File photo of the entrance to Waterton Lakes National Park (Photo: Lethbridge News Now)

By Justin Goulet

Visitor services and vehicle access remain suspended at Waterton Park over long weekend

May 15, 2020 | 11:29 AM

WATERTON PARK, AB – Unfortunately you won’t be able to visit Waterton over the long weekend.

Parks Canada is reminding people that visitor services and vehicle access continue to be suspended at all national parks, historic sites, heritage canals and national marine conservation areas.

This includes Waterton Lakes National Park in southern Alberta.

All services and facilities like campgrounds, the Visitor Centre, trailhead parking lots, playgrounds and picnic shelters remain closed – with the exception of the Firehall washroom in the townsite.

All events, group and interpretive activities remain suspended until further notice.

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“Parks Canada understands the importance nature plays in the mental and physical well-being of Canadians, particularly now,” Parks stated in a release.

“Parks Canada will begin a safe, gradual opening of some outdoor locations in select national parks, national historic sites, and national marine conservation areas starting June 1.”

Until that date, all suspensions of visitor services and closure of facilities announced back in March will stay in place.

“For their own safety, Canadians should not try to access locations that are closed, particularly over the Victoria Day long weekend,” read the release.

The Canada Border Services Agency has also sent out a note regarding international border crossings.

READ MORE: Citizens being reminded of travel restrictions still in place at Canada’s border crossings

More details on Parks Canada’s COVID-19 response can be found through the agency’s website.