Transport Canada has announced that it will lift restrictions on cruise ships in Canadian waters on November 1. Due to the improved status of new coronavirus infections in Canada, the initial period until February 28, 2022 has been significantly reduced. Flight is required to comply with public health laws set by the state, states and territories.
In Canada, the large cruise liner season is from April to October, so even if the navigation restrictions are lifted in November, the number of tourists will not increase immediately. Therefore, it is expected that the number of stops will increase from small passenger ships with 100 passengers or less. Due to the risk of re-infection on indigenous islands and areas, port calls may not be permitted after November.
Starting July 1st, domestic travel in Canada has become possible in many states, and more and more people are traveling.
VIA Rail's transcontinental train, Canadian, has been operating since May 17 with reduced flights only between Toronto, Ontario and Winnipeg, Manitoba. Resumption of service to Vancouver, British Columbia is currently scheduled for September 15, but may be postponed depending on circumstances.
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In British Columbia, the rate of new coronavirus vaccinations for people aged 18 and over has reached 78% for one dose and 30% for two doses, reducing the number of new infections per day to double digits every day. The provincial government has announced that it will enter the third phase of economic resumption from July 1. Residents of British Columbia will be able to travel within Canada after July 1st.
In Canada, deregulation is different in each state.
For example, in the Yukon Territory, some states require that 14 days or more have passed after completing two doses of the new coronavirus vaccine. Please check the travel restrictions of your destination before traveling.
The US-Canada border blockade has been extended until July 21st.
Despite growing calls for border reopening during the summer travel season, the Canadian federal government remains cautious. When the double dose rate of the new corona vaccine is high enough in both countries, it will be considered again.
The border between Ontario and Quebec has opened today from June 16th. In order to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus, unnecessary and unurgent movement was prohibited from April 19th. Travel restrictions between Ontario and Manitoba will also be lifted on the same day, allowing traffic in five inland states.
British Columbia has eased its preventive measures against the new coronavirus and has entered the second phase of economic resumption from June 15th today.
Leisure travel is possible only within the state. Movie theaters, gyms, and fitness classes have also resumed. Office work is permitted, and meetings are possible with a small number of people.
At the restaurant, up to 6 people can eat together, not just those living together. Alcoholic beverages will be extended until midnight. Wear a mask when you leave the table. Masks are still required in indoor public spaces such as shops and public transportation.
Private gatherings such as parties are limited to 50 people outdoors and 5 people or 1 family indoors. In other words, it is OK for up to 5 friends to gather in a house with 4 people, or for a family of 7 to come and visit. Observe public health standards, such as keeping distance from people and ventilating.
Canadians are usually said to be polite, docile and unobtrusive, but when it comes to ice hockey, that's a different story. Especially at the Winter Olympics and the Stanley Cup, the championship deciding match of the North American National Hockey League NHL, we will cheer on the streets and in pubs. When the match is over, it makes a fuss whether you win or lose.
Four teams have finally won the NHL this season, and the semi-final started yesterday.
From Canada, the Montreal Canadiens are advancing, and tonight is the first match against the Las Vegas Golden Knights ♪
Teams advancing to the round are exempt from quarantine for 14 days across the US-Canada border. Strict rules such as daily PCR tests and behavioral restrictions are set for athletes and related parties.
The Federal Government of Canada is considering gradual mitigation of quarantine measures for the new corona, using domestic vaccination rates and the number of infected people as indicators. Canadian Citizenship and Permanent Residents and their relatives, commercial travelers and international students may not need to be quarantined for three nights at a government-designated hotel after July if they have been vaccinated twice with the new Corona vaccine. there is.
Only Canadian-approved Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca, Johnson & Johnson products are approved vaccines. Negative proof of PCR test received within 72 hours of departure is essential, and it seems that self-isolation will be required at home etc. until the test result at arrival turns out to be negative. Foreigners for leisure travel purposes cannot enter the country yet.
Ontario has advanced its economic resumption schedule and will enter the first phase from June 11. You can't eat or drink in the restaurant yet, but the patio can accommodate up to 4 people per table. Retail stores have resumed operations by limiting the number of visitors to the normal 15%. Up to 10 people are allowed for outdoor gatherings and sports activities.
Nearly 70% of people over the age of 12 have received at least one new corona vaccination in the state. To date, it has been administered more than 10 million times, and the single dose rate for people over the age of 18 has reached 72%. For the next 21 days, we will stay in the first stage of economic resumption, and after observing the number of infected people, we plan to move to the second stage where the hair dressing can be reopened in early July.
The first Friday of June is Donut Day.
Canada has the highest per capita donut consumption in the world!
There are many donut shops in Vancouver, including Tim Hortons, which has a nationwide expansion, Cartems Donuts, Lucky's Donuts, and more.
Please try it when you come ♪
The Sea to Sky Gondola in Squamish, a suburb of Vancouver, will reopen on June 11.
Admission tickets must be purchased online in advance and a reservation must be presented when entering the parking lot. The gondola is shared only by accompanying persons, and suspension bridges and trails are one-way. Food and beverage services are provided on takeaway.
Canada's travel restrictions have been extended until June 21st.
Foreigners for travel purposes cannot enter the country. Commercial travelers, international students, and close relatives of citizenship / permanent residents can enter the country. Negative proof of PCR test received within 72 hours of departure + PCR test after arrival and PCR test on the 8th day of hotel 3 nights quarantine + 11 nights quarantine is mandatory.
Since it is possible for international students to enter the country, we have come to see international students, including Japanese, in the city.
