If you don’t need to go out of town this May long weekend, don’t. That’s the message from B.C. government, leading in to the unofficial kick off to summer as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
Provincial parks are now open again, but for day use only. The province is asking people to only visit their local provincial park or recreation site.
The government is also encouraging people not to visit vacation properties, secondary homes or campsites during the long weekend.
BC Ferries continues to remind customers that they should only travel if it’s essential. But B.C.’s tourism sector is getting anxious about when people will be able widen their travel within the province. [ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates