Safety advisory: Unauthorized Hunting in Rouge National Urban Park

19 September 2025

The Town of Stouffville has been notified of potential unauthorized deer hunting in the Rouge Valley, including the Northeast area of Rouge National Urban Park. Hunting and the use of firearms is strictly prohibited in Rouge National Urban Park, given significant public safety risks.

Effective Friday, September 19, Parks Canada has temporarily closed the following areas to ensure public safety:

  • Glasgow Day Use Area - 1867 Concession Road 2, Whitchurch-Stouffville
  • Northeast trail
  • Concession 9 parking lot - 190 Concession Road 9, Pickering
  • Sideline 30 parking lot - 5460 Sideline 30, Pickering

These areas will re-open for visitor use on Monday, September 22, 2025.

Other areas of Rouge National Urban Park remain open but visitors may notice increased monitoring and law enforcement presence.

Additionally, Parks Canada is taking the following proactive measures to ensure the safety of visitors, tenants and staff:

  • Coordinating with local authorities to maintain public safety
  • Posting signage and closely monitoring conditions
  • Informing stakeholders, tenants and First Nations to ensure awareness in support of public safety

Visitors are asked to respect signage, follow the direction of onsite staff and report any safety concerns to Parks Canada Dispatch at 1-877-852-3100.

Updates will be communicated via the Important bulletins page of the Rouge National Urban Park website.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

 

 

 

 

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