Quebec’s biggest casino will tack on some pretty strict health precautions when its doors reopen. Restaurants, shops and attractions are applying new sanitary measures to keep everyone safe. I.e., patrons can be only 1.5 metres apart, as opposed to the usual two metres, if they’re in a seated space where there is no social interaction, such as a movie theatre. Old Montréal has been gradually reopening since May 25, with special attention to the wellbeing of residents, workers and visitors to the area. Yoga classes are also back on, too.As of June 22, malls and shopping centres in Montréal were able to open, including their food courts, though mall managers will limit the number of clients in order to ensure that they are able to respect the two-metre distancing guidelines. Personal care services such as hair salons, barbershops, nail salons and tattoo parlours are also all back in business, with workers required to wear face masks and wash their hands frequently. Only 250 people will be allowed inside the smaller facilities at one time.Opening hours will be reduced and extra cleaning measures will be put in place, including the cleaning of gaming machines between customers. Strict new guidelines will be in place when the Casino de Montreal reopens after months of it being closed due to COVID-19.
Bars and show halls will remain closed. Since Montreal has been the epicenter of Quebec’s COVID-19 spread, it is on a slower path than most cities in most provinces. This means that businesses typically found in malls that provide direct services – travel agencies, shoe repair shops, etc. Larger casinos, like Lac-Leamy Casino and the Montreal Casino will be able to accommodate 1,000 and 1,500 people respectively, as long as … Pseudonyms will no longer be permitted.It is a priority for CBC to create a website that is accessible to all Canadians including people with visual, hearing, motor and cognitive challenges.Masks will be mandatory for all clients and employees. – can all be open.
As of Monday, August 3, the maximum number of people allowed during indoor and outdoor events will increase from 50 to 250 people, as long as health measures are respected.Montréal’s libraries are beginning to progressively reopen, with services like contactless returns and reservation pick-ups, although it still won’t be possible to use computers and printers or to circulate in the rows of bookshelves.© 2020, Tourisme Montréal.
But, it certainly won’t be the same. Sports that have a high degree of physical contact, such as basketball, are not permitted to resume just yet. Shut down on March 13, 2020, the Montreal casino will see the light of day once again starting on August 3.
The Québec government has asked that all stores install plexiglass shields at points of payment.With indoor gatherings of up to 50 people now permitted, cinemas, theatres, live music venues and other performance spaces can now reopen to audiences with special measures in place. Loto-Québec has announced it's laying off 2,250 employees and introducing a wage and hiring freeze due to a drop in revenue related to the pandemic.Under the new rules, there will be a reduced number of players allowed to sit at gaming tables and protective panels will be set up between the dealer and players.According to a Loto-Québec news release, the layoffs to take effect July 21.Larger casinos, like Lac-Leamy Casino and the Montreal Casino will be able to accommodate 1,000 and 1,500 people respectively, as long as they are contained in different "sectors."With files from Radio-Canada, La Presse CanadienneA variety of newsletters you'll love, delivered straight to you.Casinos in Quebec have been closed since March but many are scheduled to reopen in July, with significant restrictions.Add some “good” to your morning and evening.Gamblers will be given rubber-tipped pens to avoid touching slot machines and there will be "no handling of cards or chips by the customer."To encourage thoughtful and respectful conversations, first and last names will appear with each submission to CBC/Radio-Canada's online communities (except in children and youth-oriented communities). After shutting down on March 13, for safety reasons regarding COVID-19, the Casino de Montreal will reopen to the public as of August 3. The casino website and news outlets provide no information regarding the reopening of Casino de Montreal. For instance, the Casino de Montreal won’t be open round the clock. In super news for team sports enthusiasts, soccer and baseball teams are now allowed to be back out on their respective fields for pdistanced training sessions. For starters, the Casino de Montreal will have opening and closing hours instead of being open 24/7.
And physical distancing won’t be required for people coming from the same household. All rights reserved.Now enjoy all the amazingness Montréal has to offer!The Tourisme Montréal newsletter gives you the inside scoop on everything happening in the city.