|
|
Post by tallgirl on Mar 17, 2021 13:52:45 GMT
I know nobody has a crystal ball, but I'm wondering what the Canadian Peas think will happen with interprovincial travel in our country this year. Some provinces are still open, but many have limited access. I'm in Ontario for example, and we can't travel to the east coast or Manitoba.
What do you think will happen as the year progresses and the vaccines roll out? Do you think that travel across the country will be possible by summer? Do you think some of the provinces will hang onto their closed borders longer than others, or that they will all open up around the same time? Do you think that time will come when all eligible adults have access to their first shots, or not until the second?
We're not going anywhere yet, but it's fun to daydream. And I admit, we're hoping to go to Manitoba at the end of the summer, if all goes well.
|
|
|
|
Post by juanita on Mar 17, 2021 13:55:30 GMT
Oh the news in the East this morning is that the Atlantic premiers are talking about opening the atlantic bubble again for April 19th. I know that doesn't really help you but I hope this is a sign that by the summer and more people are vaccinated that we will soon be able to travel more.
|
|
rickmer
Pearl Clutcher
Posts: 4,123 
|
Post by rickmer on Mar 17, 2021 14:47:28 GMT
i wouldn't be surprised if the Atlantic bubble is the last to open to the rest of the provinces.
not sure why i feel that way, my understanding is it is not an unpopular decision there so the government seems to have quite a bit of support and maybe doesn't risk turning off voters so why not.
|
|
|
|
Post by tallgirl on Mar 17, 2021 14:55:22 GMT
That's a good point. The Atlantic bubble was also around for most of last year. The Manitoba border closure just happened last month, and I'm hoping it's lifted as we head into early summer and case counts drop (fingers crossed).
Seeing travel restrictions start to lift in the US, I'm hopeful that we are just a few months behind seeing similar events happen here.
|
|
|
|
Post by catmom on Mar 17, 2021 15:05:11 GMT
I’m expecting the Atlantic provinces to stay closed until vaccination is nearly complete, or at least the first round. As others said, it’s been a popular choice with voters and very little pushback. I’m in Ontario and my family is in NB and I can’t wait to see them again.
BC may be resistant to visitors but I expect Alberta and Quebec to be open.
We have time off booked in June and we are deciding between staying in Ontario or maybe going to Alberta. It will depend on whether we are vaccinated or not.
|
|
kibblesandbits
Pearl Clutcher
At the corner of Awesome and Bombdiggity
Posts: 3,305
|
Post by kibblesandbits on Mar 17, 2021 15:20:11 GMT
I know nobody has a crystal ball, but I'm wondering what the Canadian Peas think will happen with interprovincial travel in our country this year. Some provinces are still open, but many have limited access. I'm in Ontario for example, and we can't travel to the east coast or Manitoba.What do you think will happen as the year progresses and the vaccines roll out? Do you think that travel across the country will be possible by summer? Do you think some of the provinces will hang onto their c losed borders longer than others, or that they will all open up around the same time? Do you think that time will come when all eligible adults have access to their first shots, or not until the second? We're not going anywhere yet, but it's fun to daydream. And I admit, we're hoping to go to Manitoba at the end of the summer, if all goes well. I'm curious as to how this works - are borders between provinces actually "closed"? Like, there's an official presence that stops you from moving from one province to the next? I ask, because I am in SWFL right now and we are AWASH in Canadians right now lololol |
|
valincal
Drama Llama
Southern Alberta
Posts: 5,624
|
Post by valincal on Mar 17, 2021 15:25:57 GMT
It’s hard to say. I guess they’ll still be keeping an eye on the number of cases and hospitalizations.
I live in Alberta but we own a home in BC too so I spent last spring/summer there. We are heading back out there next week.
A friend drove with her daughter from Calgary to London a few weeks ago and they were able to book a hotel in Winnipeg. So I’m not sure how strict the rules are! But I know they have been more consistent in the Maritimes.
|
|
scrappington
Pearl Clutcher
in Canada
Posts: 3,139
|
Post by scrappington on Mar 17, 2021 15:27:46 GMT
I'm in Ontario as well and if I was easy coast I'd keep us out.
I'm sure they are hurting on tourism and all but really do you people coming in.
|
|
|
|
Post by tallgirl on Mar 17, 2021 15:29:42 GMT
I know nobody has a crystal ball, but I'm wondering what the Canadian Peas think will happen with interprovincial travel in our country this year. Some provinces are still open, but many have limited access. I'm in Ontario for example, and we can't travel to the east coast or Manitoba.What do you think will happen as the year progresses and the vaccines roll out? Do you think that travel across the country will be possible by summer? Do you think some of the provinces will hang onto their c losed borders longer than others, or that they will all open up around the same time? Do you think that time will come when all eligible adults have access to their first shots, or not until the second? We're not going anywhere yet, but it's fun to daydream. And I admit, we're hoping to go to Manitoba at the end of the summer, if all goes well. I'm curious as to how this works - are borders between provinces actually "closed"? Like, there's an official presence that stops you from moving from one province to the next? I ask, because I am in SWFL right now and we are AWASH in Canadians right now lololol I should have been more accurate. We could travel to Manitoba right now, but would be subject to a 14 day quarantine upon arrival, which makes it impossible with the limited vacation time we have. For the Atlantic province bubble, yes, I believe there are physical checkpoints at the provincial borders (in addition to the ones in airports) - though maybe somebody from that area with firsthand knowledge can chime in? Canadians are still able to fly into the US, though I think now they need a negative Covid test to do so. That's a recent change though, implemented long after the snowbirds all left for the season. Somebody please correct me if I'm wrong - I've kind of stopped paying attention to the travel restrictions now, since the possibility of going anywhere feels so very far away for us. |
|
milocat
Drama Llama
Posts: 5,421
Location: 55 degrees north in Alberta, Canada
|
Post by milocat on Mar 17, 2021 15:47:44 GMT
I think the Atlantic Bubble will stay until vaccinations are complete. Also the 14 day quarantine when coming into any of the territories will probably stick. I think this summer will be like last summer, people doing provincial travel or to the neighbouring province(s). The Manitoba restriction has been in effective since November or December, hasn't it? Since the restricted non essential shopping etc. Alberta is open, always has been. BC says not to travel within the province but I know people who have go sledding and one got stopped for speeding and the cop gave him a ticket and never said anything. kibblesandbits there is no border patrol between BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba for sure. I think there might be still between Quebec and New Brunswick to get into the Maritimes. I know people that go to BC daily/weekly and vise versa but it's just here in our little NW Alberta NE BC area. |
|
|
|
Post by hockeymom4 on Mar 17, 2021 16:54:35 GMT
I sadly agree that the Atlantic bubble (with out of province quarantine) will be in place for longer than I would hope!! DD is in Uni in NS and I would love to be able to go help her move from residence to their shared off campus housing..... she has also stated that if ontario doesn’t get its “shit” together she isn’t coming home for the summer 🥲
|
|
|
|
Post by OntarioScrapper on Mar 17, 2021 18:29:29 GMT
I sadly agree that the Atlantic bubble (with out of province quarantine) will be in place for longer than I would hope!! DD is in Uni in NS and I would love to be able to go help her move from residence to their shared off campus housing..... she has also stated that if ontario doesn’t get its “shit” together she isn’t coming home for the summer 🥲 I don't blame her. Better off to stay away from FordNation. I've had it with this provincial government for months now. Still pissed that my 16 year old can't have a March Break but the government can. I don't believe the kids were ever get that break. Our numbers are raising again and they changed what is allowed in the colour codes for areas so that more stuff can stay open.  |
|
|
|
Post by catmom on Mar 17, 2021 18:39:04 GMT
I sadly agree that the Atlantic bubble (with out of province quarantine) will be in place for longer than I would hope!! DD is in Uni in NS and I would love to be able to go help her move from residence to their shared off campus housing..... she has also stated that if ontario doesn’t get its “shit” together she isn’t coming home for the summer 🥲 I don't blame her. Better off to stay away from FordNation. I've had it with this provincial government for months now. Still pissed that my 16 year old can't have a March Break but the government can. I don't believe the kids were ever get that break. Our numbers are raising again and they changed what is allowed in the colour codes for areas so that more stuff can stay open. I’ve tried to give Ford the benefit of the doubt but this third wave seems directly a result of his decisions. And I’m not pleased with Gen Hillier leaving the end of March. That means vaccination management will be exclusively the responsibility of each health unit with no centralized control or support. I smell a clusterf*ck in the air. Really hope I’m wrong. |
|
|
|
Post by catmom on Mar 17, 2021 18:41:34 GMT
I know nobody has a crystal ball, but I'm wondering what the Canadian Peas think will happen with interprovincial travel in our country this year. Some provinces are still open, but many have limited access. I'm in Ontario for example, and we can't travel to the east coast or Manitoba.What do you think will happen as the year progresses and the vaccines roll out? Do you think that travel across the country will be possible by summer? Do you think some of the provinces will hang onto their c losed borders longer than others, or that they will all open up around the same time? Do you think that time will come when all eligible adults have access to their first shots, or not until the second? We're not going anywhere yet, but it's fun to daydream. And I admit, we're hoping to go to Manitoba at the end of the summer, if all goes well. I'm curious as to how this works - are borders between provinces actually "closed"? Like, there's an official presence that stops you from moving from one province to the next? I ask, because I am in SWFL right now and we are AWASH in Canadians right now lololol In New Brunswick, yes there’s actual personnel at the land border crossing (not sure about airports). You can enter the province but you must quarantine for 14 days. |
|
|
|
Post by OntarioScrapper on Mar 17, 2021 18:46:19 GMT
I don't blame her. Better off to stay away from FordNation. I've had it with this provincial government for months now. Still pissed that my 16 year old can't have a March Break but the government can. I don't believe the kids were ever get that break. Our numbers are raising again and they changed what is allowed in the colour codes for areas so that more stuff can stay open. I’ve tried to give Ford the benefit of the doubt but this third wave seems directly a result of his decisions. And I’m not pleased with Gen Hillier leaving the end of March. That means vaccination management will be exclusively the responsibility of each health unit with no centralized control or support. I smell a clusterf*ck in the air. Really hope I’m wrong. Sadly I think you are going to be right. So many mishaps with this government. Maybe if they actually tried to CARE about people's lives during this pandemic, they would do better. |
|
|
|
Post by sam9 on Mar 17, 2021 19:45:23 GMT
In Québec we've had an 20h00 curfew since Christmas. Last night the government announced that as of today it is being extended to 21h30. They are estimating that everyone who wants a vaccine should have received at least their first shot by the end of June. Seeing that the interval time between the two shots has now been stretched to 4 months, I'm thinking it won't be until November that everyone is fully vaccinated.
No word was mentioned on travel, events or restaurants opening for in person dining.
|
|
|
|
Post by Neisey on Mar 17, 2021 20:10:04 GMT
I am in New Brunswick and looking forward to the proposed re-opening of the Maritime Bubble in April and hoping we can keep
it open all summer. I don’t think you will see it open to other provinces before fall. Everyone who wants a vaccine should get their first dose by end of June and then the powers that be might wait til we all get our second shots.
I’m good with the bubble and will travel to the other provinces to visit family and to vacation. Those with family members in other provinces might not be happy about the small bubble but even though Ontario and Quebec have seen reductions in numbers I would think most maritimers would not vacation there if we were free to travel without quarantine protocols upon return anyway.
|
|
