Alberta driver faces charges after driving on northern Ont. walking path

Ontario Provincial Police stopped a vehicle driving on a walking path in Low Island Park in Little Current on Manitoulin Island on August 15, 2025. (Supplied/Ontario Provincial Police)

A 45-year-old man from Calgary, Alta., is facing impaired driving charges after Ontario Provincial Police observed a vehicle being driven on a walking path in a northeastern Ontario park.

The incident occurred at about 8 p.m. on Aug. 15 in Low Island Park in Little Current on Manitoulin Island.

According to the OPP, officers were in the park when “they observed a vehicle driving on the walking path.”

Police conducted a traffic stop and following an investigation took the driver into custody.

As a result, the Albertan motorist was charged with two impaired driving offences – including having a blood alcohol concentration of more than 80.

In addition to the charges, the man received a 90-day driver’s licence suspension and the vehicle involved was impounded for seven days.

The accused is scheduled to appear in court in Gore Bay on Sept. 23 to answer to the charges.

Police issue reminder to public

In a news release related to the incident, the OPP included a standard reminder to motorists about the dangers of impaired driving.

“The OPP wants to remind the public that no amount of alcohol or drugs in your system is safe while driving,” police said. “If you suspect an impaired driver on our roads, waterways or trails, don’t hesitate to ‘Make the call’ and dial 911. Your phone call could save someone’s life.”