Travel by aircraft into Algonquin and Quetico Provincial 

 Parks was restricted to certain airports located within or near the 

 park boundaries and licensed in cooperation with the Federal Department 

 of Transport. 



The policy of acquiring leasehold properties in Algonquin 

 Provincial Park was continued. To date, 46 private and commercial 

 properties have been returned to the Crown. 



In cooperation with the Department of Reform Institutions, 

 labour personnel were made available for work in Provincial Parks, In 

 seven districts, 124 individuals worked on eight improvement projects. 

 In addition, personnel of three reform institutions manufactured 2,000 

 picnic tables, 1,500 fireplace grills and 750 boat tag licenses for 

 use in Provincial Parks, 



The preparation of a colour brochure describing the 

 Provincial Parks was continued, and will be available in 1957 • 



Interpretive Programmes were continued in Algonquin, 

 Rondeau and Sibley Provincial Parks. These programmes, consisting of 

 museum displays, labelled nature trails, conducted hikes, illustrated 

 talks and children's camp programmes, are designed to interpret the 

 natural environment and the historical significance of the park area 

 to the visiting public. 



Emphasis is placed upon the purpose and importance of 

 parks, and upon the forests, waters and wildlife found in the parks. 

 Visitors gain an insight through these educational and recreational 

 programmes into the environment in which they have elected to spend 

 their holidays. They become familiar with the various plant and 

 tree species and learn a little of the forms of wildlife. Topics 

 dealt with on hikes and in lectures stress wildlife management, 

 forest protection, conservation, importance of predators, and the 

 relationships of plants and animals to themselves and their environ- 

 ment. 



