Traveller self-isolation required - No self-isolation for domestic travellers entering Alberta.

No self-isolation upon entering Alberta for fully vaccinated foreign nationals provided that they meet specific entry and testing requirements. Unvaccinated children under 12 years of age of fully vaccinated travellers are not required to quarantine upon entering Alberta, but must follow strict public health measures that include avoiding crowded settings.

Travel restrictions - No travel restrictions for domestic travellers entering Alberta.

Fully vaccinated foreign nationals can travel to Alberta provided that they meet specific entry and testing requirements. Entry will continue to be prohibited for foreign nationals who are not fully vaccinated.

Current Phase/Stage - People aged 12 and older are required to show proof of full vaccination (with the second dose received at least 2 weeks earlier) or a privately-paid-for negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours or a medical exemption to access non-essential businesses and events that implement the Restrictions Exemption Program. Businesses that do not implement this program have additional restrictions.

Masks are mandatory in all indoor public spaces and on public transit. 

Accommodations are exempt from the Restrictions Exemption Program. However people must be with household members only or 2 close contacts for those living alone. Amenities at accommodation establishments are limited to 33% maximum capacity.

As of December 24: All licenced establishments, including restaurants, bars and nightclubs that implement the Restrictions Exemption Program are limited to maximum 10 people per table, with no mingling between tables. Liquor service ends at 11pm and establishments must close at 12:30am.  To access, people are required to show proof of full vaccination or a privately-paid-for negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours or a medical exemption.

For establishments that do not implement the Restrictions Exemption Program, indoor dining is not permitted, outdoor dining will be permitted for 1 household with up to 6 people per table or 2 close contacts for those living alone. Liquor sales must end at 10pm and consumption by 11pm. 

Retail businesses are exempt from the Restrictions Exemption Program. However, capacity is restricted to 33% maximum capacity and people must be with household members only or 2 close contacts if they live alone.

As of December 24: All entertainment businesses and entities, including casinos, cinemas, theatres, museums and galleries that implement the Restrictions Exemption Program are limited to maximum 50% capacity if the venue sears more than 1,000 people and 500 people if the venue seats between 500 and 1,000 people. Venues under 500 people have no capacity restrictions. To access, people are required to show proof of full vaccination or a privately-paid-for negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours or a medical exemption.

Businesses and entities that do not implement the Restrictions Exemption Program are restricted to 33% maximum capacity and people must be with household members only or 2 close contacts if they live alone.

Traveller self-isolation required - No self-isolation upon entering Manitoba for fully vaccinated domestic travellers. Partially vaccinated or unvaccinated domestic travellers must complete a 14-day self-isolation. Unvaccinated children under 12 years of age of fully vaccinated domestic travellers are exempt from self-isolation.

No self-isolation upon entering Manitoba for fully vaccinated foreign nationals provided that they meet specific entry and testing requirements. Unvaccinated children under 12 years of age of fully vaccinated travellers are not required to quarantine upon entering Manitoba, but must follow strict public health measures that include avoiding crowded settings.

Travel restrictions - No travel restrictions for fully vaccinated domestic travellers entering Manitoba. Partially vaccinated or unvaccinated domestic travellers are required to self-isolate.

Travel to and from northern Manitoba is restricted, with exceptions for those who are fully vaccinated, those who are travelling directly to cottages, provincial parks, campgrounds or hunting and fishing lodges, and other specific exceptions.

Fully vaccinated foreign nationals can travel to Manitoba provided that they meet specific entry and testing requirements. Entry will continue to be prohibited for foreign nationals who are not fully vaccinated.

Current Phase/Stage - All regions in Manitoba are in the orange (restricted) response level.

People aged 12 and older must show proof of vaccination to attend certain businesses and events. See the full list here

Masks are mandatory throughout Manitoba in indoor public spaces and on public transit for anyone aged 5 and older.

Accommodations are open with control/safety measures in place.

People aged 12 and older must show proof of vaccination for indoor and outdoor dining at all restaurants, bars and other licenced establishments.

Proof of vaccination is required for dine-in at food courts.

As of December 21: All restaurants, bars, breweries and breweries can operate at 50% capacity. Patrons are required to remain seated with a maximum 10 people per table.

People aged 12 and older must show proof of vaccination to attend certain businesses and events. See the full list here.

As of December 21: Retail can open with capacity restrictions in place to allow for 2 metre physical distancing. In the Southern Health region, retail is limited to 50% capacity.

Sports events, performing arts events, concert halls, seasonal events, museums, galleries, movie theatres and casinos can operate at 50% capacity.

Traveller self-isolation required - As of December 3, all people entering Nunavik who have travelled outside Canada are required to self-isolate for 10 days. People arriving from countries where Canada has imposed travel restrictions will not be allowed to observe their self-isolation in Nunavik.

No self-isolation required for all other domestic travellers entering Quebec.

No self-isolation upon entering Quebec for fully vaccinated foreign nationals provided that they meet specific entry and testing requirements. Unvaccinated children under 12 years of age of fully vaccinated travellers are not required to quarantine upon entering Quebec, but must follow strict public health measures that include avoiding crowded settings.

Travel restrictions - No travel restrictions for domestic travellers entering Quebec.

Fully vaccinated foreign nationals can travel to Quebec provided that they meet specific entry and testing requirements. Entry will continue to be prohibited for foreign nationals who are not fully vaccinated.

Current Phase/Stage - All regions are in Level 1 – Vigilance (green) of Quebec’s regional alert system.

A vaccine passport is required by Quebec residents aged 13 and older to access many events, services and businesses. See the full list here. People who reside outside Quebec must show printed proof of vaccination, combined with identification.

Masks are mandatory throughout Quebec in indoor public spaces and on public transit for anyone aged 10 and older.

Accommodations are open with control/safety measures in place.

Quebec residents aged 13 and older must show their vaccine passport to dine or drink (indoors and outdoors) at all restaurants, bars, breweries and taverns.

People who reside outside Quebec must show printed proof of vaccination, combined with identification.

As of December 20: All bars and taverns are closed.

All restaurants can operate at 50% capacity but must close between 10pm and 5am. Indoor dining is limited to maximum 10 people from different households or all the occupants of 3 households, outdoor dining is limited to maximum 20 people or the occupants of 3 homes. All patrons must remain seated and dancing and singing is prohibited.

As of December 26: Indoor dining is limited to maximum 6 people from different households or all the occupants of 2 households.

Quebec residents aged 13 and older must show their vaccine passport to access many activities and attractions, including museums, zoos, aquariums, casinos, cinemas and ski hills. See the full list here. People who reside outside Quebec must show printed proof of vaccination, combined with identification.

As of December 20: Indoor activities at amusement parks, water parks, aquariums, entertainment centres and similar establishments are closed. Outdoor activities at these establishments are allowed with restrictions in place to allow for physical distancing.

Casinos, cinemas, performance spaces and spas are closed and indoor pubic events are suspended. Sporting events are closed to spectators.

Retail can operate at 50% capacity.

Traveller self-isolation required - Domestic travellers entering Nova Scotia from all provinces and territories (including Atlantic provinces) must follow self-isolation protocol dependent on vaccination status: 2 doses at least 14 days before arrival = no self-isolation; 1 or 0 doses = 7-day self-isolation and 2 negative tests. Children under 12 travelling domestically are required to follow same isolation protocol as the least vaccinated adult they are traveling with.

No self-isolation upon entering Nova Scotia for fully vaccinated foreign nationals provided that they meet specific entry and testing requirements. Unvaccinated children under 12 years of age of fully vaccinated travellers are not required to quarantine upon entering Nova Scotia, but must follow strict public health measures that include avoiding crowded settings.

Travel restrictions - No travel restrictions for domestic travellers entering Nova Scotia from all provinces and territories, but they must complete the Safe Check-in Form and refer to the self-isolation protocol dependent on vaccine status.

Fully vaccinated foreign nationals can travel to Nova Scotia provided that they meet specific entry and testing requirements. Entry will continue to be prohibited for foreign nationals who are not fully vaccinated.

Current Phase/Stage - Nova Scotia is in Phase 5 of its reopening plan. Proof of full vaccination is required for people aged 12 and older to access certain businesses and settings. See the full list here.

Masks are mandatory throughout Nova Scotia in indoor public spaces and on public transit for anyone aged 5 and older

As of December 22, people must physically distance 2 metres in indoor and outdoor spaces, except among those in the same household or a consistent social group of up to 10 people.

Accommodations are open with control/safety measures in place.

While accommodations are not subject to proof of full vaccination, some businesses may introduce their own vaccination requirements for guests.

Proof of full vaccination is required for people aged 12 and older to access full service at restaurants, food establishments and other licenced establishments, both indoors and outdoors.

As of December 22: Restaurants and licenced establishments can operate indoor and outdoor seated service at 50% capacity. A maximum of 10 people can dine per table and physical distancing of 2 metres must be maintained between tables. Dine-in service must stop at 11pm and close by midnight.

Proof of vaccination is not required for take-out and drive-through.

Proof of full vaccination is required for people aged 12 and older to participate in most events and activities that bring groups of people together, including cinemas, theatres and sports stadiums; bus, boat, and walking tours; and museums and art galleries. See the full list here.

As of December 22: Retail businesses, museums, and recreation and leisure facilities can operate at 50% capacity with physical distancing of 2 metres in place. Proof of vaccination is not required for retail stores. Note that some businesses not subject to proof of full vaccination may introduce their own vaccination requirements for customers.

Entertainment venues, including cinemas, are limited to maximum 50 people or 25% capacity, whichever is less. Casinos can operate at 50% capacity.

Traveller self-isolation required - As of December 21, all fully vaccinated travellers entering Newfoundland & Labrador will be required to self-isolate for 5 days. Travellers entering the province will be given rapid tests and will need to take a rapid test every day for five days. If all tests are negative, they can leave isolation after five full days or 120 hours have passed. Children between ages five and 11 that are not fully vaccinated and are travelling with parents or guardians that are fully vaccinated, will also need to self-isolate for five days with five rapid tests. After five days, they will then follow modified self-isolation until 14 days have passed. It is not mandatory for children under five to have a test, as long as the parents or guardians take their rapid tests. They can leave full isolation with their parents and continue on modified self-isolation until 14 days have passed. Anyone returning from post-secondary institutions outside of Newfoundland and Labrador will also be required to take a PCR test upon arrival to the province. If both the PCR test and five rapid tests are negative, they can leave isolation after five full days have passed. If travellers choose not to be tested, they will need to isolate for 14 days.

As of November 30, the province’s definition of fully vaccinated has been updated to include specific allowance for people with vaccines not authorized by Health Canada or the World Health Organization (WHO) but these vaccines must be followed by one dose of a COVID-19 mRNA vaccine authorized by Health Canada at least 14 days before arriving in the province.  

Partially vaccinated or unvaccinated travellers must still isolate until they receive a negative PCR test on day seven or later, and are then subject to modified self-isolation for the remaining 14 days.. Mixed groups of vaccinated, partially vaccinated and/or unvaccinated adult travellers must follow the rules for unvaccinated travellers.

Fully vaccinated foreign nationals can enter Newfoundland & Labrador provided that they meet specific entry and testing requirements. Unvaccinated children under 12 years of age of fully vaccinated travellers must follow strict public health measures that include avoiding crowded settings.

Travel restrictions - All Canadians are permitted to enter Newfoundland and Labrador. All travellers can complete the Travel Form up to 30 days prior to their travel date.

Fully vaccinated foreign nationals who have submitted the Travel Form up to 30 days prior to their travel date can travel to Newfoundland and Labrador provided that they meet specific entry and testing requirements. Entry will continue to be prohibited for foreign nationals who are not fully vaccinated.

Current Phase/Stage - Proof of full vaccination via the NLVaxPass and valid ID will be required for people aged 12 and older to access certain businesses and settings. People aged 19 and older must present one photo ID or two pieces of non-photo ID (both must include their name and at least one must have their date of birth).

See a list here.

Newfoundland and Labrador is at Alert Level 3 and is in Step 2 of its 3-step provincial reopening plan, Together. Again.

Masks are mandatory in indoor public spaces and on public transit throughout Newfoundland and Labrador for anyone aged 5 and older.

Accommodations are open with control/safety measures in place.

Proof of full vaccination via the NLVaxPass and valid ID will be required for people aged 12 and older to access indoor seating at restaurants, cafes, bars and other licenced establishments. People aged 19 and older must present one photo ID or two pieces of non-photo ID (both must include their name and at least one must have their date of birth).

As of December 23: Restaurants are limited to maximum 50% capacity, with physical distancing. Bars and lounges are closed.

Proof of full vaccination via the NLVaxPass and valid ID will be required for people aged 12 and older to access cinemas, performance spaces, arenas and indoor entertainment facilities. People aged 19 and older must present one photo ID or two pieces of non-photo ID (both must include their name and at least one must have their date of birth). See a list here.

As of December 23: Retail stores may operate with distancing measures in place. Performance spaces and cinemas are closed. Recreation facilities and arenas can have maximum 100 people or 50% capacity, whichever is less.

Traveller self-isolation required - No self-isolation required for fully vaccinated travellers admitted into the Northwest Territories (residents, non-resident essential workers or travellers with an exemption). Fully vaccinated travellers going to communities other than Yellowknife, Inuvik, Fort Smith, Hay River, Fort Simpson and Norman Wells require a COVID-19 test on days 1 and 14. Mandatory 8-day self-isolation for partially vaccinated admitted travellers with a COVID-19 test on day 8. Mandatory 10-day self-isolation for unvaccinated admitted travellers, including children under 12 and household members who did not travel, with a COVID-19 test on day 10. All travellers entering the Northwest Territories must file a self-isolation plan, regardless of vaccination status. To fill out a self-isolation plan and find further information about NWT travel restrictions, visit the Government of the Northwest Territories website.   

No self-isolation upon entering the Northwest Territories for fully vaccinated foreign nationals provided that they meet specific entry and testing requirements and who are admitted to enter the Northwest Territories. Unvaccinated children (and those travelling with them) will not be able to forgo the mandatory 10-day isolation requirement. All travellers entering the Northwest Territories must file a self-isolation plan, regardless of vaccination status. To fill out a self-isolation plan and find further information about NWT travel restrictions, visit the Government of the Northwest Territories website.

Travel restrictions - Leisure travel into the Northwest Territories by non-residents is currently not permitted. Exemptions are considered for compassionate reasons, family reunification, exceptional circumstances, travel from Nunavut, and remote tourism with tourism operators with plans approved by the Chief Public Health Officer.

Fully vaccinated foreign nationals may be authorized to travel to the Northwest Territories only to participate in remote tourism with an approved remote tourism operator provided that they meet specific entry and testing requirements. Fully vaccinated foreign nationals must have an exemption from the Northwest Territories Chief Public Health Officer; exemption requests will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. Entry will continue to be prohibited for foreign nationals who are not fully vaccinated.

Current Phase/Stage - Northwest Territories is in the Indoor Gatherings phase of its reopening plan, Emerging Wisely 2021: Step by Step Together.

People can request a voluntary Proof of Vaccine Credential from the Government of the Northwest Territories.

As of August 26, masks are mandatory throughout the Northwest Territories in indoor public spaces.

Accommodations are open with control/safety measures in place.

Restaurants, bars and lounges can have up to 25 people indoors and up to 50 people outdoors, with 2-metre physical distancing in place. The Chief Public Health Officer must approve numbers higher than this, with one condition that people over the age of 12 show proof of full vaccination to access these places.

Businesses and enterprises can have up to 25 people indoors and up to 50 people outdoors, with 2-metre physical distancing in place. The Chief Public Health Officer must approve numbers higher than this, with one condition that people over the age of 12 show proof of full vaccination to access to these places.

Most parks and outdoor spaces are open. It is recommended to check with the facility or tourism operator directly to confirm its status.