One of B.C.’s top tourism destinations is gearing up for business, despite provincial health officials continuing to urge people to avoid non-essential travel.
Over the past week hotels, golf courses, tours and other attractions in Whistler have begun to open their doors to customers.
But on Thursday, provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said she wasn’t comfortable advising British Columbians to hit the roads until she was certain new cases of COVID-19 were staying low. “As things are opening up we may begin to see cases increase,” said Henry. “If we can do that in a slow and measured way, then by the middle of June we should absolutely be able to move out a little bit more.” That advice hasn’t stopped Lower Mainland residents like