Parks Canada announced on Wednesday which national parks will be reopening on June 1. National parks, historic sites and marine conservation areas have been closed since late March to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on May 14 that some parks would soon be reopening, but only those where physical distancing is possible for visitors.
On Wednesday, Parks Canada announced it would gradually resume some operations at 29 of Canada’s 48 national parks starting June 1, including: In a news release, Parks Canada explained that in most cases, the gradual reopening will include access to day-use areas, trails, beaches and green spaces and some access for recreational boating and fishing.