BC is currently in Phase 1 of the plan. Phase 2, which will begin mid-May, includes:

  • small social gatherings;
  • a resumption of elective surgeries and regulated health services like physiotherapy, dentistry, chiropractors and in-person counselling;
  • provincial parks open for day use;
  • opening more non-essential businesses in keeping with safe operations plans;
  • recalling the provincial legislature for regular sittings.

Phase 3 will include opening up of additional businesses and services between June and September 2020.

Comox Valley Economic Development and Tourism is collecting questions from the broader tourism industry seeking clarification as they review the Restart Plan, and submitting those to Tourism Vancouver Island, to provide to the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture. Please submit your questions to Tansy@discovercomoxvalley.com.

BC Parks Opening in Phases

  • As of May 14, 2020 the majority of BC Parks will be open for day-use.
  • June 1, 2020 will see further day-use openings and many campgrounds and recreation sites will open.
  • Hot springs and back-country communal cabins will remain closed.

Resources

  • Provincial Park backgrounder here.
  • BC Parks website update here.
  • List of parks /Individual park updates here.
  • Province of BC release here.
  • WorkSafeBC Support for Workplaces Resuming Operations backgrounder here.