Originally Posted by
jamawani
I can summarize the above in 5 words - "Rules don't apply to me."
It really gives touring cyclists a bad name and is perfect reason for park managers to add more restrictions.
From the National Parks Act of Canada
The national parks of Canada are hereby dedicated to the people of Canada
for their benefit, education and enjoyment, subject to this Act and the regulations,
and the parks shall be maintained and made use of
so as to leave them unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations.
Notice that Canadian national parks have been created for Canadians.
Canadians welcome people from all over the world to their parks.
But it is Canadians who determine the regulations, not Americans nor cyclists.
And protection of the parks is central to their management.
I am profoundly disappointed that so many people posting here - probably very few Canadians -
advocate disregardimg Canadian park regulations so glibly.
It is a long-standing characteristic of Americans that Canadians loathe.
Plus ça change, plus c'est la même chose.
PS - If you are Canadian and want to stealth camp in the parks - - fine.
Then again, most of the people cited are Canadian.
PPS - I think that I have more than responded to the OP's questions.
Can I find a rationale for stealth camping in the Canadian national parks? No.
I don't think "so many" are "disregarding Canadian park regulations so glibly". I have repeatedly said it is not my preferred choice and will be proactively seeking the proper reservations in advance. If you re-read my original post you will see I was asking for comments on how people dealt with the issue. I think only three have said they would consider it and I have repeatedly said I would ONLY if there was no other choice. To me, that is not being glib. I also am not trying to disregard Canadian laws because they are Canadian. If you would, again, reread my comments, you will see I am trying to obey them by learning about them, the sites/procedures, etc. This is the exact same as I do anywhere in the world. The question, which you refuse to answer because you probably agree with me but have painted yourself into a corner, is what to do if
no other option is available. I at least had the guts to tell the truth and say I would camp illegally instead of hiding behind holier than thou snide comments.
For the others who actually have answered my question of what you did while riding the Icefields, I thank you. If others have comments on how they got their camping sorted out, I would appreciate further comments.