Travelling to Canada

[Soumith]

Hi,

As I have the study permit visa, my course starts from jan 2021 in Conestoga College(Guelph Campus,Ontario) and I am planning to fly in December. I have relatives in Montreal(Quebec) who are citizens of Canada and I want to get to them first before my college starts. Is it possible for me to fly to Montreal rather than landing at Toronto(which is near to my college)? As I am going for the first time and start my immigration status, where should I fly to? Please help me with this issue

 

[JodyA]

If the border restrictions are still in effect in December, then you are supposed to be traveling for an "essential" purpose only - and starting school is deemed essential. Visiting relatives is NOT. Don't take the chance - fly into Toronto.

 

[EsterO]

I agree with Jody, you can always take a train or car ride to Montreal when the coast is clear, so you don't get turned back on entry.

 

[Soumith]

If the border restrictions are still in effect in December, then you are supposed to be traveling for an "essential" purpose only - and starting school is deemed essential. Visiting relatives is NOT. Don't take the chance - fly into Toronto.

What if travel restrictions are called off? Can we travel then?

 

[JodyA]

What if travel restrictions are called off? Can we travel then?

Yes, if there are no travel restrictions, you could fly into Montreal. But don't plan on that - my guess is the restrictions will be in place through the end of the year at least.

 

[Soumith]

Yes, if there are no travel restrictions, you could fly into Montreal. But don't plan on that - my guess is the restrictions will be in place through the end of the year at least.

okay thank you!

 

[Fatima98]

Starting school is not essential if classes are being offered online.

 

[myers1811]

Why fly into Toronto rather than Montreal?