2022 Innovation Academy: Health and safety travel resources
Use ArriveCAN to enter Canada
All non-essential travelers must be fully vaccinated to enter Canada. Proof of vaccine is collected via the ArriveCAN app, which is required for all those entering Canada.
All travelers must use ArriveCAN to provide mandatory travel information before entry into Canada. This must be done within 72 hours of anticipated arrival. Failure to do so may result in denied boarding, denied entry to Canada, and financial penalties. There are a number of questions to be answered within the app, so you should be prepared to do so. When selecting "Reason for travel" on the app, please choose: Discretionary/optional travel.
The mobile app, available for iOS, Android, and web, is free and available in English, French, and Spanish.
Canada has reinstated its mandatory randomized testing program if you are arriving by air
Starting July 19, the Canadian government has reinstated its mandatory randomized testing program if you are arriving by air to any of the four major airports (Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal, Toronto). If you are randomly selected for this testing, you will be notified via e-mail with information about how to arrange your test. You may proceed to your destination, but you must follow the testing requirements established by this program. Learn more.
Returning to U.S.
U.S. drops COVID testing requirement for international travel
As of June 12, the requirement for travelers to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test before entering the U.S. has been lifted by the CDC.
Proof of full vaccination is required to enter Canada, as well as to board domestic or international flights and trains (i.e. AMTRAK, Via Rail, Rocky Mountaineer).
