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Editor’s Note — Coronavirus cases remain high across the globe. Health officials caution that travel increases your chances of getting and spreading the virus. Staying home is the best way to stem transmission. Below is information on what to know if you still plan to travel, last updated on July 20.
The basics
Vaccinated international travelers may also be allowed to enter Canada beginning September 7, provided the “Covid-19 epidemiology remains favorable,” the Canadian government said in a statement.
Entry to Canada remains prohibited for all foreign travelers who are not fully vaccinated.
What’s on offer
This is the ultimate destination for adventure. Whether it’s skiing and snowboarding in the Rockies or bear watching in the wilds of Ontario, Canada has everything to satisfy travelers who want to spend time in the great outdoors.
Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal and Quebec City are all perfect for city breaks, with first rate culture, food and entertainment on offer.
Who can go
Citizens and permanent residents are allowed to enter Canada, but if unvaccinated they must quarantine for 14 days.
Vaccinated US citizens and permanent residents will be permitted to enter Canada from August 9. International travelers may enter from September 7 if conditions remain favorable.
A three-night government authorized hotel stay requirement now in place for some travelers will be eliminated on August 9.
Immediate and extended family members, including those without Canadian citizenship, can enter for any reason as long as they are staying in the country for more than 15 days (the quarantine rule remains unchanged for now).
Those coming for fewer than 15 days can only enter for an essential purpose.
As for travelers arriving by land, all visitors — with some exceptions — are also required to provide proof of a negative Covid-19 molecular test result taken in the United States within 72 hours of pre-arrival, or a positive test taken 14 to 90 days before arrival.
What are the restrictions?
From August 9, international flights will be permitted to land at the following five additional Canadian airports: Halifax Stanfield International Airport; Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport; Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport; Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport; and Edmonton International Airport.
The quarantine plan must detail where you will stay, how you will get there and how you will arrange for delivery of essentials such as groceries and medicine. Failure to stick to the plan can lead to six months’ jail time and a CAD$750,000 (US$593,000) fine.
Additionally, all arrivals are given a health screening by a border officer to assess any symptoms.
What’s the Covid-19 situation?
Canada is now in the midst of a nationwide Covid-19 vaccine program.
According to Canada’s official vaccine tracker, nearly 70% of the population has received at least one vaccine dose and about 50% of the population is fully vaccinated.
Canada dealt with the initial wave of Covid-19 well. However, a deadly second wave in late 2020 led to new lockdowns.
Case numbers continue to drop and multiple provinces are easing their restrictions in response.
What can visitors expect?
Mask mandates vary between provinces.
Quebec eased restrictions from May 28, dropping a curfew and allowing restaurants to serve patrons on their terraces.
Ontario has unveiled a three-stage reopening plan, with restaurants now allowed to serve patrons outside. From July 16, restaurants in that province are allowed to resume indoor dining.
Most Canadian provinces continue to advise people to keep a distance of two meters (6.5 feet) to cut the spread of the virus.
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Joe Minihane, Julia Buckley, Paula Newton and Karla Cripps contributed to this report