6 Big Events In Ontario You'll Have To Be Vaccinated For To Attend
You may need to be fully vaccinated or produce a negative COVID-19 test.
Ontario is gearing up with more events, but if you are looking to attend, you may need to be vaccinated.
Concerts, sporting events, and festivals across Ontario are now commonly asking guests to show proof of vaccination before attending in-person events. Alternatively, some events are accepting negative COVID-19 test results in lieu of vaccination.
Many restaurants, universities and other businesses started enforcing vaccination policies earlier this summer, and these six events are the most recent to follow suit in Ontario.
Fall Beerfest T.O.
Price: $90.43 + per ticket
When: September 24 and September 25
Address: 100 Prince Edward Island Cres., Toronto, ON
What You Need To Know: If you're looking to attend this event, you will need to show proof that you are fully vaccinated with two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine.
Live Nation
Price: Vary per concert
When: Multiple dates
Address: Multiple venues
What You Need To Know: If you want to see your favourite band live or attend any concert by Live Nation, you will need to show proof of vaccination or have a negative COVID-19 test ready, Live Nation told The Canadian Press.
Scotiabank Arena
Price: Vary per event
When: Multiple dates
Address: 40 Bay St., Toronto, ON
What You Need To Know: Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment (MLSE) announced on August 17 that starting mid-September, all guests and staff will need to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test or vaccination in order to enter any of their venues.
BMO Field
Price: Vary per event
When: Multiple dates
Address: 170 Princes' Blvd, Toronto, ON
What You Need To Know: If you're looking to catch a game any time soon, you're going to need to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test according to the new (MLSE) policy.
Escapade Music Festival
Price: $239.45 per general admission weekend pass
When: September 4 and September 5
Address: 302 Coventry Rd., Ottawa, ON
What You Need To Know: This music festival won't let you rave your heart out unless you are fully vaccinated with two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine or have a doctor's note citing a valid medical reason why you can't get vaccinated along with a negative COVID-19 test, according to their website. Attendees will be required to show proof of their vaccination status and have received their second dose at least two weeks prior.
Kingston Pride
Price: TBD
When: September 25 and September 26
Address: TBD
What You Need To Know: If you're looking to celebrate pride in Kingston this year, you're going to need to show proof of being fully vaccinated with two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine with a preference of having your second dose at least two weeks in advance.
Website
Health Canada has a robust website with all the latest information on COVID-19 vaccines and can answer any questions you may have.