COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Update

This page will carry updates from official sources relating to travel and tourism in Kelowna and the Central Okanagan. Additional links are listed below to other sources of information, which are also being updated frequently. 

Provincial Health Mandates

As of October 1, 2022. Province-wide restrictions have been lifted.

For additional details on public health orders, please visit the Government of BC website. 

Federal Health Mandates:

As of October 1, 2022, the following public health orders are in place for travelling within and travelling to Canada.

• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required
• COVID-19 pre-entry and arrival tests are not required
• Quarantine, after you enter Canada, is not required
• Using ArriveCAN is not required
  • if you’re flying into Toronto Pearson, Vancouver or Montréal-Trudeau international airports, you can still use ArriveCAN to complete your Advance CBSA Declaration to save time upon arrival
• Pre-boarding tests for cruise passengers are not required
• As always, travel documents are required
• Health checks to board planes and trains are not required
• Wearing masks on planes and trains is not required
  • It's still strongly recommended that you wear a high-quality and well-fitted mask or respirator while you travel

For more information about travel, please visit the Government of Canada's website.

Information for travellers:

• HelloBC.com - Know Before You Go