FAQ

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Do I need to be vaccinated to attend your wedding?

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Yes! We're requiring all of our guests to be fully vaccinated (including a booster; we consider a recent covid infection equivalent to a booster). For Americans entering Canada via airplane, you'll be required to register via the ArriveCan app and share proof of vaccination. We'll continue to update this information as regulations shift!

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What covid precautions will you be taking?

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In line with local (and CDC) guidance, masks won't be required at our celebration. You are more than welcome to wear one at any point if you prefer!

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Do I need a negative covid test to enter Canada or return to the US?

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As of 5/15/22, Canada is no longer requiring a negative covid test for entry. However, if you're traveling to Montréal by air, the US will require you to have a negative covid test taken within one day before your flight. The test can be a PCR test or a professionally administered rapid test. If you're driving, no test is required. Getting a test in Montréal is a little trickier than it is in most places in the US, so we recommend making a plan for getting a test ASAP. Here are some options for test-taking!: –Canada Home Doctors offers tests at various sites throughout the city. Rapid tests are CA$69, PCR tests are CA$169. –Biron offers tests at a few sites, including the airport. Rapid tests are CA$89, 24hr PCR tests are CA$175. –BinaxNOW offers at-home tests that are combined with a telehealth appointment, which are accepted by the US. Two tests for $70 USD here: https://store.optum.com/shop/products/abbott-binaxNOW-COVID-19-ag-emed-at-home-test-kit-2-pack/ Quest Diagnostics also offers at-home tests with a telehealth appointment. Two tests for $70 USD here: https://patient.questdiagnostics.com/rapidantigen Finally, your airline may have a list of covid test resources so it may be worth checking out their website!

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Do Americans need a passport to enter Canada?

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YES! If you don't have a current passport, please be sure to apply for one as quickly as possible to ensure you can travel to Canada from the U.S. Here's a link with additional information for getting a passport: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/apply-renew-passport/how-to-apply.html.

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Do I need to speak French in Montréal?

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No! Most people in the city speak both French and English (especially in the hospitality and food industries). But, it can't hurt to brush up on some beginner-level phrases to help you get around and curry favor with your new Francophone friends. Check out Duolingo and/or this Youtube video with travel-specific phrases:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXC1NoxoKcs. Here's a less helpful but more delightful video about Québec that takes place a couple of blocks away from the venue!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePUEHt-qKpI.