Air restrictions and marine exclusions in place in Alberta during Papal visit
The pilgrimage site at Lac Ste. Anne. (Sean Amato/CTV News Edmonton)
The Papal visit will bring traffic delays on many Alberta roads, but police are reminding Albertans there will be airspace restrictions and marine exclusions as well.
Non-essential aircraft and drone activity will not be permitted within five nautical miles of the following locations from July 24-29:
- St. Joseph Seminary, Maskwacis First Nation
- Sacred Heart Church, Maskwacis First Nation
- Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton
- Lac Ste. Anne County
- La Citadelle, Quebec City, Que.
- Ste-Anne-de-Beaupré, Que.
- Iqaluit, Nunavut
Police will also be enforcing a marine exclusion zone along the shoreline at the pilgrimage site in Lac Ste. Anne from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. on July 26.
Marine exclusions at the Lac St. Anne pilgrimage site will be enforced on July 26, 2022. (Source: RCMP)Boaters are asked to avoid the area for the duration of the day.
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