WHITESWAN LAKE PARK

Rules vary

Provincial and territorial parks (Canada)

Rules differ by province and park. Most prohibit removing plants or natural objects, and some specifically address mushrooms, so check with the park before picking.

Provincial parks are governed by provincial park laws, not the national parks rules. Examples: Ontario Parks prohibits foraging for any plant or fungus; Alberta's regulation allows picking mushrooms with a conservation officer's oral approval; Quebec's park regulation lists mushrooms among things not to remove but allows non-commercial picking of edible plant products outside preservation zones, and does not say whether mushrooms count; Manitoba allows small amounts of berries, mushrooms and nuts for personal use without a permit if the species are not protected under federal or provincial law, and commercial harvest needs a permit. See this site's province pages for sources.

Official source: Légis Québec: Règlement sur les parcs (P-9, r. 25), one example of a provincial park regulation

Last verified: November 12, 2026

Rules change. Confirm with the land manager before you pick.