The idea of pitching a tent in Manitoba is surging in popularity thanks to cabin fever fuelled by pandemic travelling restrictions, but that rise in demand has left a lot of not-so-happy campers.
Manitoba campsite reservations surge on opening day amid glitches, hours-long waits
Holly Klann was among thousands of Manitobans glued to her computer screen at 6:59 a.m. Monday hoping to beat the rush and book a summer campsite on opening day of reservations. Things did not go smoothly thanks to a technological glitch on the province s booking website.
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Posted: Apr 05, 2021 4:54 PM CT | Last Updated: April 5
Holly Klann says she woke up early to book a campsite as reservations opened Monday in Manitoba, but she says she had a terrible experience due to a computer glitch and hours-long waits.(Submitted by Holly Klann)