From Banff to the Algonquin Highlands, Casa Loma to Green Gables, Canadiana is all closed, boarded up and roped off on threat of fines for violating an emergency order. Most hotels closed after revenue fell 90 per cent and occupancy dropped to single digits. They were trying to stop people from going to look at the cherry blossoms, rather than watch a livestream online as the city suggests. “Maintaining proper physical distancing will not be possible as thousands of people visit the park annually to view the cherry blossom trees. James says he is in favour of P.E.I.’s plans to keep its borders closed, even though it is hurting his business.

Source: National Post April 30, 2020 22:41 UTC