How to: Visit Craftsbury from Canada (or other international locations)
With the re-opening of the US-Canadian land border, we’re glad to be able to welcome Canadians to Craftsbury again.
The fine folks at Jay Peak have pulled together a bit of info around visiting – but of course the authoritative info comes from the Canadian and US Government. Your situation is unique. It’s your responsibility to learn all the details relevant to your specific situation and fulfill any obligations. Find that info at:
US Customs and Border Protection website
ENTERING THE US FROM CANADA
The border re-opened to land crossing for non-essential travelers on November 8th.
You will be asked to attest at the US Border that you have been fully vaccinated.
You will not need to present your vaccine card by default, but could be asked for it so you must carry it with you.
We understand that the US will be accepting mixed dose vaccines, but you should be sure to check that your specific vaccine or mix of vaccines is/are acceptable.
It appears children older than 2 who are traveling with a fully vaccinated adult will need to show a negative coronavirus test within three days of their departure date.
Follow the US Customs and Border Protection website for updates.
RETURNING TO CANADA
Here are some high-level things to keep in mind:
You must use the ArriveCan app (available for iOS, Android and online) and complete the requested details prior to your arrival at the Canadian border. Among other things, ArriveCan requires you to upload a copy of your vaccine record, submit information about your pre-arrival Covid test, and define your quarantine plan (in case it’s needed).
You must present results from a molecular test (antigen, aka “rapid’ tests are not accepted) taken within 72hrs of your arrival at the border. The timeline is based on when the test is taken (date and time), not when you receive your results.
There will be additional guidelines for unvaccinated children under 12, including that they are not allowed to attend school, camp, or daycare for 14 days following their return to Canada.
Before planning a trip, take the time to find out all the details on the Government of Canada website.
TESTING SITES
If you’re planning a shorter trip (day or weekend visit), you’ll likely need to test in Canada before you leave to ensure you have your test results in time to present at the border on re-entry.
For longer stays, you’ll need to test on the US side. Visit the Vermont Health website for a list of local testing sites.
As with all things Covid, these details are current as of today and ever evolving. Always review the following links to ensure you are following all the most up-to-date guidelines relevant to your travel plans:
US Customs and Border Protection website | Government of Canada website