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Please be advised that the Government of Quebec has made it mandatory for masks to be worn in all public buildings. Passengers passing through the Blanc Sablon area are advised to ensure masks are worn in the event you enter stores or other businesses in the area. Stopping while passing through is highly discouraged; it may result in having to self isolate when you cross into Labrador.
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COVID UPDATE
The Chief Medical Officer has provided a new order for the wearing of masks that will be effective Monday, August 24th.
Please note the following as regards passengers travelling on the Qajaq W. When you board the vessel, you have to leave your vehicle and travel in the saloon areas. All passengers will be required to wear a mask for the duration of the voyage. It can only be removed when you are in your vehicle pre-boarding and when disembarking the vessel at destination.
Onboard the Kamutik W on the Labrador Coastal Service; when you board the vessel and have to travel in the saloon areas all passengers will be required to wear a mask to get from their vehicle to the lounge. It can only be removed when you are seated in the areas designated and are physical distancing from others. Should you leave your seat to go to washroom, cafeteria, etc. the mask must be worn.
The only exemption from wearing a mask is as follows
This rule is in effect to help prevent the spread of COVID19 within our communities. All customers are urged to follow the Chief Medical Officers direction; it’s up to all of us to help protect each other.
Please note the following as regards passengers travelling on the Qajaq W. When you board the vessel, you have to leave your vehicle and travel in the saloon areas. All passengers will be required to wear a mask for the duration of the voyage. It can only be removed when you are in your vehicle pre-boarding and when disembarking the vessel at destination.
Onboard the Kamutik W on the Labrador Coastal Service; when you board the vessel and have to travel in the saloon areas all passengers will be required to wear a mask to get from their vehicle to the lounge. It can only be removed when you are seated in the areas designated and are physical distancing from others. Should you leave your seat to go to washroom, cafeteria, etc. the mask must be worn.
The only exemption from wearing a mask is as follows
- Medical
- Facial deformities
- Cognitive Impairment
- Skin conditions
- Respiratory problems
- No requirement under age 5. Recommended from age 2
This rule is in effect to help prevent the spread of COVID19 within our communities. All customers are urged to follow the Chief Medical Officers direction; it’s up to all of us to help protect each other.
Travel Restrictions
Effective July 1st passengers who are residents of Canada will be accommodated and must follow guidelines as per the Chief Medical Officer's Office. Details are available on the NL Government website. The link to this page is available above.
Requirement for masks - Updated May 06, 2021Presently all passengers are required to have in their possession an acceptable face covering as per Transport Canada notice.
A mask is required when checking in at the ticket offices. A mask is also required onboard the Qajaq W for the duration of the voyage and on the Kamutik W to get to/from vehicles, etc. to designated seating area and when physical distancing is not possible. Passengers who will be crossing in their vehicles on the Strait of Belle Isle route will not need to use a mask while in their vehicles. Please come prepared. This is an updated notice and Passengers are required to have a mask in their possession. Failure to follow this process will result denial of service and access to the vessel. |
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