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Plan to reopen Fort Walsh on July 21

Fort Walsh National Historic Site has been scheduled to reopen with limited visitor services starting on July 21, 2020.

Fort Walsh National Historic Site has been scheduled to reopen with limited visitor services starting on July 21, 2020.

After reopening, visitors to the park will have access to the following services and facilities: Visitor Centre and washrooms, the historic buildings inside Fort Walsh, interpretive programs, walking trails and green spaces and vending machines.

Onsite physical distancing protocols will be implemented.

The Superintendent’s Residence, Métis Cabins, gift shop, theatre and museum will remain closed to the public. Shuttle service will not be available and food service will be limited to vending machines at this time.

Visitors are asked to plan ahead by checking the Fort Walsh National Historic Site website before they travel to find out what is open, what they can expect and how to prepare for visits.

The health and safety of visitors and employees is of utmost importance to the Government of Canada. Parks Canada is following the advice of public health experts and continues to make every effort to limit the spread of COVID-19.

Visitors should follow the advice of public health experts, including necessary hygiene practices and physical distancing of two metres from others.

Visiting a national historic site will be different than in previous years. Some national historic sites may reduce the number of visitors allowed to enter at one time to ensure physical distancing and some areas, rooms or buildings may remain closed for health and safety reasons.

Some national historic sites may remain closed.

Visitors are reminded that if they plan to travel outside of their home province to visit a Parks Canada place, they must follow the applicable provincial or territorial travel restrictions.

Some provinces and territories allow only essential or limited inbound travel at this time, while others require those entering to follow a period of self-isolation.

The Parks Canada website provides detailed information on what locations are open, what visitors can expect, how to prepare for a visit and what services may be available.

See https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/index for more information.