Canada Reopening Border to Fully Vaccinated Tourists

Travellers with a right to entry, such as Canadians and other travellers exempt from border restrictions, will have to submit information regarding their vaccination status via ArriveCAN, however they will not be denied boarding if this requirement is not met.

Eased quarantine based on vaccination status

Those who cannot be fully vaccinated due to health conditions may also qualify for eased quarantine requirements, but may be asked to follow a modified quarantine. The government says more details are forthcoming.

Travellers arriving to Canada by boat will be eligible for eased quarantine and testing if they meet the definition for fully vaccinated. They must also meet pre-entry testing requirements through ArriveCAN, however they can do it when entering Canada since there is no internet connection on the water.

Again, all travellers still need a quarantine plan prepared in case the border officer determines they do not meet the requirements for an exemption.

More airports accepting international flights

Also starting August 9, five more airports will once again accept international fights.

Airports in Halifax, Quebec City, Ottawa, Winnipeg, and Edmonton will now be open to international air arrivals. Passengers will still be expected to co-operate with public health guidelines.

Throughout the pandemic, the only airports accepting international arrivals were Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, and Montreal.