COVID-19 border restrictions have made that more complicated.In Bellingham on Monday, gas was on average US$3.45 a gallon, or about C$1.33 a litre.And in Point Roberts, a U.S.
community just south of Vancouver and, if in a vehicle, only accessible through Canada, it was on average US$4.31 a gallon. That’s about C$1.45 a litre.
Pain at the pumps: Gas prices breaking records as crude oil tops US$90 a barrel Canada still requires a rapid antigen or PCR test to enter the country, and all travellers must continue to submit mandatory information on the ArriveCAN app, including proof of vaccination.But the federal government happens to recognize Point Roberts as a “remote border community” until March 31, so fully vaccinated Canadians can visit for any length of time without having to present a negative test when returning home.
They just need to submit information to ArriveCAN and could be randomly selected to do a COVID test at home later. “A special exemption because of our unique situation and how much our economy depends on Canadians,” said Brian Calder, president of the Point Roberts Chamber of Commerce, which is trying to get the word out about the road to cheaper gas.Said Malora Glenn, who travels to Point Roberts from south Surrey: “There’s no problem.