richarddd

Beginning August 9, fully vaccinated citizens and permanent residents of the United States currently residing in the US will be permitted to enter Canada.
Non-essential travel into Canada has been banned since March 2020, something the Canadian government said was necessary to mitigate the spread of Covid-19.
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 Monday.

https://www.cnn.com/2021/07/19/world...ing/index.html

sfgiants13

Good. Now I can finally renew my NEXUS. On that note I wonder how seamless it'll be for nexus. I'm sure it'll be more than them asking me if I have anything to declare like it usually is but I can't see it taking too long to verify everything.

Admiral Ackbar

Wonder when the US will reciprocate land entry for fully vaxxed Canadians?

fbrdky

Any news as to when Gov of Canada will change its Global Travel Advisory to anything other than "Avoid all non-essential travel"? This would have implications on insurance being nulled.

YYZ1313

Not anytime soon given the COVID situation around the world.

dergon darkhelm

Hoping it comes today ahead of the rolling July 22 30-day announcement.


will see ....

JIMCHI

We are planning on traveling by air to Canada in late August. I am seeing conflicting information as to the requirements to enter. The news release from the Canadian government seems to say that we must be fully vaccinated AND must have a molecular PCR COVID test no more than 72 hours before flying in. Other news I have been reading makes no mention of the PCR test, just the requirement for full vaccination. Anyone have better clarification on this?

Deckter

Ban extended

https://edition.cnn.com/2021/07/21/p...vel/index.html

Admiral Ackbar

The issue apparently is the Mexico border and the fact the US does not want to open one border and leave the other closed. Sucks for this Canadian that wants to visit the US.
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/cana...+Article+Links

bambinomartino

A molecular test at T-72 hours will still be required of everyone. It can be a NAAT test that a lot of US pharmacies are offering at little to no cost with very quick turnaround.

I also believe that you'd have to download the ArriveCan app.

allset2travel

According to this article, not any time soon!

https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-ext...article_inline

ebayj

And then there is the potential of this strike:

https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/cbs...rder-1.6108358

JNelson113

Me too! I've been waiting for this day since March 2020. Whistler, here I come!!!!

casey89

Hi guys. I know it is a ridicilous question but I am so eager to travel again that I do not mind..
i am living in EU and am completely vaccinated (Pfizer stuff) which means the Canada borders *should be* opened for me from 7th September. Again I know it is weird question but do you think it will really happen? I just bought for me and my gf ETA but the cost of this is nothing in compare with plane tickets which is non refundable.
Also it will be our first visit to Canada and I am basically choosing between Toronto and Vancouver - what would you recommend a for 1st time visitors for 7 days in mid September?
Thanks

JIMCHI

With only 7 days either one would be a good choice. Both Toronto and Vancouver are big cities. From Toronto you can visit the Canadian side of Niagara Falls, which is just spectacular. Rent a car and you can do it roundtrip from Toronto in a day. Also try to visit Quebec City- a wonderful town. Montreal is very nice also. It's a bit of a drive, however. Toronto to Montreal is 5-1/2 hrs and Montreal to Quebec City is 2 hrs 45 mins. Vancouver has perhaps less to see and do but it's a great city with nice parks and its famous Gastown. You must rent a car and travel to Victoria- just a highlight. You have to take a ferry (advance reservations necessary) and spend a night there. It's a great little town and be sure to visit the Butchart Gardens- a must. If you don't want to get involved with a car, there is a full day (12 hrs) tour from Vancouver to Victoria and back, with a visit to the Butchart Gardens. Canada is a wonderful place to visit. With only 7 days, you're going to have to plan carefully so you can determine which city to fly into in relation to what you can see and visit in the 7 days you have. Maybe buy a Canada travel book and decide. No matter which side of Canada you visit you will find most Canadians to be very friendly people.