Canada Is Urging American Travellers To Stay Away Until The Border Rules Officially Change

Fully vaccinated American citizens and residents will be able to visit from August 9.

Canada Is Urging American Travellers To Stay Away Until The Border Rules Officially Change

Canada Is Urging American Travellers To Stay Away Until The Border Rules ...

Managing Editor, Canada

Although changes to Canada's travel restrictions are just around the corner, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is reminding American tourists to stay away for now.

In a notice shared via Twitter, the federal agency warned that "Travel restrictions have not changed…yet!"

"Discretionary (non-essential) travel to Canada by foreign nationals (including the U.S.) remains prohibited," reads the message, which was shared on July 22.

People from the United States are permitted to enter Canada right now if they're travelling for an essential purpose, but visiting for travel, tourism and similar recreational purposes remains prohibited.

Canada's borders will reopen to eligible fully vaccinated American citizens and permanent residents as of August 9, provided they are asymptomatic, have taken a pre-entry COVID-19 test and have submitted their information via ArriveCAN.

Around one month later, on September 7, international tourists from all over the world will be welcomed back to Canada under the same conditions.

For the time being, the United States land border remains closed to all discretionary travellers from Canada. This ongoing travel ban is set to be reviewed on August 21, 2021.

  • Managing Editor

    Helena Hanson (she/her) is the Managing Editor of Canada for Narcity and MTL Blog, where she brings her expertise in dreamy, aspirational travel journalism to life. A first-class graduate of Cardiff University's School of Journalism, Helena has a passion for inspiring readers to discover the magic in their own backyards. Originally from the U.K., Helena has spent years uncovering hidden gems and must-see destinations across countries like Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Indonesia, Japan, and more. Having lived in both Canada and Australia, she's become a seasoned expert in off-the-beaten-path adventures and bucket-list experiences that don't break the bank. Whether she's writing about things to do in Ottawa, Montreal, or her favourite spot—Disney World—Helena hopes to leave readers dreaming of their next adventure.

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