Those planning a camping trip to one of Canada’s national parks will be free to pack weed after Oct. 17.

Parks Canada has announced that campers will be allowed to smoke cannabis at registered campsites in national parks across the country.

In Alberta, B.C., Ontario and Quebec hikers in national parks will be allowed to light up on hiking trails and in the backcountry.

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However, officials say no one will be allowed to smoke in common campground areas or around playgrounds.

Rules for public areas, including day-use areas, vary based on the province where the national park is located.

Canada’s six towns and villages located within national parks have each adopted their own rules for cannabis use.

Banff and Jasper in Alberta, Waskesiu in Prince Albert National Park and Wasagaming in Riding Mountain National Park won’t allow smoking in public areas.

Lake Louise and Waterton in Alberta and Field in B.C. will allow public use.

Cannabis will officially become legal in Canada on Wednesday, Oct. 17.

With files from the Canadian Press.