Provincial Park Pass
Library members may now request to borrow the Park Pass from Hastings Highlands Public Library. This pass will grant you access to any provincial park (subject to park regulations).
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Reserve the Provincial Park Pass by calling us at 613-338-2262 or by emailing librarian@hastingshighlandslibrary.ca.
Once you have borrowed the Park Pass from the library, you can reserve a date for your day trip with Ontario Parks. Reservations are recommended for Algonquin Park. Reservation details can be found on the web log of Ontario Parks:
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http://www.ontarioparks.com/parksblog/library-lending-permit/
How to Borrow
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Reserve your date(s)! The pass is first come, first serve, so it's important to let us know when you would like to borrow it for.
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Come to the library to sign our borrowing agreement. This will outline our expectations and any penalties that may apply if the pass is returned late or misplaced. This can be done before or at the time of pick-up.
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Return the pass at the agreed upon date. Late fees may apply.
Borrowing Terms
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The Provincial Park Pass may be borrowed for a maximum period of one week (7 days) during non-peak months. From July 1st until October 31st, the lending period is reduced to a period of 3 days.
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The Provincial Park Pass may be borrowed multiple times by the same person, family, or group, but never for two consecutive lending periods. After borrowing the pass, you will be required to wait a minimum of one week to request to borrow it again.
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If the Provincial Park Pass is lost while signed out on your account, you will be responsible for replacing it.