Travelling within B.C.

Masks are encouraged, but not required, when travelling by air, train, public transit or BC Ferries. When travelling, follow the same precautions you use at home to prevent COVID-19. For more information see, Province of British Columbia: COVID-19 guidance in B.C..

For the latest recommendations on travel for non-essential purposes, visit:

• Province of British Columbia: COVID-19 guidance in B.C.
• Government of Canada: COVID-19: Travel, testing and borders

Travelling between provinces

British Columbians travelling to other provinces or territories were advised to check their destination's public health information for any travel restrictions and to follow local, provincial or territorial guidance.

For information from other provincial and territorial governments, visit:

• Alberta: COVID-19 info for Albertans
• Manitoba: COVID-19
• New Brunswick: Visiting New Brunswick
• Newfoundland and Labrador: Travel Advice
• Northwest Territories: Health and Social Services COVID-19
• Nova Scotia: Coronavirus (COVID-19): Updates and resources for travel to and within Nova Scotia
• Nunavut: Travel Checklist
• Ontario: Protection from COVID‑19 and other respiratory illnesses
• Prince Edward Island: Covid-19
• Quebec: COVID-19
• Government of Saskatchewan: Travel Information
• Government of Yukon: Borders and travel: COVID-19

International Travel

For international travel advice and advisories, see Government of Canada: Travel outside Canada.

Testing before international travel

International travellers should plan ahead for the travel requirements of their destination and for returning home. Follow the entry requirements of the country you are travelling to. Check to find out if you can enter the country and if there are any vaccination, testing, quarantine, or other requirements. Routine testing of people without symptoms is not performed in B.C., including for travel purposes. For information on travel and testing for travel, see: 

• BC Centre for Disease Control: Travel
• BC Centre for Disease Control: Where to get a COVID-19 test in BC

Entering Canada

All COVID-19 border requirements have ended for travellers entering Canada by land, air or sea

Requirements change often. Check before you travel. Visit Government of Canada: COVID-19: Travel, testing and borders for the most up-to-date information.

For more information about returning to Canada after travel, visit:

• BC Centre for Disease Control: Travel
• Province of British Columbia: COVID-19 guidance in B.C.

Find more information about COVID-19 and how to protect yourself, your family and your community, see Coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

The information provided in the Travel and COVID-19 Health Feature was adapted from the BC Centre for Disease Control: Travel, BC Centre for Disease Control: COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus), Province of British Columbia: COVID-19 guidance in B.C. and Government of Canada: COVID-19: Travel, testing and borders pages accessed May 2024.