Lake Campground and Yurts are being closed because of bears.
In a statement released Thursday, Parks Canada explained the recent increase in bear activity prompted the closures including the Tamarack campsites and Yurt accommodations until November 25.
Officials said in the statement that human and wildlife safety is of the utmost importance to Parks Canada and the closure is to reduce the risk of human-wildlife conflict.
It will eliminate "food attractants" from the campground to reduce the risk of bears delaying their natural hibernation cycle, something that is critical to the black bears' survival.
All reservations for Cyprus Lake Campground affected by the closure between November 8 and November 25 will be automatically cancelled and full refunds will be given.
Reservation holders will be notified of the closure by email and Parks Canada staff will also be reaching out by phone.
"Black bears, or M’kwa in Ojibway, are culturally and ecologically significant animals on the Saugeen Bruce Peninsula," said the statement. "We thank you for your patience and understanding to keep them safe and healthy. We look forward to welcoming visitors back into the campground again in the near future."
