[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Since opening, Noels says they have been at capacity on their patio over the weekend, but he hopes the beach opening will bring more customers during the week.“I am looking forward to seeing everyone’s smiling faces back outside again,” Noels said.Local businesses aren’t the only ones excited to see the beaches open again.
Beachgoers who spoke with Global News all seemed to support the change.London resident Cathryn Collier says she has been waiting for the chance to hit the water.“I think it’s great that it’s open, as long as people respect distancing and are courteous towards one another,” she said.Courtney Powell and her family made the trek from almost two hours.