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While things aren’t quite back into full swing in British Columbia, there has been a gradual easing of restrictions across the province in the last month or so. Travelling too far from your local town is still strongly discouraged, but you can explore nearby camping spots, tourist attractions and national parks.
If you want to know more about what you can and can’t do in British Columbia, here’s an up-to-date guide on everything hotels, flights, attractions and more.
Hotels and self-contained accommodation are still open for business in British Columbia, with certain rules and restrictions in place. British Columbians are also being asked to only travel when completely necessary, for example, for work, education or medical reasons.
Staying with anyone outside of your household is currently prohibited. If you live alone, you may invite up to two people into your house from your core bubble.
Hotels are open for bookings of the same household. Currently, hotels can only accept up to five guests per booking. All hotels must have social distancing measures in place. These may include running at a reduced capacity, implementing one-way systems and increasing sanitary stations around the hotel.
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Available on select travel dates. Sample stay is at Budget Inn Patricia Hotel. T&Cs apply.
You can book a stay on websites such as VRBO for people within your household or core bubble if you live alone. The same rules apply if you own your own holiday home.
Hostels currently remain closed across British Columbia.
From March 8, 2021, campsites across British Columbia can welcome visitors once again. Until July 8, 2021, camping spots are reserved for residents of British Columbia only. After this date, which is subject to review, non-residents may also be able to make campsite bookings in the province’s parks.
National parks will open camping reservations for the 2021 season in April for visits between May 2021 and March 2022. Some public facilities such as showers may still remain closed.
All campers must book their slot in advance as campsites are not accepting drop-ins.
Boat and yacht hire is currently not permitted in British Columbia.
Most tourist attractions are open in British Columbia. You can visit local attractions with members of your household or core bubble. To safeguard customers, all venues must have a COVID-19 Safety Plan that outlines the policies and procedures that are in place to reduce the transmission of COVID-19.
Popular attractions that are currently open include the following:
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The majority of national parks are now open in British Columbia. However, residents should not travel outside of their local area to visit them. Visitors are reminded to wear masks while in indoor public facilities and to keep at least two metres away from others.
The following national parks have reopened with some regulations in place:
Before your trip, check the Parks Canada website for details on what trails, services and facilities are available.
Most beaches and local parks are now open to the public. However, many public facilities remain closed, and visitors are reminded to keep at least two metres away from others.
The following provincial parks are open with limited facilities:
You can find the current status of a park before you visit on the British Columbia Parks website.
While travel is limited to essential journeys only, residents are asked to stay local in British Columbia. Where car journeys are crucial, you must only travel with members of your own household or core bubble. Car rental services are still available for essential trips.
Flights within British Columbia are operating at a reduced schedule.
All passengers are reminded to only travel for essential reasons, including caring for a loved one, travelling for work or education.
To keep passengers safe, airlines have reduced the number of passengers on board, increased cleaning schedules and ask that all travellers wear a mask for the duration of their flight.
Travellers do not need to self-isolate on arrival to their destination but are encouraged to monitor their symptoms carefully for two weeks after their flight.
The following routes are temporarily suspended:
The Canadian border is currently closed to all non-residents. Any international travellers must follow federal requirements on arrival. This includes a mandatory three-night stay at a government-approved hotel, 2 COVID-19 tests and a 14-day self-isolation period at home.
Interprovincial flights are still running for essential journeys only. Currently, domestic travellers do not need to self-isolate on arrival to British Columbia. The following routes are temporarily suspended:
Most coach and bus services are running as normal, but you may find a slightly reduced service on some routes. On booking a ticket, you will be assigned a seat and must wear a mask for the duration of the journey.
Travelling between territories and provinces is heavily discouraged. Most regions across the country still have their borders open, but some will require you to quarantine on arrival.
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Available on stays in the next 14 days. Destinations include Toronto, Niagara Falls, Ottawa, Vancouver, Montreal, Whistler and more. T&Cs apply.
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Available on select travel dates in Vancouver, Quebec, Montreal, Niagara Falls and more. Includes attraction passes, walking tours, sightseeing cruises, helicopter flights and more. T&Cs apply.
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Available on select travel dates. Includes walking tours, admission tickets, sightseeing cruises, hop-on hop-off bus tours, scenic flights and more. T&Cs apply.
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Available on select stay dates in 2021. Destinations include Victoria Downtown, Sevenoaks and more. Includes free cancellation, breakfast, pay later and more. T&Cs apply.
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Available on select stay dates in 2021. Destinations include Vancouver Downtown, Yaletown, Downtown Eastside, North Vancouver and more. Includes free cancellation, breakfast and more. T&Cs apply.
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Available on select stay dates. Sample stay is at Budget Inn Patricia Hotel. T&Cs apply.
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Available on select stay dates in 2021. T&Cs apply
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Available on Express Deals on select stay dates. T&Cs apply.
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Available on select stay dates. Sample stay is at Cambie Hostel Gastown. T&Cs apply.
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Available on select stay dates. Sample stay rate is at Samesun Vancouver. T&Cs apply.
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Available on select stay dates. Sample stay is at farmhouse campground. T&Cs apply.
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Valid for travel on select dates depending on the booked tour. T&Cs apply.
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Available on select stay dates until 2021. Destinations include Vancouver, Toronto, Squamish, Edmonton, Ottawa and more. Sample stay is at Hôtel Champ-de-Mars in Montreal. T&Cs apply.
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Available on select stay dates. Sample stay is at Metro Inn. T&Cs apply.
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Available on select stay dates. Sample stay rate is at HI Victoria. T&Cs apply.
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Available on select travel dates. Activities include walking tours, scavenger hunts, bike tours, sightseeing cruises, ski lifts, whale watching cruises and more. T&Cs apply.
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Available on select travel dates and activities including day tours, bike rentals, wine tours and more. T&Cs apply.
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Available on select travel dates. Activities include sightseeing tours, hiking and biking tours, driving experiences, sightseeing cruises, helicopter flights and more. T&Cs apply.
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Available on select travel dates. Sample stay is at Budget Inn Patricia Hotel. T&Cs apply.
Currently, residents in British Columbia are advised against all but essential travel. If it’s necessary to travel, residents are asked to stay local as much as possible, avoid interprovincial travel and practice social distancing in public places.
The British Columbia government is currently asking all residents and visitors to the province to avoid travelling outside of their local area, except to make essential journeys. These include going to work, picking up groceries, collecting medical supplies or travelling to school.
The British Columbia government is currently asking people from other regions in Canada to refrain from entering the province. All new arrivals must also self-quarantine for 14 days on arrival.
To reduce the spread of COVID-19, you should only travel with people from your own household and only for essential reasons. Hotels are currently only able to accept five guests per booking.
Many restaurants, cafes and bars are operating at a reduced capacity. It’s generally recommended to call in advance or book online to guarantee a table. Most attractions in British Columbia are not accepting walk-in parties. Instead, you must book your tickets ahead of time and choose a time slot to arrive.
This depends on your home province or territory. Most regions, apart from Alberta and Quebec, are asking travellers to self-isolate for 14 days on arrival. In Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Prince Edward Island and Yukon, it is mandatory for all new arrivals to self-isolate for 14 days.
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