Terms of Service
These Terms of Service govern your use of the website fieldhousejournal.org, operated by Fieldhouse Journal Inc. ("we," "us," or "our"), a corporation registered in Ontario, Canada. By accessing or using this Site, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Site.
1. Nature of the Content
The content on this Site is provided for general informational and reference purposes. It covers trail conditions, permit procedures, park access information, and route descriptions for Canadian national and provincial parks. The information is compiled from publicly available sources and is updated periodically, but it may not reflect the most recent changes to park regulations, permit fees, trail closures, or access conditions.
Disclaimer: Outdoor activities including backcountry hiking carry inherent risks. The information on this Site does not constitute professional outdoor recreation advice. Always verify current conditions, permit requirements, and trail status directly with Parks Canada or the relevant provincial park authority before undertaking any outdoor activity. Fieldhouse Journal Inc. is not responsible for any injury, loss, or damage arising from reliance on information published on this Site.
2. Accuracy and Updates
We make reasonable efforts to ensure the accuracy of published information. However, permit fees, reservation window dates, trail quotas, and access regulations change frequently. We do not warrant that any specific piece of information on this Site is current, complete, or accurate at any given time. The date displayed on each article indicates when it was last reviewed.
3. External Links
The Site contains links to third-party websites, including Parks Canada, provincial park reservation systems, and Wikimedia Commons. These links are provided for reference convenience only. We do not control, endorse, or guarantee the content, accuracy, or availability of external sites. Linking to a third-party site does not constitute endorsement.
4. Intellectual Property
All original written content on this Site is copyright © 2026 Fieldhouse Journal Inc. Reproduction of article text in whole or in part requires written permission. Images sourced from Wikimedia Commons are subject to the individual licences applicable to each image — see each image's description page on Wikimedia Commons for licence terms.
5. Contact Form Use
The contact form on this Site is provided for sending inquiries related to the content of the Site. Use of the form for spam, advertising, unsolicited commercial messages, or any purpose unrelated to Site content is not permitted.
6. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted under applicable Canadian law, Fieldhouse Journal Inc. is not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from use of this Site or reliance on its content. This limitation applies regardless of whether the claim is based in contract, tort, statute, or any other theory.
7. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein. Any disputes arising under these Terms will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of courts in Ottawa, Ontario.
8. Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. The effective date at the top of this page indicates the most recent revision. Continued use of the Site after a revision constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.
9. Contact
Fieldhouse Journal Inc.
220 Laurier Ave W, Suite 400
Ottawa, ON K1P 5Z9
Canada
Email: editor@fieldhousejournal.org
Phone: +1 (613) 555-1240