Traveller self-isolation required - As of September 7, 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 - As of September 7, 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 - Proof of vaccination,  a privately-paid-for negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours or a medical exemption will be required to access non-essential businesses and events that implement the Restriction Exemption Program. As of September 20, anyone aged 12 and older must show proof of one dose taken at least 2 weeks earlier. As of October 26, anyone aged 12 and older must be fully vaccinated. Businesses that do not implement this program have additional restrictions.

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

Hotels, motels, hunting and fishing lodges can resume regular operations.

All licenced establishments, including restaurants, bars and nightclubs, that implement the Restriction Exemption Program can resume regular operations. To access these establishments: As of September 20 anyone aged 12 and older must show proof of one dose taken at least 2 weeks earlier, or a privately-paid-for negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours or a medical exemption. As of October 26, anyone aged 12 and older must be fully vaccinated.

Indoor dining will be closed at all licenced establishments that do not implement the Restriction Exemption Program. 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. 

All retail businesses, plus entertainment businesses and entities, including casinos, cinemas, theatres, museums and galleries, that implement the Restriction Exemption Program can resume regular operations. To access these businesses and entities: As of September 20 anyone aged 12 and older must show proof of one dose taken at least 2 weeks earlier, or a privately-paid-for negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours or a medical exemption. As of October 26, anyone aged 12 and older must be fully vaccinated.

All retail businesses, plus entertainment businesses and entities that do not implement the Restriction Exemption Program are restricted to 1/3 maximum capacity. A group must be part of the same household (or 2 close contacts for those living alone). Masks and 2-metre physical distancing is required.

Traveller self-isolation required - As of September 7, 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 - As of September 7, 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. 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.

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

As of August 28, 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.

As of September 3, people aged 12 and older must show proof of vaccination for indoor and outdoor dining at all restaurants, bars and other licenced establishments.

As of September 7, proof of vaccination is required for dine-in at food courts.

All retail operations can resume regular operations.

As of September 3, people aged 12 and older must show proof of vaccination to attend movie theatres, casinos, recreational facilities, indoor and outdoor ticketed sporting events, performing arts events and concerts. Children aged 11 and under will be able to attend events and activities with a fully immunized adult.

As of September 7, proof of vaccination is also required to attend museums and galleries.

Traveller self-isolation required - As of September 7, 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 - As of September 7, 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.

As of September 1, 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.

Accommodations are open with control/safety measures in place.

As of September 1, 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.

Restaurant indoor dining can have up to 10 people or 3 private residences per table. Outdoor dining can have up to 20 people per table.

Bars, breweries, taverns and casinos can open to maximum 50% capacity; alcohol sales must cease at 1am and establishments must close by 2am. Indoor dining can have up to 10 people or 3 private residences per table. Outdoor patios can have up to 20 people per table.

All establishments are required to capture the contact information of patrons.

As of September 1, Quebec residents aged 13 and older must show their vaccine passport to access many activities and attractions, including museums, zoos, aquariums, casinos and cinemas. See the full list here. People who reside outside Quebec must show printed proof of vaccination, combined with identification.

There are no capacity restrictions for retail stores. Most other businesses can operate with distancing measures in place. Cinemas can open up to maximum 500 people per room.

Traveller self-isolation required - As of September 7, 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 - As of September 7, 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 4 of its reopening plan.

As of October 4 (date to be confirmed): Proof of full vaccination will be required for people aged 12 and older to access certain businesses and settings. Find more information here. Details of proof of vaccine policy may be subject to change prior to implementation date.

Accommodations are open with control/safety measures in place.

Both provincial and private campgrounds may open.

Restaurants and licenced establishments can open for indoor and outdoor seated service to a maximum 25 people per table.

As of October 4 (date to be confirmed): Proof of full vaccination will be required for people aged 12 and older to access full-service restaurants and licenced establishments, both indoors and outdoors. Proof of vaccination will not be required for food establishments that primarily offer fast food, takeout and delivery.

Retail businesses, museums, and recreation and leisure facilities can operate at full capacity.

Parks, beaches and outdoor spaces are open.

As of October 4 (date to be confirmed): Proof of full vaccination will be 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. Proof of vaccination will not be required for retail stores.

Traveller self-isolation required - As of September 7, no self-isolation upon entering Newfoundland and Labrador 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 Newfoundland and Labrador, but must follow strict public health measures that include avoiding crowded settings.

Travel restrictions - As of September 7, 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 - As of September 7, Hare Bay to Canada Bay on the Northern Peninsula is at Alert Level 3. Masks must be worn in all indoor public spaces. The rest of Newfoundland & Labrador is atAlert Level 2.

Newfoundland and Labrador is in Step 2 of its 3-step provincial reopening plan, Together. Again. While masks are no longer mandatory in indoor public spaces except in some healthcare settings. Some businesses are maintaining a mask requirement based on their own COVID-19 policies and Public Health is encouraging use of masks in all indoor crowded spaces.

Accommodations are open with control/safety measures in place.

Campsites are permitted to open for day use and overnight use subject to the Guidelines for Campgrounds General Restrictions.

Hare Bay to Canada Bay: Restaurants can open at 50% capacity as long as physical distancing can be maintained; bars and lounges are closed.

All other regions: All restaurants and licenced establishments can resume regular operations with the exception of self-serve buffets (still prohibited) as long as physical distancing can be maintained.

Hare Bay to Canada Bay: Retail stores are open at reduced capacity with distancing measures in place. Cinemas and performance spaces are closed; recreation facilities and arenas are limited to maximum 20 people per room or ice surface.

All other regions: Retail stores may operate with distancing measures in place. Cinemas, performance spaces and arenas can open to maximum 500 people indoors and outdoors with physical distancing.

Traveller self-isolation required - As of September 7, 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 - As of September 7, 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. As of August 26, masks are mandatory throughout the Northwest Territories in indoor public spaces.

Accommodations are open with control/safety measures in place.

As of September 13 in Yellowknife, N’Dilo and Dettah: Restaurants, bars and lounges can operate at maximum 25 person capacity for indoor dining and 50 person capacity for outdoor dining with physical distancing and exposure control plans in place; higher capacity is possible with plans approved by the chief public health officer.

As of September 11 in Whati and Behchoko: Dining establishments are limited to takeout only.

Rest of NWT: Restaurants, bars and lounges can operate at maximum capacity or 200 people.

As of September 13 in Yellowknife, N’Dilo and Dettah: All businesses can operate at maximum 25 person capacity for indoor and 50 person capacity for outdoor with physical distancing and exposure control plans in place; higher capacity is possible with plans approved by the chief public health officer.

As of September 11 in Whati and Behchoko: Essential businesses and facilities may remain open with maximum 10 persons permitted in an indoor location. Non-essential businesses are closed.

Rest of NWT: Businesses and enterprises are permitted to operate with adherence to health measures and following sectoral guidelines. Most parks and outdoor spaces are open. It is recommended to check with the facility or tourism operator directly to confirm its status