Statistical Report 2016 Parks and Natural Areas Division Department of Environment and Climate Change

The Arches Provincial Park Statistical Report 2016 Parks and Natural Areas Division Department of Environment and Climate Change

Recommended Citation: Government of Newfoundland and Labrador.2016 Statistical Report 2016 Department of Environment and Climate Change Parks and Natural Areas Division, Corner Brook, NL. 31 pp. For more information about this Statistical Report contact: Parks and Natural Areas Division Department of Environment and Climate Change Government of Newfoundland and Labrador P. O. Box 550, 117 Riverside Dr. Corner Brook NL A2H 6E6 Phone: (709) 637-2040 Fax: (709) 637-8060 Website: www.env.gov.nl.ca/parks Email: parksinfo@gov.nl.ca Statistical Report 2016 prepared by: Glenda Peddle Photo credits: Parks and Natural Areas Division (PNAD)

Table of Contents Executive Summary iii v Introduction 1 1.0 Revenue and Fees 2 1.1 Revenue Breakdown 2 1.1.1 Fees 2 1.2 Five (5) Year Revenue Comparison 3 1.3 Camping Fees: Atlantic Canada Comparison 3 2.0 Campsite Occupancy Rates 4 2.1 Key Provincial Tourism Indicators 5 3.0 Nights Sold by Origin 6 3.1 Nights Sold by Month 6 3.2 Origin of Resident Campers 6 3.3 Origin of Non-Resident Campers 6 4.0 Visitation 2015 Camping Season 7 4.1 Visitation Breakdown 2016 7 4.2 Visitation Breakdown by Month 7 5.0 Camping Equipment Utilized 8 5.1 Camping Equipment Utilized Breakdown for Tents 8 5.2 Camping Equipment Utilized Breakdown for Trailers 8 5.3 Camping Equipment Utilized Breakdown for RV s 8 5.4 Group Camping 8 6.0 Campsite Reservation System 9 7.0 Wilderness Reserve Access Permits 2015 10 8.0 Interpretation Program Summary 11 Appendix I Provincial Camping Parks and Reserves Configuration and Descriptions 12 iii

Appendix II Figures 19 Figure 1: Provincial Parks and Reserves - Island of Newfoundland 19 Figure 2: Provincial Parks and Reserves - Labrador 20 Appendix III Statistical Data: Tables 21 Table 1 Provincial Camping Parks and Reserves Revenue Breakdown 2016 21 Table 2 Five (5) Year Comparison Revenue Breakdown 22 Table 3 Provincial Camping Fees 2016; Atlantic Canada Comparison 22 Table 4 Campsite Occupancy Rates for 2016 23 Table 5 Seasonal Occupancy Rates; Five (5) Year Comparison 23 Table 6 Five (5) Year Comparison of Nights Sold (2012-2016) 24 Table 7 Nights Sold by Origin 2016 24 Table 8 Nights Sold by Month 25 Table 9 Origin of Resident Campers 2016 26 Table 10 Origin of Non-Resident Campers 2016 26 Table 11 Visitation Breakdown 2016 27 Table 12 Visitation Breakdown by Month 27 Table 13 Camping Equipment by Type per Provincial Park 2016 28 Table 14 Bay du Nord Wilderness Reserve Access Permits; Five (5) Year Span 29 Table 15 Avalon Wilderness Reserves Access Permits; Five (5) Year Span 29 Table 16 Campsite Reservation Service; Five (5) Year Comparison 30 Table 17 Campsite Reservations Method; Five (5) Year Comparison 30 Table 18 Interpretation Program Attendance 2016 30 Table 19 Five (5) Year Interpretation Program Attendance by Activity 30 Appendix IV Statistical Data: Charts 31 Chart 1 Nights Sold by Month 31 Chart 2 Visitation Breakdown by Month 31 iv

Parks and Natural Areas Division Statistical Report Executive Summary Parks and Natural Areas Division of the Department of Environment and Climate Change is currently responsible for the management of 54 parks and protected areas. The areas include 13 camping parks, seven day-use parks, the T Railway Provincial Park, 10 park reserves, one waterway provincial park, two wilderness reserves, 18 ecological reserves, one public reserve and a special management area (Appendix I). These areas protect significant natural features of the province, while also providing outdoor recreation, education and research opportunities. In 2016, visitors purchased 64,440 camping nights in provincial park campgrounds which is an increase of 1.6 per cent compared to 2015. The Division generated revenue of $1,219,371.12 with seven parks showing an increase in revenue over 2015. In 2015 the revenue collected from seniors discounts was $253,915.37 and in 2016 that number was $308,138.88. The campsite reservation service had a total of 13,243 reservations for the 2016 camping season. This was an increase of 8 per cent from 2015. Cape St. Mary s Ecological Reserve saw an increase of 24 per cent in Interpretation Program visitation in the 2016 season, while Mistaken Point Ecological Reserve saw a 43 per cent increase in visitation. This increase was likely due to the successful inscription of Mistaken Point on the World Heritage Site list in July 2016 and the addition of two Interpreters for the 2016 season which increased the number of tours offered to the site. v

Introduction Parks and Natural Areas Division of the Department of Environment and Climate Change is responsible for the planning, establishment and management of Newfoundland and Labrador s provincial parks, wilderness and ecological reserves, and Canadian heritage rivers. Currently, the system of provincial parks and reserves includes 54 areas; 13 camping parks, seven day use parks, the T Railway Provincial Park, 10 park reserves, one waterway provincial park, two wilderness reserves, 18 ecological reserves, one special management area and one public reserve (See Appendix I and II for details). The Division is a member of the Canadian Parks Council and the Canadian Heritage Rivers Board and works with Parks Canada in planning new national parks and national marine conservation areas in the province. Newfoundland and Labrador's parks and reserves are created and maintained for five key reasons: biodiversity conservation outdoor recreation scientific research education ecotourism Three pieces of legislation guide the Division's activities: Provincial Parks Act Wilderness and Ecological Reserves Act National Parks Lands Act The Division has two main program areas: Park Operations and Administration, and Natural Areas. The headquarters office is located in Corner Brook and there are 16 regional offices around the province. The 2016 Statistical Report contains information about visitor activity including occupancy rates and revenue generation for the 13 provincial camping parks, at two of the ecological reserves (Cape St. Mary s and Mistaken Point) and in the two wilderness reserves (Avalon and Bay du Nord). Visitor data is not collected at the 35 remaining parks and reserves, including the T Railway Provincial Park. Therefore, this report is considered to be a conservative account of the number of visitors that enjoy Newfoundland and Labrador s parks and natural areas. Visitor data is collected from the provincial parks through the following sources: Camper registration in the 13 camping parks Camping reservation system Surveys in the parks Visitor data is collected from the wilderness and ecological reserves through the following sources: Wilderness reserve access permits Interpretive programs in two ecological reserves 1

1.0 Revenue and Fees In 2016, total revenue generation for the Division was $1,219,371.12. This represents a decrease of $11,455.92 or -1 per cent from 2015 (Table 1, page 21). The decrease in revenue is partially due to more seniors taking advantage of the senior discount fees in 2016. This revenue increased from $253,915.37 in 2015 to $308,138.88 for 2016 1.1 Revenue Breakdown 1.1.1 Fees (all prices include HST) Vehicle entry permits Daily permit -$5.09 Province-wide seasonal -$20.35 Serviced Campsites include electrical service. Nightly Fee - $28.08 Weekly Fee - $173.42 Monthly Fee - $690.00 Seasonal Fees - $2,275.52 to $2,612.22 (depending on the length of park season) Table 1 (Appendix III, page 21) shows the breakdown of revenue generation by campground/reserve for the 2016 season. Barachois Pond, Butter Pot and Notre Dame, the three keystone parks, generated the most revenue ($545,352.46. Table 1, page 21). These parks each have 100 campsites or more, and are located along the Trans Canada Highway. Some of the provincial parks generate over 20 per cent of their revenue based on vehicle entry/day use. In those areas facilities, services, and/or natural features attract visitors. For instance, J. T. Cheeseman Provincial Park has a beautiful beach for day use visitors; Blow Me Down Provincial Park caters to fisherman in the area who rely on its shower and laundry facilities, and Sir Richard Squires Memorial Provincial Park is located on a licensed salmon river and provides boat rentals to fisherman. Seniors receive a discount of 35 per cent from the Seasonal and Daily vehicle entry/day use Fees and Camping Fees. Revenue collected in 2016 for the senior discount fee increased by $54,223.50 or 18 per cent over 2015. The regular vehicle entry/day use revenue in 2016 increased by $3,756.63 or 3 per cent over 2015. The regular camping fees in 2016 decreased by 10 per cent or $75,024.73 from 2015, while the Senior camping fees increased by 22 per cent or $50,299.57 over 2015. 2 Partially serviced campsites include access to comfort stations, pit toilets, and water taps. Nightly Fee - $18.32 Weekly Fee - $112.35 Monthly Fee - $451.86 Seasonal Fee - $1,386.11 to $1,703.63 (depending on the length of park season) Senior Discount - 35 per cent off Camping and Vehicle Entry Fees Winter Camping Fee $175 (Butter Pot & Notre Dame) Non-Camping Fees Boat Hire - $10.18 per 1/2 day (only available at Butter Pot and Sir Richard Squires Memorial) Cape St. Mary s Guide Book - $5.09 Cape St. Mary s Poster - $9.95 Dumping Station - $5.09 Firewood - $5.09 to $7 per bundle Laundry - $1.50/wash and $0.25 a dryer/ 5 mins NL Birds Book - $3.05 NL Butterflies Book - $3.05 Park Building Rental - Ski Chalet Notre Dame $25.44 - $203.54, all others $203.54/day Showers - $5.09 Summer Storage - $3.05/night Trees & Shrubs Book - $6.62 Winter Storage - $101.77/winter Cape St. Mary's Ecological Reserve Guided Tour (1-1.5 hrs) $7.12 per person Group tours also available

1.2 Five Year Revenue Comparison Revenue generation over the past five years is summarized in Table 2 (Page 22). The 2016 season saw a decrease in revenue (10 per cent or $11,456) from the previous year. The decrease in revenue may have been partly due to the increase in senior discount fees (more Seniors are becoming aware and taking advantage of the discounted fees). 1.3 Camping Fees - Atlantic Canada Comparison Camping fees for Newfoundland and Labrador s provincial parks remain the lowest in Atlantic Canada (Table 3, page 22). The definition of a partially-serviced campsite versus a serviced campsite is somewhat different in all Atlantic provinces; however, Newfoundland and Labrador still has the lowest base rates (fees were increased in 2016). Additional vehicle entry fees may apply and are not included in camping fees listed. 3

2.0 Campsite Occupancy Rates The thirteen camping parks provide a total of 1,052 campsites to the public (Table 4, page 23). As a comparison, the two national parks in the province provide a total of 604 campsites to the public. Opening and closing dates varied by park; from 101 to 124 nights between May and September (Appendix I). The number of available campsite nights for the season totaled 122,565 nights. A total of 64,440 nights sold, resulted in a seasonal (May - September) occupancy rate of 51 per cent for 2016. The three highest seasonal occupancy rates were Butter Pot and Lockston Path (tied with 69 per cent) La Manche(65 per cent), and Barachois Pond (64 per cent). (Table 4 & 5, page 23). The July/August (peak season) occupancy rate was 63 per cent for 2016. The three highest July/August occupancy rates were Lockston Path (87 per cent), Barachois Pond (80 per cent), La Manche and Pistolet Bay (tied with 78 per cent). (Table 4, page 23). The overall seasonal weekend occupancy rate was 63 per cent for 2016. Seven of the thirteen Provincial Parks showed an increase in seasonal weekend occupancy for 2016 over 2015 with Lockston Path Provincial Park having the largest increase from 70% in 2015 to 85% in 2016. (Table 4, page 23). The weekend occupancy rate for all parks in July and August was 79 per cent, an increase of 8 per cent from 2015 (Table 4, page 23). 4

2.1 Key Provincial Tourism Indicators* Estimates indicate that the province registered a small increase in non-resident visitors during 2016, with overall visitation increasing by nearly 3 per cent compared to the year before. The number of non-resident automobile visitors to the province reached 101,004 for the period of January to December 2016, an increase of almost 5 per cent over the same period last year. Based on available data, the occupancy rate for provincial roofed accommodations reached 50.2 per cent for the period ending December 2016, a decrease of less than one percentage point from 2015. *Data supplied by the Department of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development 5

3.0 Nights Sold by Origin The total number of nights sold for 2016 was 64,440 representing an increase of 524 (1.6 per cent) from 2015 (Table 6 & 7, page 24). 50,989 (79 per cent) were from this province, a decrease of 2,630 (5 per cent) over last year. 9,482 (15 per cent) were from other Canadian provinces, an increase of 1,585 (20 per cent) over last year. 2,115 (3 per cent) were from U.S., an increase of 364 (21 per cent) over last year. 674 (1 per cent) were from other international countries, an increase of 25 (4 per cent) over last year. 1,180 (2 per cent) of nights sold were of unknown origin. Sir Richard Squires Memorial welcomed the highest percentage of residents from the province, while Pistolet Bay saw the highest number of visitors from the USA and J. T. Cheeseman welcomed the highest percentage of visitors from other Canadian Provinces and Pinware River welcomed the highest percentage of visitors from other International Countries (Table 7, page 24). 3.1 Nights Sold by Month The highest number of nights sold in any one month for the 2016 camping season was in the month of July with 21,277 (33 per cent) nights sold. (Table 8, page 25 and Chart 1, page 31) Butter Pot had the highest number of nights sold for each month with a total of 14,102 nights for the season. Barachois Pond had the second highest number for each month with a total of 11,956 nights for the season. (Table 8, page 25) 3.2 Origin of Resident Campers The majority of the 50,989 camping nights sold to residents of Newfoundland and Labrador were sold to visitors from the Avalon Peninsula, Stephenville, and Corner Brook areas. (Table 9, page 26) Origin 1, Avalon Peninsula; 23,179 or 45 per cent of the resident total and 36 per cent of the overall total. Origin 5, ; Stephenville 8,062 or 16 per cent of the resident total and 12 per cent of the overall total. Origin Code: 1. Avalon Peninsula 2. Burin Peninsula 3. South Coast 4. Stephenville Area 5. Corner Brook Area 6. (Grand Falls Windsor Area) 7. Bonavista Area 8. Notre Dame Bay Area 9. Northern Peninsula 10. Labrador 3.3 Origin of Non-Resident Campers There were 9,482 nights sold to Canadian residents outside this province. The majority of the visitors came from Ontario (3,503). The total number of nights sold to visitors from the USA was 2,115 which represents 3 per cent of the overall total of visitors. The remaining 1,854 nights sold were visitors from other International Countries (674) and campers of unknown origin (1,180) (Table 10, page 26) 6

4.0 Visitation 2016 Camping Season This year there were 179,137 visitors camping in our Provincial Parks. The highest number of visitors were at Butter Pot Provincial Park, 40,489 (23 per cent). The second highest number were at Barachois Pond with 33,917 (19 per cent) and the third highest number of visitors were at Notre Dame with 19,643 (11 per cent). (Tables 11 & 12, page 27) 4.1 Visitation Breakdown 2016 Of the 179,137 visitors there were 112,102 (63 per cent) adults and 36,993 (21 per cent) children. As well, there were 30,022 (16 per cent) seniors. (Table 11, page 27) The number of adults and children decreased while the number of seniors increased by 6,493 or 27 per cent in 2016 from last year. The highest percentage of adults was at Blow Me Down and Sandbanks with 706 per cent. The highest percentage of children was at La Manche with 30 per cent and the highest percentage of seniors was at J. T, Cheeseman with 31 per cent. (Table 11, page 27) The highest number of adults (25,797) and children (9,455) was at Butter Pot. The highest number of seniors (5,857) was at Barachois Pond. (Table 11, page 27) 4.2 Visitation Breakdown by Month Of the 179,137 visitors to stay in our Provincial Parks the highest number of visitors were in the month of July with 58,675 which represents 33 per cent of the total number of visitors for the 2016 season. There were 55,659 (31 per cent) visitors in August for the second highest number of visitors and the third highest number was 34,413 (19 per cent) in June. Table 12, page 27 and Chart 2, page 31) The highest number for any one month was in August at Butter Pot, 11,882. Butter Pot also had the second highest number, 11,625 which was in July. The third highest number was at Barachois Pond with 10,693 in July. (Table 12, page 27) 7

5.0 Camping Equipment Utilized Of the 64,440 nights sold in provincial camping parks for the 2016 season, 16,318 (25 per cent) were tents. 40,366 (63 per cent) were hard top campers or travel trailers, and 7,756 (12 per cent) were camper trucks or RV s (Table 13, page 28). Camping Equipment Codes Code 1: Tents 5.1 Camping Equipment Breakdown for Tents There were 16,318 nights sold to campers in tents for the 2016 season. The top three parks were Butter Pot with 3,087 (19 per cent), Barachois Pond with 1,872 (11 per cent), and La Manche with 1,588 (10 per cent). (Table 13, page 28) 5.2 Camping Equipment Breakdown for Trailers Code 2: Tow-Behind Hard Top Campers or Travel Trailers including 5th Wheels A breakdown of the 40,366 nights sold to campers in hard top campers or travel trailers is as follows: 5,883 (14 per cent) were in trailers up to 18 7,736 (19 per cent) were in trailers up to 21 17,415 (43 per cent) were in trailers up to 27 8,770 (22 per cent) were in trailers up to 35 562 (2 per cent) were in trailers over 35 (Table 13, page 28) 5.3 Camping Equipment Breakdown for RVs A breakdown of the 7,756 nights sold to campers in RVs is as follows: Code 3: Self Propelled Camping Vehicles including Camper trucks and R V s 1,705 (22 per cent) were in RVs up to 18 961 (12 per cent) were in RVs up to 21 3,256 (42 per cent) were in RVs up to 27 1,595 (21 per cent) were in RVs up to 35 239 (3 per cent ) were in RVs over 35 (Table 13, page 28) 5.4 Group Camping Four of the provincial camping parks offer a group camping area. This area is available free of charge but must be booked in advance with the Park Manager. It is mainly used by youth groups such as Cadets, Girl Guides, and Boy Scouts. 8

6.0 Campsite Reservation System The 2016 camping season was the tenth season for the Campsite Reservation Service in provincial parks. Reservations are made by either calling the toll free number (1-877-214-2267) or by visiting the website (www.nlcamping.ca). When visiting the website, a camper can select a campsite and length of stay. There is a charge of $10.69 for each reservation and this fee is directed to the reservation service provider to cover the cost of the service. In 2016, The reservation service was operational from April 26th until September 18th. Tables 16 and 17 (page 30) show the total number of reservations made and the breakdown of website versus call centre. Campers are now required to pay all fees upfront when making their reservations. 9

7.0 Wilderness Reserve Access Permits 2015 Access to wilderness reserves is managed through a permit system. Every visitor to the Avalon and Bay du Nord Wilderness Reserves requires an entry permit. Permits are available at a variety of locations around the province and are usually processed within one day. Entry to both wilderness reserves is free. A total of 198 permits were issued for 2015. There were 161 permits issued for Bay du Nord Wilderness Reserve and 37 permits issued for the Avalon Wilderness Reserve. There was an overall decrease of 50 per cent in permits issued to Bay du Nord Wilderness Reserve compared to 2014 (Table 14, page 29) and a 51 per cent decrease for the Avalon Wilderness Reserve (Table 15, page 29). Visitors to the Bay du Nord depend mostly on winter weather conditions to travel through the reserve on snowmobile. An abundance of snow tends to contribute to the higher numbers of permits issued. 10

8.0 Interpretive Program Visitors can enjoy interpretive programs at Cape St. Mary s Ecological Reserve and Mistaken Point Ecological Reserve. Visitation rates are based on visitors to the Cape St. Mary s Ecological Reserve visitor centre while Mistaken Point visitation is based on visitors on the guided tours. Cape St. Mary s had an increase of 4,256 participants or 24 per cent from last season (Table 18 and 19, page 30). Mistaken Point had an increase of 862 participants or 76 per cent (Table 18 and 19, page 30). Cape St. Mary s Ecological Reserve Mistaken Point Ecological Reserve 11

APPENDIX I Provincial Parks and Reserves Configuration and Descriptions Provincial Parks: There are a total of 32 provincial parks in the province. These areas provide the public with a variety of opportunities for outdoor recreation, education and enjoyment. Type Number Area (Hectares) Provincial Parks Camping 13 12,221 Day Use 7 2,354 Waterway (Main River) 1 15,220 T'Railway 1 3,258 Park Reserves 10 3,307 TOTAL 32 33,102 Camping Parks (13) Of the thirteen camping parks, three are keystone (along the TCH, having in excess of 100 campsites, and are staffed year round) and 10 are regional parks (summer season). These parks are set aside to protect and provide significant provincial destinations within the province. They protect and offer distinctive natural features and visitor experiences for both residents and out-of-province visitors. Most provide both overnight and day-use services and have facilities that are commensurate with their distinctive role. Year Area Picnic Provincial Park Open (Hectares) Campsites Overflow Sites Barachois Pond 1961 3,497 150 25 Yes Blow Me Down 1972 226 28 20 Yes Butter Pot 1964 2,833 175 0 Yes J. T. Cheeseman 1960 206 92 14 Yes Dildo Run 1967 327 55 15 Yes Frenchman's Cove 1967 51 76 12 Yes La Manche 1966 1,394 82 10 Yes Lockston Path 1966 773 57 20 Yes Notre Dame 1959 113 100 24 Yes Pinware River 1974 68 22 10 Yes Pistolet Bay 1974 897 30 15 Yes Sandbanks 1973 232 30 0 Yes Sir Richard Squires Memorial 1959 1,574 155 29 Yes TOTAL 12,221 1,052 194 12

Day Use Areas (7) These areas are set aside to protect the scenic quality of and provide access to those beaches, vistas and other natural features in the province that possess extraordinary or special natural beauty that are in close proximity to or on major travel routes. They are passive attractions for the enjoyment and appreciation of both residents and out-of-province visitors. Provincial Park Year Open Campsites Overflow Picnic Sites Area (Hectares) Arches, The 1972 0 0 Yes 13 Cataracts 1959 0 0 Yes 172 Chance Cove 1974 0 0 Yes 2,068 Codroy Valley 1972 0 0 Yes 24 Deadman's Bay 1972 0 0 72 Dungeon 1980 0 0 Yes 2 Gooseberry Cove 1972 0 0 Yes 3 TOTAL 2,354 T Railway Provincial Park (1) This linear park consists of approximately nine hundred kilometers of the former Canadian National Railway, stretching from St. John s on Newfoundland s east coast to Port Aux Basques on the west coast. It provides an all season, multi-use recreational corridor, developed and managed in consultation with community partners to maximize adventure tourism and recreation opportunities. It also has been identified as part of the Trans Canada Trail. Waterway Park (1) T Railway Provincial Park Waterway parks are established to preserve significant rivers or sections of such rivers including headwaters, tributaries, and/or intermediate linking lakes, together with adjacent land for recreational purposes and/or protection. Main River Canadian Heritage River area was designated as Newfoundland and Labrador s first Waterway Provincial Park in 2009. Main River, Newfoundland and Labrador s first Waterway Provincial Park 13

Park Reserves (10) There are 10 park reserves in this province. These are areas set aside to protect sites of natural significance that do not offer camping or day use facilities. Provincial Park Reserves Date Established Special Features Area (Hectares) Bellevue Beach 1959 Capelin 70 Duley Lake 1973 Forest 690 Fitzgerald's Pond 1972 Forest; Lichen 163 Flatwater Pond 1968 Ponds 87 Grand Codroy 1966 Shorebirds 9 Jack's Pond 1959 Forest; Rare Plants 344 Jipujijkuei Kuespem 1976 Forest; Landscape 669 Jonathan's Pond 1966 Birch 343 Marine Drive 1981 Forest; Landscape 617 Windmill Bight 1966 Wetlands; Beach 315 TOTAL 3,307 Canadian Heritage River System (2) Canadian Heritage Rivers Windmill Bight The Canadian Heritage Rivers System (CHRS) is a cooperative program of federal, provincial and territorial governments. The objective of the CHRS program is to give national recognition to outstanding Canadian rivers and to ensure long-term management that will preserve their natural, human and recreational values. In February 2001, Main River was officially designated a Canadian Heritage River and in 2005 the Bay du Nord River was designated a Canadian Heritage River. River Year Nominated Year Designated Area Hectares Bay du Nord 1992 2005 103,700 Main River 1991 2001 20,139 TOTAL 123,839 14

Wilderness Reserves (2) Wilderness Reserves are set aside to provide protection to herds of the province s three types of caribou (Newfoundland woodland caribou, Labrador woodland caribou, and Labrador barren ground caribou). In addition, they provide areas within which people can have a high quality, primitive, wilderness experience. Traditional recreational activities such as hiking, canoeing, camping, hunting and fishing are permitted. There are two wilderness reserves: the Avalon Wilderness Reserve and the Bay du Nord Wilderness Reserve. Woodland Caribou Ecological Reserves (18) Ecological reserves are special natural areas set aside to protect representative samples of the province s 25 natural regions or unique natural features. There are seven seabird ecological reserves, seven botanical ecological reserves, three fossil ecological reserves, and one ecosystem ecological reserve in the province. These areas are smaller than wilderness reserves and are usually more ecologically sensitive. Therefore, the regulations that protect these sites are more restrictive. Atlantic Puffins at Witless Bay Seabird Ecological Reserve. Public Reserves (1) Public Reserves are areas of Crown Land designated under the Lands Act by ministerial order for the purpose and period set out in the order. Parks and Natural Areas Division use this designation to protect unique natural features while still allowing limited development activities. In 2002, Glover Island Public Reserve was established to protect the habitat of the Newfoundland Marten, a then-listed endangered species. The designation was renewed in 2013 for a further ten year period. Newfoundland Marten Is now listed as threatened. Newfoundland Marten Special Management Area (1) Established in July 2009 under the Lands Act, the Main River Special Management Area protects the viewshed integrity and acts as an environmental buffer for the Main River Waterway Provincial Park. 15

Reserve Date Established Special Features Area (Hectares) Wilderness Reserves Avalon Wilderness Reserve 1986 Wilderness 107,000 Bay du Nord Wilderness Reserve 1990 Wilderness 289,500 Ecological Reserves Baccalieu Island 1995 Seabirds 538 Cape St. Mary's 1983 Seabirds 1,001 Funk Island 1983 Seabirds 20 Gannet Island 1983 Seabirds 202 Hare Bay Islands 1983 Seabirds 442 Witless Bay Islands 1983 Seabirds 141 Burnt Cape 2000 Rare Plants 363 Hawke Hill 1992 Rare Plants 131 King George IV 1997 Waterfowl Delta 1,841 Redfir Lake - Kapitagas Channel 1995 Jack Pine 8,233 Watts Point 1990 Rare Plants 3,090 West Brook 1993 Red Pine 1,074 Mistaken Point 1987 Fossils 565 Table Point 1990 Fossils 116 Fortune Head 1992 Fossils 221 Sandy Cove Rare Plants 15 Provisional Ecological Reserves Little Grand Lake 1999 Boreal Forest 73,115 Lawn Bay 2010 Seabirds 22 Public Reserve Glover Island 2002 Newfoundland Marten 17,758 Special Management Area-Main River 2009 Viewshed 4,900 TOTAL 510,288 16

Opening and Closing Dates - 2016 Provincial Park/Reserve Opening Closing Barachois Pond May 18, 2016 September 19, 2016 Blow Me Down June 3, 2016 September12, 2016 Butter Pot May 18, 2016 September 19, 2016 Dildo Run June 3, 2016 September 19, 2016 Frenchman's Cove May 18, 2016 September 19, 2016 J.T. Cheeseman May 18, 2016 September 19, 2016 La Manche May 18 2016 September 19, 2016 Lockston Path May 18, 2016 September 19, 2016 Notre Dame May 18, 2016 September 19, 2016 Pinware River June 3, 2016 September 19, 2016 Pistolet Bay June 3, 2016 September 19, 2016 Sandbanks May 27, 2016 September 19, 2016 Squires Memorial May 27, 2016 September 12, 2016 Ecological Reserves Cape St. Mary's May 14, 2016 October 21, 2016 Mistaken Point May 14, 2016 October 21, 2016 Day Use Provincial Parks Arches May 20, 2016 October 11, 2016 Cataracts June 10, 2016 October 11, 2016 Chance Cove April 8, 2016 October 11, 2016 Codroy Valley June10, 2016 October 11, 2016 Deadman's Bay June 10, 2016 October 11, 2016 Dungeon June 10, 2016 October 11, 2016 Gooseberry Cove June 10, 2016 October 11, 2016 17

Campground Services and Amenities The provincial parks campground services and amenities are listed below. With the installation of electrical service on select campsites in five provincial parks in 2010, the number of campsites with electricity now totals 145 campsites in six provincial parks. All 13 provincial camping parks have modern washrooms with hot showers and flush toilets (comfort station) and are wheelchair accessible. Each of the 13 provincial camping parks has a trailer dumping station. In 2012, a total of 12 parks provided visitors with access to wireless internet hotspots. As well, all camping parks continue with a curbside recycling program initiated in 2011. Provincial Park Campground Barachois Pond Blow Me Down Butter Pot Dildo Run Frenchman s Cove J.T. Cheeseman La Manche Lockston Path Notre Dame Pinware River Pistolet Bay Sandbanks Sir Richard Squires Memorial Electrical Sites 4 4 4 4 4 Day Use Areas Dumping Station 1 2 1 2 2 Modern Washrooms wheelchair accessible 1 2 2 Laundry Facilities 2 1 2 2 Public Pay Phone Swimming Area Hiking Trails Playground 3 3 3 3 Interpretation Programs Winter Camping Winter Storage Cross Country Ski Trails Boat Launch Interpretation Activity Center Group Campground Wi-fi 6 6 6 5 5 5 6 5 5 6 6 6 Curbside Recycling 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 1 - Work completed in 2006/07 2 - Work completed in 2007/08 3 - Work completed in 2008/09 4 - Work completed in 2009/10 5 - Wi-Fi Piloted in 2011 6- Wi-Fi Piloted in 2012 Work completed under the Provincial Parks Renewal Strategy (2006-2010) 18

Parks and Natural Areas Division Statistical Report Appendix II FIGURES Figure 1: Provincial Parks and Reserves Island of Newfoundland 19

Parks and Natural Areas Division Statistical Report Figure 2: Provincial Parks and Reserves - Labrador 20

Table 1: PROVINCIAL CAMPING PARKS AND RESERVES REVENUE BREAKDOWN 2016 Provincial Park/Reserve (# campsites) REGULAR REVENUE CAMPING VEHICLE ENTRY SENIOR DISCOUNT REGULAR REVENUE SENIOR DISCOUNT OTHER CAMPING REVENUE TOTAL Butter Pot (175) $155,848.66 $46,088.58 $26,229.09 $1,742.26 $2,800.89 $232,709.48 Barachois Pond (150) $104,798.62 $53,945.14 $14,741.56 $1,782.19 $2,025.10 $177,292.61 Notre Dame (100) $87,100.41 $32,880.77 $11,940.73 $2,117.05 $1,311.41 $135,350.37 La Manche (83) $97,629.12 $24,371.06 $6,763.78 $321.37 $683.43 $129,768.76 Lockston Path (57) $70,320.68 $18,529.94 $10,295.95 $1,520.62 $1,442.95 $102,110.14 Frenchman's Cove (76) $56,386.99 $23,421.86 $6,390.23 $1,035.22 $138.57 $87,372.87 Sir Richard Squires Memorial (155) $34,837.82 $24,366.42 $8,868.96 $1,483.51 $5,196.74 $74,753.45 J. T. Cheeseman (92) $35,488.29 $23,337.47 $12,149.91 $5,112.86 $20.97 $76,109.50 Dildo Run (55) $49,312.83 $16,149.88 $5,125.04 $1,345.95 $896.12 $72,829.82 Pistolet Bay (30) $21,219.75 $7,842.66 $4,411.05 $1,201.31 $1,086.11 $35,760.88 Blow Me Down (28) $15,632.72 $5,240.77 $6,641.42 $1,691.88 $2,864.18 $32,070.97 Sandbanks (30) $16,156.56 $3,974.38 $9,114.35 $1,959.42 $292.29 $31,497.00 Pinware River (22) $7,480.54 $3,176.76 $2,428.56 $867.34 $462.11 $14,415.31 Reservation Service $0.00 $0.00 $14,697.75 $2,632.21 $0.00 $17,329.96 Total $752,212.99 $283,325.69 $139,798.38 $24,813.19 $19,220.87 $1,219,371.12 * Other camping revenue includes: dumping station, showers, summer storage, firewood, boat rentals, winter camping, laundry, winter storage, sale of book, and fees for guided tours. Parks and Natural Areas Division Statistical Report Appendix III Tables: Statistical Data 21

Table 2: Five (5) Year Revenue Comparison Provincial Park/Reserve 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Barachois Pond $177,235 $170,166 $162,414 $186,279 $177,293 Blow Me Down $25,127 $24,328 $24,234 $28,302 $32,071 Butter Pot $225,005 $212,843 $205,825 $229,787 $232,710 J. T. Cheeseman $64,320 $63,292 $59,444 $69,679 $76,109 Dildo Run $51,906 $60,736 $56,165 $72,695 $72,830 Frenchman's Cove $95,331 $96,195 $94,770 $112,323 $87,373 La Manche $112,812 $100,028 $97,142 $130,507 $129,769 Lockston Path $79,184 $82,238 $80,065 $93,464 $102,110 Notre Dame $132,979 $140,329 $124,494 $138,541 $135,350 Pinware River $11,230 $9,375 $9,341 $10,788 $14,415 Pistolet Bay $26,112 $25,649 $21,734 $32,396 $35,761 Sandbanks $27,570 $31,444 $26,585 $33,179 $31,497 Sir Richard Squires Memorial $50,770 $58,851 $56,552 $73,015 $74,753 Burnt Cape $2,360 $0 $0 $0 $0 Reservation Service $0 $0 $0 $19,873 $17,330 TOTAL $1,081,941 $1,075,477 $1,018765 $1,230,827 $1,219371 Table 3: Provincial Camping Fees 2016; Atlantic Canada Comparison Province Partially Serviced % Higher than NL Serviced (Electrical) % Higher than NL Newfoundland and Labrador $20 $30 Nova Scotia $27 50% $34 23% New Brunswick $28 55% $33 19% Prince Edward Island $27 50% $30 9% 22

Table 4: Campsite Occupancy Rates for 2016 Seasonal *Total Nights Total Nights Seasonal July/August Weekend July/Aug Weekend Provincial Park Nights Sites Available Sold Occupancy Occupancy Occupancy Occupancy Barachois Pond 124 150 18,600 11,956 64% 80% 77% 94% Blow Me Down 101 28 2,828 1,300 46% 59% 55% 84% Butter Pot 117 175 20,475 14,102 69% 76% 88% 102% Dildo Run 108 55 5,940 3,265 55% 73% 57% 87% Frenchman's 124 76 9,424 4,662 49% 60% 70% 82% J. T. Cheeseman 124 82 9,548 3,117 27% 39% 26% 38% La Manche 124 82 10,168 6,587 65% 78% 89% 103% Lockston Path 124 57 6,944 4,530 69% 87% 85% 106% Notre Dame 124 100 12,400 6,490 52% 72% 68% 90% Pinware River 108 22 2,376 675 28% 35% 25% 35% Pistolet Bay 108 30 3,240 1,833 57% 78% 52% 83% Sandbanks 115 30 3,450 1,312 38% 56% 45% 72% Sir Richard Squires Memorial 108 155 17,172 4,611 27% 28% 28% 37% Provincial Total 1,052 122,565 64,440 51% 63% 63% 79% *Total number of available nights maybe higher due to used overflow sites in some parks. Table 5: Seasonal Occupancy Rates; Five (5) Year Comparison Provincial Park 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Barachois Pond 66% 65% 64% 64% 64% Blow Me Down 37% 36% 37% 41% 46% Butter Pot 73% 72% 68% 68% 69% Dildo Run 45% 55% 50% 55% 55% Frenchman's Cove 58% 59% 62% 59% 49% J. T. Cheeseman 31% 26% 24% 26% 27% La Manche 64% 64% 61% 62% 65% Lockston Path 55% 60% 64% 63% 69% Notre Dame 61% 63% 54% 53% 52% Pinware River 26% 20% 22% 22% 28% Pistolet Bay 47% 46% 39% 51% 57% Sandbanks 32% 40% 34% 40% 38% Sir Richard Squires Memorial 21% 24% 25% 27% 27% Average 52% 53% 51% 52% 51% 23

Table 6: Five (5) Year Comparison of Nights Sold 2012-2016 Provincial Park 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2014/15% Barachois Pond 12,302 12,177 12,005 11,962 11,956-0.3% Blow Me Down 1,060 1,016 1,053 1,175 1,300 10.4% Butter Pot 14,919 14,840 13,950 13,837 14,102-8.1% Dildo Run 2,682 3,264 2,966 3,242 3,265 8.5% Frenchman's Cove 5,444 5,535 5,837 5,518 4,662-5.8% J. T. Cheeseman 2,918 2,996 2,793 3,022 3,117 7.6% La Manche 6,509 6,588 6,233 6,320 6,587 1.4% Lockston Path 3,844 4,193 4,225 4,148 4,530-1.8% Notre Dame 7,611 7,856 6,744 6,561 6,490-2.8% Pinware River 627 486 514 522 675 1.5% Pistolet Bay 1,512 1,492 1,280 1,651 1,833 22.5% Sandbanks 1,101 1,394 1,162 1,392 1,312 16.5% Sir Richard Squires Memorial 3,644 4,054 4,151 4,566 4,611 9.1% Provincial Total 64,173 65,891 62,913 63,916 64,440 1.6% Table 7: Nights Sold By Origin 2016 Total Other *Other Provincial Park Nights Sold NL ( %) Canadians ( %) US (%) International (%) Barachois Pond 11,956 10,960 (92%) 682 (6%) 119 (1%) 30 (0.3%) Blow Me Down 1,300 485 (37%) 638 (49%) 113 (9%) 39 (3%) Butter Pot 14,102 12,945 (92%) 868 (6%) 145 (1%) 57 (0.4%) Dildo Run 3,265 1,196 (37%) 1,462 (45%) 465 (14%) 98 (3%) Frenchman's Cove 4,662 54,124 (88%) 443 (10%) 40 (1%) 34 (1%) J. T. Cheeseman 3,117 814 (26%) 1,817 (58%) 350 (11%) 84 (3%) La Manche 6,587 5,717 (87%) 497 (8%) 124 (2%) 100 (1.5%) Lockston Path 4,530 3,271 (72%) 900 (20%) 155 (3%) 75 (2%) Notre Dame 6,490 5,820 (90%) 417 (6%) 108 (2%) 34 (0.5%) Pinware River 675 121 (18%) 327 (48%) 110 (16%) 31 (5%) Pistolet Bay 1,833 187 (10%) 996 (54%) 308 (17%) 73 (4%) Sandbanks 1,312 986 (75%) 253 (19%) 44 (3%) 7 (0.5%) Sir Richard Squires Memorial 4,611 4,363 (95%) 182 (4%) 34 (1%) 12 (0.3%) Provincial Total 64,440 50,989 (79%) 9,482 (15%) 2,115 (3%) 674 (2%) *Other international countries represents visitors from outside the U.S. and Canada. 1180 Visitors from unknown origin (1%) 24

Table 8: Nights Sold by Month 2016 PARK NAME MAY JUNE JULY AUG SEPT TOTAL Barachois Pond 1,084 2,295 3,,725 3,689 1,163 11,956 Blow Me Down 0 199 497 527 77 1,300 Butter Pot 1,214 2,990 4,126 4,107 1,665 14,102 Dildo Run 0 478 1,307 1,168 312 3,265 Frenchman s Cove 404 799 1,419 1,405 635 4,662 J. T. Cheeseman 81 484 1,024 1,214 314 3,117 La Manche 583 1,288 1,998 1,983 735 6,587 Lockston Path 235 684 1,470 1,597 544 4,530 Notre Dame 466 945 2,321 2,147 611 6,490 Pinware River 0 130 262 215 68 675 Pistolet Bay 0 257 718 728 130 1,833 Sandbanks 20 141 418 627 105 1,312 Sir Richard Squires Memorial 54 1,630 1,992 726 209 4,611 MONTHLY TOTAL 4,414 12,320 21,277 20,133 6,569 64,440 25

Table 9: Origin of Resident Campers 2016 Origin Nights % NL % Overall Code Description Sold Total Total 1 Avalon Peninsula 23,179 45% 36% 2 Burin Peninsula 4,093 8% 6% 3 South Coast 657 1% 1% 4 Stephenville Area 8,062 16% 12% 5 Corner Brook Area 6,781 13% 10% 6 Grand Falls - Windsor Area 1,816 4% 3% 7 Bonavista Bay 1,962 4% 3% 8 Notre Dame Bay 3,942 8% 6% 9 Northern Peninsula 143 0.3% 0.2% 10 Labrador 156 0.3% 0.2% NO CODES 192 0.4% 0.3% Total 50,989 100% 79% Table 10: Origin of Non-Resident Campers 2016 Origin Nights % Non-Resident % Overall Code Description Sold Total Total 11 Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick 1,275 13% 2% 12 Quebec 3,104 33% 5% 13 Ontario 3,503 37% 5% 14 Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia, Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut 1,600 17% 2% Total Other Canadian Campers 9,482 100% 15% 15 Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Vermont 389 18% 0.6% 16 17 18 19 20 New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia Missouri, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio, Indiana North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Tennessee, Kentucky Washington, Oregon, California, Montana, Idaho, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, Wyoming, Colorado, Texas, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Alaska, Hawaii 26 553 26% 0.8% 296 15% 0.5% 483 23% 0.7% 343 16% 0.5% NO CODES 51 2% 0.1% Total U.S. Campers 2,115 100% 3% All Other International (674) & Unknow Origin (1,180) Campers (includes Germany, France, England) 1,854 100% 3% Total Other International & Unknow Origin Campers 1,854 100% 3%

Total Visitors Table 11: Visitation Breakdown 2016 Adult Visitors Child Visitors Senior Visitors PARK NAME Percentage Percent- Percentage Number Number age Number Barachois Pond 21,437 63% 6,623 19% 5,857 18% 33,917 Blow Me Down 2,200 76% 259 9% 483 15% 2,892 Butter Pot 25,797 64% 9,455 23% 5,234 13% 40,486 Dildo Run 5,207 66% 1,168 15% 1,526 19% 7,901 Frenchman s Cove 8,444 57% 3,353 22% 3,062 21% 14,879 J. T. Cheeseman 4,378 60% 678 9% 2,285 31% 7,341 La Manche 10,627 60% 5,255 30% 1,888 10% 17,770 Lockston Path 7,789 63% 2,697 22% 1,858 15% 12,374 Notre Dame 12,073 61% 4,577 23% 2,993 16% 19,643 Pinware River 929 63% 103 7% 435 30% 1,467 Pistolet Bay 2,674 65% 438 11% 969 24% 4,081 Sandbanks 2,327 76% 453 15% 296 9% 3,076 Sir Richard Squires Memorial 8,220 62% 1,934 14% 3,186 24% 13,340 TOTAL 112,102 63% 36,993 21% 30,022 16% 179,137 Table 12: Visitation Breakdown by Month PARK NAME MAY JUNE JULY AUG SEPT TOTAL Barachois Pond 3,097 6,317 10,693 10,594 3,216 33,917 Blow Me Down 0 416 1,078 1,220 178 2,892 Butter Pot 3,813 8,621 11,625 11,882 4,545 40,486 Dildo Run 0 1,104 3,236 2,871 690 7,901 Frenchman s Cove 1,449 2,782 4,534 4,210 1,904 14,879 J. T. Cheeseman 192 1,166 2,406 2,853 724 7,341 La Manche 1.635 3,669 5,367 5,290 1,809 17,770 Lockston Path 764 1,849 3,824 4,568 1,339 12,374 Notre Dame 1,529 2,838 7,015 6,378 1,883 19,643 Pinware River 0 261 640 430 136 1,467 Pistolet Bay 0 507 1,635 1,613 326 4,081 Sandbanks 34 266 1,057 1,492 227 3,076 Sir Richard Squires Memorial 200 4,617 5,565 2,258 700 13,340 MONTHLY TOTAL 12,713 34,413 58,675 55,659 17,677 179,137 27

Barachois Pond 11,956 1,872 870 1,360 4,783 1,457 33 142 147 1,022 230 40 Sir Richard Squires Memorial 4,611 308 509 373 1,313 1,160 36 118 60 195 217 22 Park Name Total Nights Sold Table 13: Camping Equipment by Type per Provincial Park 2016 Tents Up to 18' Up to 21' Trailers RVs Up to 27' Up to 35' Over 35' Up to 18' Blow Me Down 1,300 897 95 32 41 35 0 157 9 21 13 0 Butter Pot 14,102 3,087 1,666 3,908 2,894 1,511 154 172 155 328 223 4 Dildo Run 3,265 1,477 436 223 477 212 15 105 86 131 71 32 Frenchman's Cove 4,662 767 253 357 1,169 1,362 55 107 100 259 217 16 J. T. Cheeseman 3,117 1,120 298 198 397 272 29 252 169 229 94 59 La Manche 6,587 1,588 463 707 2,766 274 20 99 77 408 175 10 Lockston Path 4,530 1,313 390 209 1.224 786 49 176 78 114 167 24 Notre Dame 6,490 1,147 540 258 2,192 1,422 151 149 28 451 130 22 Pinware River 675 419 110 17 27 2 1 56 10 24 8 1 Pistolet Bay 1,833 1,293 184 18 52 20 10 152 29 28 38 9 Sandbanks 1,312 730 69 76 80 257 9 20 13 46 12 0 TOTAL 64,440 16,318 5,883 7,736 17,415 8,770 562 1,705 961 3,256 1,595 239 Up to 21' Up to 27' Up to 35' Over 35' 28

Table 14: Bay du Nord Wilderness Reserve Access Permits Five (5) year span Number of Permits Past Year Activity 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Difference % Snowmobile Trips 296 155 86 322 154-168 -52% Canoe Trips 3 5 1 0 1 1 100% Sightseeing/Walking 8 0 2 1 1 0 0% Photography 0 1 0 0 0 0 0% Pleasure/Recreation 0 0 0 0 0 0 0% Hunting/Fishing 12 6 7 2 5 3 150% TOTAL 319 167 96 325 161-164 -50% Table 15: Avalon Wilderness Reserve Access Permits Five (5) year span Number of Permits Past Year Activity 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Difference % Snowmobile Trips Not Permitted Canoe Trips 4 5 4 1 2 1 100% Sightseeing/Walking 9 9 5 11 9-2 -18% Photography 0 1 0 1 0 1-100% Pleasure/Recreation 2 168 91 3 1-2 -67% Hunting/Fishing 53 89 77 64 25-39 -61% TOTAL 68 272 177 80 37-41 -51% 29

Table 16: Campsite Reservation Service Five (5) Year Comparison Number of Reservations 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Total 12,596 13,423 13,052 12,115 13,243 Total Percent change +9% +7% -2.8% +7% +8% Table 17: Campsite Reservations Method - Five (5) Year Comparison Online Reservations Call Center Reservations 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Total 9,666 10,832 10,387 9,893 11,009 2,930 2,591 2,665 2,222 2,234 % Change +9% +12% -4.1% -5% +10% +9% -12% +2.9% -17% +0.5% Table 18: Interpretation Program Attendance 2016 Park/Reserve # of Participants Adults Youth* Children** Cape St. Mary's 16,014 14,773 474 767 Mistaken Point 1,997 1,712 142 143 TOTAL 18,011 16,485 666 910 Table 19: Five (5) Year Interpretation Program Attendance Difference % Park/Reserve 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2015-2016 Cape St. Mary's 14,604 11,780 12,290 13,758 18,014 4,256 24% Mistaken Point 1,857 1,139 796 1,135 1,997 862 43% TOTAL 25,526 12,919 13,086 14,893 18,011 3,118 17% * Youth - 13 to 18 years of age ** Children - infant to 12 years of age 30

Appendix IV Charts: Statistical Data Chart 1: Nights Sold by Month Chart 2: Visitation Breakdown by Month 31

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