As Victoria Day approaches and the province enters the first phase of its relaunch strategy, many Albertans are left wondering what this year’s May long weekend will look like amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
While residents are seeing some outdoor facilities and businesses beginning to reopen, many restrictions still remain in place for how Albertans can spend their three-day weekend.
Here’s a look at what people can and cannot do across the province amid the pandemic over the long weekend: In short, yes. On May 1, the province opened vehicle access to parking lots and staging areas in provincial parks and public lands along with boat launches.