Long weekends typically see Albertans heading for cottages and campsites in droves, but that’s not happening this Easter weekend as the COVID-19 pandemic stretches on.
While provincial and federal parks have closed their gates, at least one privately owned campground says it’s open for business.
Aspen Crossing, a campground southeast of Calgary, is gearing up for a busy weekend as staff expect to be at 50 per cent capacity.
The campground sits on 300 acres of land with 121 campsites. “Not everyone has the luxury of having lots and lots of acres to self-isolate on,” Aspen Crossing director of development Jodie Gateman said. “Let’s get some of those people that are in apartments, in condos, things like that, a safe haven where they can take a