You heard it right — Killbear Provincial Park has switched to paperless permitting!
That means there’s no need for visitors to stop at the front gate to check in — you can head right into the park and enjoy!
Here’s everything you need to know:
- when you’re camping
- when you’re visiting for the day
- if you’re a seasonal permit holder
When you’re camping
Before you go, reserve your campsite like you usually would — just make sure you have a digital or printed copy of your confirmation email on your person.
That’s the only permit you need!
To speed things up even more, log in and view your reservation details prior to your trip and add the following information to preregister:
- the permit holder’s name
- names of all party members
- your license plate number
(Hint: there’s a link on your confirmation email that takes you right to our preregister webpage!)
When you arrive at the park, this is where you’ll notice the change.
You no longer need to stop at the gatehouse to get your permit. Instead, simply drive straight to your site, unpack, and start camping!
Remember: check-in is still at 2:00 p.m. Please only proceed to your campsite after this time.
Instead of having a permit on your permit post, park wardens will check that you have paid for your site by looking up your vehicle license plate.
If you didn’t preregister your vehicle (or need to make some updates to your reservation), please stop at the gatehouse to update your information.
Killbear’s gatehouses will still be open and continue to be the place for:
- buying firewood and kindling
- registering an additional vehicle to your site
- picking up a park tabloid with a park map
- asking a friendly staff member for help or directions
Park tabloids are also available at comfort stations, bulletin boards, and the Discovery Centre.
Be sure to pick one up for your stay at Killbear so you can stay in the know!
When you’re visiting for the day
You can now get your daily vehicle permit online up to five days in advance of your Killbear visit.
New to booking in advance? We’ve broken it into step-by-step instructions here.
Once you purchase your permit online, you are guaranteed access to the park on the day you choose.
This is especially helpful for busy long weekends when you don’t want to drive all the way to Killbear only to get turned away at the gate because we’re full!
Please bring a digital or printed copy of your confirmation email.
When you arrive at the park, gate staff or park wardens may ask you to produce your confirmation.
If you find yourself at Killbear on a not-so-busy day and you’ve forgotten to buy your permit in advance, don’t worry!
You can still purchase a permit at one of our gatehouses or by scanning the QR code posted in parking lots around Killbear.
Purchasing in advance simply ensures that you will be able to access and enjoy Killbear on the day you plan to visit us.
If you’re a seasonal permit holder
Your seasonal permit means that you can obtain your daily vehicle permit at no additional cost.
It does not guarantee you access to the park.
During your online checkout process, you’ll have the opportunity to input the serial number on your seasonal or annual permit, updating your cart to $0.
Please remember that you require BOTH your seasonal/annual permit and your email confirmation when you visit.
Want to know more about our seasonal permits? Click here!
Remember that confirmation email!
Either digital or printed will do — just remember that you might need to produce your confirmation email at any time, so your phone will need to be charged for the duration of your trip.
Learn more about seasonal passes and how to book your daily vehicle permit in advance.
