Routes for Travellers to Return Home Due to Emergency Response

By Road

For the latest updates on road closures and conditions, visit DriveBC.ca.

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has confirmed that travellers who must transit through the United States to get to their residence in Canada are exempt from the COVID-19 pre-arrival test (S1.T2.I20), the test in Canada (S2.T2.I14), and quarantine requirements (S2.T1.I14).

Pre-existing exemptions within the Orders in Council (OIC) can be applied to travellers in this situation who must enter Canada through the United States to return to their habitual place of residence in Canada due to geographical constraints.

By Air

The Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and other airports are working with its airline partners to add more capacity between Vancouver and Kelowna in an effort to get B.C. residents home safely.

Air Canada has added more seats to/from Kelowna (YLW) for Nov. 17/18/19 & Kamloops (YKA) for Nov. 17 to respond to highway closures and to move emergency medical supplies and passengers. This new capacity is available through AirCanada.com.

Affordable flights between Abbotsford and Kelowna will fly 6 days a week beginning Tuesday, November 23rd for only $79.00-$99.00. To book a flight visit FlySwoop.com.