Alberta Parks remain accessible, but facilities, including toilets, playgrounds, picnic shelters, warm-up huts, and winter camping, are closed. COVID-19 status in your community. Restrictions to national and provincial parks have been put in place in response to public safety concerns resulting from COVID-19. It may also help reduce the need for cancellations. This will give you more time to consider the latest COVID-19 measures. COVID-19 info for Albertans; Translated resources; Alberta Biz Connect; Budget, planning, reporting and savings; Employment standards; Parks and recreation; Alberta parks and campgrounds. Services and information. Closure - COVID-19 RESPONSE - Facility Closures. Please check the Parks Canada national information portal dedicated to COVID-19 for regular updates. Please check the Parks Canada national information portal dedicated to COVID-19 for regular updates. Travel Alberta. Parks Canada continues to monitor and adapt to the ongoing COVID … Alberta’s chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw provides an update on the COVID-19 situation in the province. Parks Canada continues to follow the advice of public health experts to limit the spread of COVID-19, while offering Canadians access to the health and wellness benefits that come from being in natural spaces. Alberta… Here’s what you need to know. All events and programs have been cancelled. Apr 08, 2020 - 1 Minute Read. Explore and find information on Alberta's provincial park system and information and resources on camping in Alberta. We are monitoring our operations to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and this page is updated as adjustments are made. March 16, 2020. Learn more about COVID-19 in your community, including whether added measures are in place to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. While some Parks Canada places remain open, others are fully or partially closed in the fall and winter seasons. Parks Canada, and Banff & Lake Louise Hospitality Association (BLLHA) created the Banff & Lake Louise Economic Task Force in May to deliver a phased plan to safely and effectively re-open the economy in Banff National Park, with five specific objectives. Alberta's NDP is calling for an immediate public inquiry into the COVID-19 outbreak at the Olymel pork processing plant in Red Deer. "Alberta Parks continues to assess COVID-19 impacts to the summer camping season," reads an email from parks management. COVID-19 created a record rush to provincial campgrounds in 2020, and Alberta Parks doesn't expect the numbers to ease at all this year when online bookings open on March 4. For more details on this mandatory order, visit alberta.ca/covid-19-travel-advice. Important information about your visit to Waterton Lakes National Park On December 8, 2020 new mandatory measures were implemented by the Government of Alberta to help reduce the spread of Covid … See a list of active cases by region. Alberta Heath Services COVID-19. Access to visitor facilities and services may be limited. Alberta Environment and Parks says last year was the busiest camping season the province has seen to date. "We are working hard to make our campsites available as soon as possible. Alberta Parks Response to COVID-19 Read our COVID-19 guidelines by clicking this banner before visiting one of our parks. Now is not the time to visit national or provincial parks. Please check the websites of specific locations before you visit.