For all the May long weekend dreamers, the hope of national park camping has officially been dashed. Cancelled camping reservations will be refunded in full, Parks Canada said. Parks Canada typically views the May long weekend as the start of the summer season, said Ed Jager, director of visitor experience. Canada closed its national parks to visitors on March 25 amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Online camping reservations at Alberta Parks facilities can still be booked for the summer season.

Source: CBC News April 16, 2020 17:42 UTC