Coronavirus: What is Open & Closed in Edmonton Area; Edmonton Reopening Plan

Alberta government has lifted the State of public health emergency to combat the rapid rise of COVID-19.

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Alberta Reopen Plan

Last update: June 19 | 3:30 PM

Alberta is currently in Phase 2 of its reopening strategy. – Details

What is allowed

K-12 schools, for requested diploma exams and summer school, following guidance
Libraries
More surgeries
Wellness services such as massage, acupuncture and reflexology
Personal services (esthetics, cosmetic skin and body treatments, manicures, pedicures, waxing, facial treatment, artificial tanning)
Indoor recreation, fitness, and sports, including gyms and arenas
Movie theatres and theatres
Community halls
Team sports
Pools for leisure swimming
VLTs in restaurants and bars
Casinos and bingo halls (but not table games)
Instrumental concerts

Gathering Limits

During Phase 2 from June 12th:

Limit on gatherings to 50 people indoors and 200 people outside.
The physical distance of two metres must remain between people from different households, and attendees must follow proper hygiene practices.
Attendees should not share food or drinks.
No cap on the number of people (with public health measures and physical distancing in place):
- Worship gatherings
- Restaurants, cafés, lounges and bars
- Casinos
- Bingo halls

Parks & Outdoor

Provincial Parks Open; Parks reservation open from May 14, with camping from June 1.
City Parks Open: playgrounds, skateparks, tennis, pickleball, volleyball and basketball courts, disc golf, outdoor fitness parks and athletic tracks.
Dog Parksare open in Edmonton:
- Paisley, Alex Decoteau and Manning Village Off-Leash Dog Parks will open from May 16. Due to its smaller size, Alex Decoteau off-leash dog park will be restricted to a maximum occupancy of 15 people at all times.
Victoria and Riverside golf courses are open.
National Parks (Elk Island) to open from June 1.
St Albert– Outdoor Parks, Playgrounds Open, Public Washrooms
Strathcona Country phased reopening

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Museums and art galleries from May 14 (Most attractions yet to announce plans)
Jurassic Forest (Gibbons)
The Royal Alberta Museum From opening day to June 30, the Royal Alberta Museum will be offering a 20 per cent discount on opening weekend and weekdays.
Edmonton Valley Zoowill open starting June 15 with additional operating restrictions.
Art Gallery of Alberta: Members Preview Weekend: Thursday, June 4 to Saturday, June 6
Public Re-opening Weekend: Thursday, June 11 to Saturday, June 13
11am -12pm: For Vulnerable and At-risk Visitors
12 – 5pm: All Visitors
The University of Alberta Botanic Garden
Ed’s Bowling, Mayfield Toyota Ice Palace, Professor Wem’s Adventure Golf and Dragon’s Tale Mini-golf begin opening Friday, June 12
June 15: the funicular will resume operation from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m, providing accessibility options into the river valley for Edmontonians. Additional COVID-19 prevention measures will be introduced, including limiting ridership to two people at a time, adding signage about physical distancing and increasing cleaning of frequently-touched surfaces.
Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village will reopen on June 20.
The Provincial Archives of Alberta will reopen on June 23.
Princess Theatres on June 19th

Recreation facilities

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Some arenas to open between July 2 and July 13
Fitness Centres/Fitness Studios, Gyms/Fieldhouses to open beginning July 6
Aquatic Centres to open July 20
Spray Parks to Reopen from June 20th

Food & Grocery

Grocery Stores Open
Restaurants Open for Takeout
Cafés, restaurants. Restaurants Open in Edmonton For Dine-In Services

Retail Stores

Retail businesses, such as clothing, furniture and bookstores.
Malls will open for in-store payments and purchases
Farmers Markets are open,
All vendors at farmers markets will also be able to operate.
Personal Services: Hairstyling and barbershops.
Wellness services such as massage, acupuncture and reflexology
Personal services (esthetics, cosmetic skin and body treatments, manicures, pedicures, waxing, facial treatment, artificial tanning)

Others

Pharmacies, office buildings, shelters
Daycares and out-of-school care with limits on occupancy.
Day camps, including summer school, will be permitted with limits on occupancy.
Places of worship and funeral services, if they follow specific guidance alreadyonline.

City Services & Other Facilities

Edmonton Transit.
Animal Care and Control will start the intake of healthy stray dogs from May 25th.
Property Tax Deferrals until September 30.
E-scooters are coming back effective June 1, 2020.
June 15: The City will resume booking and rentals of City-owned sports fields, ball diamonds and staffed fields and track and field facilities. However, due to reduced staffing standard fields are mowed and maintained less frequently which will result in longer grass and more weeds than in previous years. Premier sports fields will receive regular maintenance. Field lining services will not be offered on any City fields this season.
June 17: Beechmount Cemetery will open for general inquiries and walk-in services. South Haven Cemetery will open for in-person appointments only.
June 22: Modified outdoor fitness programs will be offered in select locations. Starting later next week, individuals 13 years and older will be able to register for these programs on movelearnplay.edmonton.ca.
Starting mid-August, Big Bin events will resume with five events planned through to fall 2020.

Shared Streets

The City is introducing shared streets in high-density neighbourhoods on select residential roads with no transit service. Shared streets will be open to those who are walking, cycling or driving. To maintain safety, these shared streets will be open to local vehicle traffic only and the speed limit will be 20 km/hour. The locations are:

103 Avenue (111 Street to 125 Street)
125 Street (Jasper Avenue to 103 Avenue)
Jasper Avenue (124 Street to 125 Street)
115 Street (103 Avenue to alley south of 100 Avenue)
114 Street (103 Avenue to 103a Avenue)
108 Street (99 Avenue to 104 Avenue)
110 Street (University Avenue to Saskatchewan Drive)
88 Avenue (109 Street to 110 Street)
84 Avenue (109 Street to 112 Street)
University Ave (109 Street to 114 Street)
112 Avenue S (112 Avenue to 76 Street)
76 Street (112 Avenue S to 110 Avenue)
110 Avenue (76 Street to 75 Street)
75 Street (110 Avenue to Ada Boulevard)
Ada Boulevard (44 Street to 75 Street) + Ada Boulevard (109 Avenue to 104 Avenue)
119 Avenue (106 Street Service Road to 101 Street)
101 Street (118 Avenue to 124 Avenue)
113 Street – from 111 Avenue to 105 Avenue
109 Avenue – from 118 Street to 109 Street
109 Avenue – from 109 Street to 106 Street
96 Street – from 111 Avenue to 103a Avenue (June 5)
108a Avenue – from 96 Street to 94 Street (June 5)

In addition, traffic lane closures will be implemented at select new locations across the city to ensure Edmontonians who are outdoors can maintain appropriate physical distancing:

Victoria Promenade (100 Avenue) from 116 Street to 121 Street: the bike lane was expanded and converted to a shared-use space for people walking and biking
Victoria Park Road from 116 Street to Groat Bridge: curb lane converted to a shared-use space for people walking and biking
Saskatchewan Drive from 105 Street to 109 Street: traffic is reduced to a single lane with the north lane converted to a shared-use space for people walking and biking
104 Street from University Avenue to Saskatchewan Drive: vehicle lane reduction, northbound travel lanes are converted to a shared-use space for people walking and biking
Saskatchewan Drive from 110 Street to 116 Street: the westbound lane will be closed to provide a shared space for people walking and biking, next to the shared-pathway
Jasper Avenue from 121 Street to 124 Street: traffic reduced to a single lane in the eastbound direction, as the eastbound curb lane will be converted to a shared-use space for people walking and biking
102 Avenue from 103 Street to 108 Street: eastbound and select westbound traffic lanes will be converted to a shared-use space for people walking and biking
103A Avenue from Jasper Ave to 99 Street: lane converted to a shared-use space for people walking and biking
Jasper Avenue from 103A Ave to 82 Street: lane converted to a shared-use space for people walking and biking
82 Street from Jasper Avenue to 112 Avenue: lane converted to a shared-use space for people walking and biking
112 Avenue from 82 street to 112 Avenue: lane converted to a shared-use space for people walking and biking
Whyte Avenue (82 Avenue) north side, from Gateway Boulevard to 105 Street: parking lane and right travel lane closure to provide additional space for people to enjoy restaurant patios and retail stores
102 Street from Whyte Avenue to the alley north of 81 Avenue: conversion of street to one-way southbound for vehicles to provide additional space for people to enjoy restaurant patios and retail stores

WHAT IS CLOSED

Alberta Reopening Plan

Events & Festivals

Alberta has cancelled all festivals and eventswith more than 15 people until end of summer.
As Alberta has declared a state of public emergency, all Albertans are prohibited from attending public recreational facilities and private entertainment facilities, including gyms, swimming pools, arenas, community centres, children’s play centres, casinos, racing entertainment centres, and bingo halls.
All Albertans are restricted from attending bars and nightclubs, where minors are prohibited by law.
TELUS World of Science
The Edmonton Ski Club is CLOSED
Edmonton Valley Zoo
Cineplex Theatres
Landmark Theatres
John Janzen Nature Centre
TELUS World of Science – Edmonton
All tours and public events are suspended and general public access to the Legislature Building and Edmonton Federal Building (EFB) is restricted.
Dinner Theatres Closed.
World Waterpark
Galaxyland
Marine Life
Crystal Labyrinth Mirror Maze
Ed’s Bowling