COVID-19 pandemic results in camping chaos for Western Canadians
B.C. has followed Alberta's lead with a rule to disallow anyone from outside the province to book any campsites this summer.CALGARY -- With all the rules in place regarding the coronavirus pandemic, many Canadians are looking for ways to make their summer as memorable as possible.
Among the changes is a restriction on non-B.C. residents from making any reservations at all for the entire 2020 season. "Government and parks’ staff are working hard to make our campsites available as soon as possible so that Albertans can enjoy our parks again while adhering to current health orders. Again, at this time, sites are open to Albertans only. We anticipate opening more campsites as we get more staff in place with the proper protective gear," the statement reads.The province of Saskatchewan has also instituted a similar policy in order to "limit travel between provinces.
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