BC’s Restart Plan

Understand the plan

BC’s Restart is a careful, four-step plan to bring B.C. back together. Starting May 25, we can gradually begin to restart our important social connections, businesses and activities. Getting vaccinated is the most important tool supporting our restart. 

Step 1: Starting May 25

The criteria for Step 1 is at least 60% of the 18+ population vaccinated with dose 1, along with stable case counts and COVID-19 hospitalizations. 

PHO guidance

ActivitiesNew things you can do
Personal gatheringsOutdoor personal gatherings up to 10 peopleIndoor personal gatherings up to 5 people or 1 other householdExamples of a personal gathering include having friends over to your house or meeting up with friends at a park. 
Organized gatheringsOutdoor seated organized gatherings up to 50 people with a COVID-19 Safety PlanIndoor seated organized gatherings up to 10 people with a COVID-19 Safety PlanIndoor or outdoor religious worship services of up to 50 people that follow COVID-19 safety rulesFunerals and baptisms have separate rules to follow. Weddings are considered events and follow indoor and outdoor organized gatherings rules.Indoor funerals, weddings and baptismsOutdoor funerals and weddings
TravelRecreational travel within your travel region allowedNon-essential travel between travel regions continues to be restricted
BusinessesIndoor and outdoor dining for groups up to 6 people (not restricted to your household or bubble)Liquor served until 10 pm
Offices and workplacesStart a gradual return to workplacesEmployers must continue to have a COVID-19 Safety Plan and daily health check in place
Sports and exerciseIndoor low intensity group exercise allowed with limited capacityOutdoor games and practices for both adults and youth group/team sports allowedNo spectators at any indoor or outdoor sport activities

To learn more about BC’s complete four-step restart plan, please visit the official website here: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/covid-19/info/restart