COVID-19 and your visit to Bethune Memorial House National Historic Site
The health and safety of Canadians, visitors and Parks Canada team members is our top priority. In June and July, some Parks Canada places began a safe, gradual reopening of outdoor areas, some camping services, and some indoor areas at national historic sites.
We are only opening places and activities where risks can be managed, according to the advice of public health experts. For your safety, at all times, avoid all places and areas that are closed.
Openings and services differ across the country. Please check the Parks Canada national information portal dedicated to COVID-19 for regular updates.
We continue to deliver services critical for Canadians, including highway maintenance, fire response, dam operations and water management on historic waterways, and avalanche control, among others.
Update for July 30, 2020 - Non-medical masks and face coverings
We strongly encourage all visitors to wear a non-medical mask or face covering when visiting indoor public spaces at any Parks Canada place. When you visit a Parks Canada place, you may see signs reminding you that this is what we recommend.
An indoor public space is any space with walls and a roof that can be accessed by the members of the public.
If a Parks Canada place is within a jurisdiction where wearing a non-medical mask or face covering is mandatory, visitors will be asked to follow this requirement.
Important information about your visit to Bethune Memorial House National Historic Site
Parks Canada will be opening the grounds of Bethune Memorial House National Historic Site to visitors beginning June 1, 2020. We ask that visitors respect social distancing measures and we remind travelers that there are no public washrooms currently available at Bethune Memorial House or in the local community.
What’s open (updated June 30, 2020)
- Grounds around the historic house
- First World War trench
- The site grounds are open every day, from 11 am to 3 pm.
- Washrooms will remain closed
六月一日起故居户外场地周四至周一早上11点至下午3点间开放。
What’s closed (updated June 1, 2020)
- Historic House
- Visitor Center
- Washrooms
Your safety when visiting
- Parks Canada is asking Canadians to stay home and support the national effort to limit the spread of COVID-19.
- Those travelling from a distance should assess their plans as there are no washroom facilities available on site or in the local community.
- Please follow the advice of local public health experts and wear a mask indoors and in public spaces where physical distancing may be difficult to maintain.
- Keep a distance of 2 metres between you and others.
- Leave no trace when you visit outdoor spaces. Please take all your garbage with you and help keep these places clean.
- Abide by all travel advisories.