May 1, 2022 Update:
Many of the Covid-19 restrictions that were put in place since December 1, 2021 have now been removed and we look forward to returning to a greater sense of normalcy. This included the Mask mandate being removed March 11, 2022 and Proof of Vaccination mandate being removed April 8, 2022. Please keep in mind the additional restrictions implemented noted below are also applicable:
Additional Covid-19 Details:
Travelers to Fernie are highly encouraged to travel safely, follow health orders and any health protocols such as distancing. Government is asking travelers who are sick or not fully vaccinated to remain home. Furthermore, guests showing COVID-19 symptoms are required to cancel their planned stay and not be permitted use hotel facilities. Please consider rebooking if not feeling well to keep cases from further increasing in the Interior Region of BC.
Park Place Lodge continues to operate with procedures which encourage limited direct interaction between staff and guests. This includes contactless check-outs, encouraging guests to use of telephone for communication, departure only unit cleans as well as capacity restrictions, distancing and protective barrier protocols.
Pool / Hot Tub /Gym operations will continue to follow guidelines provided by the Provincial Government and Interior Health. Policies that were implemented in December 2020 continue to be in place as no further guidance was provided as part of the Step 3 re-opening plan. This includes private bookings only in designated time slots.
The hotel Covid Safety Plan is part of a communicable disease plan that is less prescriptive and contains ongoing measures we continue to maintain at all times as part of our Occupational Health and Safety Program. These include:
- Policies supporting staff who may be sick with a communicable disease to stay home
- Promoting hand hygiene by providing hand hygiene facilities with appropriate supplies.
- Maintaining a clean environment through routine cleaning processes
The full details of this Covid Safety Plan can be viewed here:
COVID19 Safety Plan for Guests and Park Place Lodge Staff_Jan20_2022_Update
Park Place Lodge is also be prepared to implement additional prevention measures as required by a medical health officer or the provincial health officer to deal with communicable diseases in their workplace or region, should those be necessary.
Additional details on our safety and guidance documents are available by contacting the Park Place Lodge management team.
Additional resources related to Covid-19 and Travel to Fernie / British Columbia:
We kindly ask that all guests are patient and courteous towards our team. We are extremely proud of the way they have adapted to so many changes on the fly throughout this ordeal.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT and for understanding as we enter this next phase of Covid restrictions.
The health and safety of our guests and staff is our #1 priority. We have adjusted our operations, but we are still here to make sure you have a great stay! If you have any questions regarding our COVID safety plan, please send us an email at manager@parkplacelodge.com. Again, thanks for your support, we truly appreciate it!
