The gates on Churchill Drive leading up to Mount Doug Park will be closed to vehicle traffic over the May long weekend, meaning drivers will not be permitted to take their vehicles to the summit.
This closure is expected to help ease vehicle congestion and increase pedestrian safety in anticipation of an increase in park visitors from May 16th to 18th.
The gate will reopen May 19th with regular hours of noon to 11 p.m.
In addition, the gate will be closed on Canada Day and every long weekend throughout the summer until September.
Playgrounds and outdoor recreation facilities in the municipality will remain closed.
“There are still plenty of ways to get outside, enjoy nature and stay active while following provincial health orders and recommendations,” reads a statement from the District of Saanich.
“Saanich’s beaches, more than 170 parks and 100 kilometres of trails remain open for citizens to enjoy.”
The Cedar Hill Golf Course reopened on May 5th with some modifications in place for golfers to ensure that health precautions are still being taken due to the ongoing pandemic.
These include:
- More time between tee times
- No walk-ons – golfing is by prearranged tee time only
- Power carts are single rider or players from the same household
- No score cards or pencils will be provided
- No food and beverage services
- Gathering places will be closed
The facility will reopen under guidelines provided by the National Golf Course Owners Association of Canada.
This “best practices” notice from the association can be viewed here.
