Montreal's Verdun Beach Is Officially Open But You Can Only Stay For 45 Minutes

And only 80 people max are allowed at a time.
Montreal's Verdun Beach Is Officially Open But You Can Only Stay For 45 Minutes
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One of the city's most popular summer hangout spots, Verdun Beach, opened for the season on Thursday, July 2.

This summer, the beach has several new rules in place to ensure social distancing.

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Access to the site will be limited to 80 people at the same time and a rotation will take place every 45 minutes.

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The site is now limited to 80 people at a time and "there will be a rotation every 45 minutes" to let new visitors in, according to a June statement from the City of Montreal.

Moreover, the city's website states that "swimmers must arrive at the beach already dressed in their bathing suits."

Verdun Beach is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. every day though could be closed before or after a storm.

Via Ville de Montréal

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    Thomas MacDonald was the Senior Editor of MTL Blog. He received a B.A. with honours from McGill University in 2018 and worked as a Writer and Associate Editor before entering his current role. He is proud to lead the MTL Blog team and to provide its readers with the information they need to make the most of their city.

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