cur

i know it's late but:
many shoppers drug marts
$40
results in paper format in 15 minutes

shoppers locations between banff and airport: 16 av and 14 st nw, center st and 13 av north, closest to airport and on the way from banff is center and 53 av north.

gabbygrrl

Has anyone had an issue with getting their results via phone and not email? I read that Walgreens and CVS may send your results by phone, and I know that will not work for crossing the land boarder. It makes me nervous to depend on the results, and then to not get them in writing.

GrayAnderson

I agree that this is an excellent time to reconsider travel to Canada. With things relatively in-hand versus much of the US, if you've been delaying a trip Up North, now is a great time to go!

Oh, wait, that's not what they meant, is it? ;-)

economyplusfan

I think they must be referring to the three hour processing times at Pearson T1. Reconsider travel before you subject yourself to that fiasco.

flyingpbandj

CVS gave me my results via email, with the exception of a minor for which we called CVS and they emailed us a link to download their results.

GrayAnderson

Fair.

The mess of air travel these days is why I drove across last month.

Best moment of the border questioning:
"When is the last time you entered Canada?"
"March, 2020."
"...you entered after the border was closed?"
"No, I entered at the start of the month. You didn't close the border until about two weeks in." [There was a distinct hint of annoyance in my voice on this one...]

cur

I did not realize the test has to be 72 hours before sked departure. I thought it was 3 days, like the USA. Will I get into a world of hurt for arriving in Canada 82 hours after a neg test? I am a Canadian citizen arriving thru air, YYC.

WesternCDN

If your test is not within 72 hours of departure you likely won't be allowed to board

Utskicat

For those of you who have crossed the land border from Canada into the US can you confirm that no test is required? I am a US citizen living in Canada and I will be crossing over to fly out of Buffalo for a work trip next week. With all of the new rules posted yesterday it’s impossible to find clear documentation online about what the current rules are. It seems to indicate that crossing from Canada into the US for an allowed reason does not require a Covid test. But it’s not clear. Can someone confirm?

cruisr

I crossed back from Ontario to Thousand Islands, NY in Mid September and wasn’t asked anything except if I had a nice trip. So, no, no tests are required.

Kwi

Hello Everyone,
Was not sure where to post this so thought here might be best.

I travel to Toronto from Europe, land at YYZ and clear customs etc and enter Canada (I am fully vaxxed and will have PCR etc)
What I can't work out if I then leave the next day to go to the USA.
Is this allowed. I am technically not transferring as I will get a eTA to enter.

I then do more or less the same on the way back.

Cheers

Utskicat

Not sure what your question is. Canada has been open to international air travelers for a couple of months. I see no issue with this at all. Beware though, YYZ international arrivals can take 1-3 hours some days. I landed from CDG last week and there was no line at all. But the agent meeting the flight that walked up the jetbridge with me said the day before they were holding passengers on the plane for 1 hour and then queue in immigration was another 2.5 hours....

Kwi

Thank you..
My Issue was on the Canada website it says:

Transit to another country by air

You may be permitted to transit through Canada to reach another country.

Prepare for your arrival

You must:

• make your travel arrangements well in advance if you are transiting through Canada
  • plan your travel so you arrive and depart from the same Canadian airport within 24 hours. Domestic transfers are not permitted
  • make sure your baggage is checked through to a destination outside of Canada
  • connections must occur on the same day at all Canadian airports except Toronto Pearson (YYZ)
  • Overnight connections are not possible at:
    • Montréal-Trudeau (YUL)
    • Calgary International (YYC)
    • Vancouver International (YVR)

So technically I am not transiting its more a layover with separate flights booked the next day. Will boarder security see it as that as well, or will they think I am transiting with a layover?



Edit: I think it is only unvaccinated people...

If you are only transferring in Canada

A transfer or stopover in Canada for transit to another country is also permitted if you have not been vaccinated against the coronavirus. Make sure you also comply with all coronavirus rules in the country of your final destination. An eTA Canada is also required for a transfer or stopover. While transferring in Canada, the traveller must remain in the international travel terminal at the airport. The maximum duration of the transfer is 24 hours. The baggage must be checked in to the final destination before leaving for Canada. While transferring in Canada, overnight stays are only allowed in the hotel inside the international terminal at Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ).

MaxVO

It depends on the DATE of your planned entry into the US, and the finalized entry requirements.
If the rules after Nov.08 work as expected, then you'll only need a visa/ESTA, vax certificate, and a neg covid test.

ExpatExp

Is this correct? Right now, you don't need a vaccination certificate or a negative test to cross the US/Canada border by land, and starting November 8th, you will need a vaccination certificate but still no test?