Banff National Park is preparing to reopen on Monday as COVID-19 restrictions ease. With rain beating down on the streets of Banff on May 31, business owners and park officials said it is anyone’s guess what the coming week will look like. “It’s certainly an opportunity for people in Alberta or the East Kootenays, the regional area, to get out and enjoy the benefits of being outside,” said Banff Field Unit Supt.
David McDonough. “It’s a good time to ease into the reopening.” On June 1, popular day-use areas will reopen but many restrictions will stay in place.
Parking will be more strict, the hot springs and visitor centre will stay closed and camping facilities won’t open until June 21 at the earliest.