Alaska Via Canada ASAP!

[uncle_bob]

Originally Posted by viking1

Great question. But I'd assume that Canadian authorities would allow passage back south to US residents who could prove that they were returning.

Hi

Even now, if you are in Alaska and live / have a job in the lower 48, you can cross Canada. In that case the "purpose" (return home) is different than being a tourist. There are YouTube videos of folks making the drive. They have to move pretty fast to get done in the allotted time.

Bob

[OTRA15]

Originally Posted by uncle_bob

. . .
Even now, if you are in Alaska and live / have a job in the lower 48, you can cross Canada. In that case the "purpose" (return home) is different than being a tourist.
. . .

Pete's recent Post #12 covered this well IMO.

Originally Posted by Pete B55

. . .
The current Canadian rules for transit between the lower 48 and Alaska are: going north you can do a most-direct transit if you are an Alaska resident or have Alaskan employment (with proof) . Going south direct transit if you are a lower 48 resident or have a job in the lower 48.
. . .

Further details are available there.

Peter

[PatLee]

11.6% of the Canadian population is currently vaccinated.

[waninae39]

only FULL (2 shot CDN) can enter into Canada at this time
ALL others, must fully quarantined and stay in a designated hotel and then pay for a COVID test to ensure they are not positive

thus IMHO, its still not recommended to come into Canada if you are nit a CDN citizen.

the usa to Alaska through BC option has been shut off as too many violations were found with side trips and those that never really were heading to Alaska

[uncle_bob]

Originally Posted by PatLee

11.6% of the Canadian population is currently vaccinated.

Hi

At least the WP thinks that 69.1% of the Canadian population is partly vaccinated and 37.8% is fully vaccinated. That compares to 55.8% and 47.6% for the US.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/graph...w-coronavirus/

Canada has delivered about 7% more doses per 100,000 population than the US has.

Bob

[TR Anderson]

If the border should open up for a few hours this month, it will likely be advantageous to have your vaccination card with you to prove you've received all the pokes required to be fully vaccinated.


Best of Luck!

[DavidsonOverlander]

Originally Posted by TR Anderson

If the border should open up for a few hours this month, it will likely be advantageous to have your vaccination card with you to prove you've received all the pokes required to be fully vaccinated.


Best of Luck!

You might also want to download the ArriveCAN app so you're ready with that, or you can use the website and print your information. The writer (a dual citizen) of a recent article in the Toronto Star said he was given the choice of 2 weeks quarantine or returning to the USA because he had his proof of vaccine and negative test but the info wasn't in the app. Even with the recent lifting of the two week quarantine there is still a requirement to have a quarantine plan in place in case you test positive on the COVID test given at the border.

[Atwebs]

Been there, done that. Turned right instead of taking a ferry to Victoria (long story but with 3 kids, 2 dogs, a tent trailer, 5 bikes, a canoe and a gun we just couldn't justify the cost of the ferry). But, there is plenty to see and do...Olympic National Park, North Cascades National Park...and more National Forests than you can imagine as you wander east. We also did Craters of the Moon, a Bison Sanctuary, Lewis and Clark Caverns, Yellowstone, and the Tetons before we ran out of time. Adventures at every turn.

[SilverLife]

Originally Posted by Atwebs

Been there, done that. Turned right instead of taking a ferry to Victoria (long story but with 3 kids, 2 dogs, a tent trailer, 5 bikes, a canoe and a gun we just couldn't justify the cost of the ferry). But, there is plenty to see and do...Olympic National Park, North Cascades National Park...and more National Forests than you can imagine as you wander east. We also did Craters of the Moon, a Bison Sanctuary, Lewis and Clark Caverns, Yellowstone, and the Tetons before we ran out of time. Adventures at every turn.

The cost was well worth it I'm sure. As mine do, your kids will talk about that trip for the rest of their lives. That's it in a nutshell: ultimately camping's about memories created in new astounding places, outside (literally) of our normal daily boundaries. Hopefully with good food.

[Brian R.]

Unvaccinated tourists won't be allowed into Canada 'for quite a while,' Trudeau says


https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/unv...deau-1.6095247

[OTRA15]

"Restrictions on fully vaccinated tourists are expected to be relaxed in the coming weeks."

. . . the rest of the story . . . although less dramatic maybe . . .

Peter

Originally Posted by Brian R.

Unvaccinated tourists won't be allowed into Canada 'for quite a while,' Trudeau says

https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/unv...deau-1.6095247

[Renascence]

A person who has had Covid has a far better immune response to variants than the vaccine can provide to a person who has not had Covid. ? Does anyone look at the science or just the politics!

[LNBright]

We were in Lubec last month, both of us were fully vaccinated months ago, yet even thinking about getting across to Campobello Island was a non-starter. :/

[DavidsonOverlander]

Originally Posted by Renascence

A person who has had Covid has a far better immune response to variants than the vaccine can provide to a person who has not had Covid. ? Does anyone look at the science or just the politics!

Yes, medical experts on both sides of the border have looked at that and the recommendation is that even people who have recovered from COVID should be vaccinated.

[DavidsonOverlander]

Originally Posted by Brian R.

Unvaccinated tourists won't be allowed into Canada 'for quite a while,' Trudeau says


https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/unv...deau-1.6095247

This brings up the question of people travelling with children under 12. Since they can't be vaccinated it's possible that families with children won't be able to cross the border until much later. Even with the recent removal of the 2-week quarantine for those who are vaccinated, if you're entering Canada with unvaccinated children the kids still have to quarantine for 2 weeks.

[Renascence]

Originally Posted by DavidsonOverlander

Yes, medical experts on both sides of the border have looked at that and the recommendation is that even people who have recovered from COVID should be vaccinated.

A quick Google of passive and active immunity may be a good activity. Y' all have a good day!

[Renascence]

Originally Posted by Renascence

A quick Google of passive and active immunity may be a good activity. Y' all have a good day!

My error active and acquired immunity not passive immunity although it might not hurt to check that out also.

[DavidsonOverlander]

Originally Posted by Renascence

My error active and acquired immunity not passive immunity although it might not hurt to check that out also.

I'm not sure where you're going with this. I was just trying to answer your question. I don't see any reason that they would have different rules for people who have been infected vs those who haven't. The recommendations are clear that everyone should be vaccinated. Of course vaccination is a choice, but it's possible that those who can be vaccinated but choose not to will be unable to do some things which are considered to be a privilege rather than a right.

[OTRA15]

Could we please avoid discussing detailed medical issues, so that this thread will not be closed, as have many others? Canada's new border rules will hopefully be clear and concise. In any event each border agent appears to have the final "say" on whether anyone may cross the border IMO.

[click on orange arrow in quote to see Pete's full Post #12]

Originally Posted by Pete B55

. . .
. . . One key is the final decision is left to the border agent when you show up. So nothing is certain.
. . .

Thanks,

Peter

[Hittenstiehl]

Franklyfrank
Maybe comments like this will finally get you asked to leave the forums. Years of misinformation and unsafe suggestions should not be sanctioned here.