Coronavirus: What is Open & Closed in Edmonton Area

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announced a three-step reopening plan starting June 1, 2021.

Alberta will enter stage 2 on June 10th.

Masks

• Masks are mandatory for all indoor workplaces.
• Masks are mandatory on public transit, public vehicles (for-hire) and in all public indoor spaces.

Gathering Limits

• Indoor social gatherings prohibited.
• Outdoor social gatherings increase to 20 people, with distancing.
• Wedding ceremonies may occur with up to 20 attendees. Receptions are permitted outdoors only.
• Funeral ceremonies with up to 20 people permitted, not including facility staff, funeral clergy or organizers not considered guests. Receptions are permitted outdoors only.
• Capacity for places of worship increases to one-third of fire code occupancy.
• Outdoor fixed seating facilities (e.g., grandstands) can open with one-third seated capacity.
• Public outdoor gatherings increase to 150 people (e.g. concerts/festivals), with restrictions.
• Spectators can attend indoor and outdoor physical activities and performances:
  • 1/3 venue capacity for indoor activities (arenas, theatres) and for outdoor fixed-seated (grandstand) events
  • 150 people maximum for non-fixed seated events (this limit includes spectators, athletes/performers, production teams, referees and coaches)
  • 2 metres of physical distancing must be maintained at all times

Alberta Capital Region Services:

• Public Libraries – EPL will reopen with limited in-person services starting on Monday, June 14.
• Lost or impounded cats and dogs – Open with restrictions
• Parks — Open
• Disc golf courses — Open
• Outdoor Skateparks — Open
• YMCA – Open

City of Edmonton

• Edmonton to Reopen Recreation Facilities and Attractions Starting June 10th – See here for a detailed list

Edmonton Area Attractions

• Muttart Conservatory – Reopens June 11th
• Royal Alberta Museum – Reopens June 16th
• Alberta Art Gallery – Reopens June 19th
• TELUS World of Science – Edmonton will partially reopen on July 1.
• Alberta Aviation Museum – Reopens July 1st
• Snow Valley Aerial Park – Open
• Marine Life (WEM)- Reopens June 10th
• World Waterpark  – Reopens June 18th
• Galaxyland – Reopens June 18th
• DRIVE – Reopens June 10th
• Fort Edmonton Park – Reopens July 1st
• John Walter Museum –  Reopens July 5th
• Rutherford House Provincial Historic Site  – Closed Summer 2021

WHAT ARE OPEN WITH RESTRICTIONS

• Restaurants – 6 people per table max, indoors or outdoors
• Gyms and fitness studios – open for solo and drop-in activities and indoor fitness classes with 3 metre distancing
• Indoor recreation, entertainment and other settings (rec centres, arenas, casinos, cinemas, theatres, museums, galleries, libraries, etc.) – open at 1/3 of fire code occupancy
• Personal and wellness services – resume walk-in service
• Retail – 1/3 of fire code occupancy (must maintain ability to distance)
• Youth activities (day camps, overnight camps, play centres) – resume with restrictions
• Youth and adult sports – resume with no restrictions, indoors and outdoors
• Indoor performance activities are permitted, including: dancing, singing, acting or playing a musical instrument
  rehearsals or theatrical performances
• Dinner theatres are permitted at 1/3 capacity.

WHAT IS CLOSED

• Large Scale Festivals and Events
• Nighclubs

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