Anyone in Alberta looking to camp this long weekend will have fewer options than normal. Popular camping destinations operated by Alberta Parks or Parks Canada have been shut down amid the COVID-19 pandemic in order to discourage gatherings and travel and to honour public health orders.
Despite this, some privately-owned campgrounds are staying open. Bridgeview RV Resort and Campground in Lethbridge is open year-round, and managers say they have seen a spike in demand as campers return earlier than usual from the United States for the summer months.
Husband and wife duo Kathy and Ron Regher manage Bridgeview, and say they are working very closely with Alberta Health Services to ensure they are doing everything they can to help keep their