Raging wildfires across much of Canada have put a damper on travel this summer, resulting in cancelled plans and closed businesses. Read on.
But Canada’s emergency preparedness minister warned on June 5 that 2023 is now on track to be the worst year on record for fires.
Daniel Khan is vice-president of the Shelburne and Area Chamber of Commerce and owns Roseway River Cottages. He said the business is one of many outside the evacuation area that has opened its doors to evacuees.“We’re trying to do our best in terms of managing both the immediate need of people who are local and also our businesses in terms of accommodations with bookings that we have,” he said.
Quebec, which officials said is experiencing its worst wildfire season, has also prohibited access to forests in several regions. The fires and restrictions have caused many wilderness outfitters to shut down during one of their busiest times of year. “We’re surrounded by forest so it’s our playground,” said Nancy Arpin, general manager of Tourisme Val-d’Or.
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