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Went to highway McDonald's drive thru yesterday.  
Saw lots of motorcycles.  
After getting my order I drove to a table of bikers and  
asked them where they were from.  
Found out they were from Quebec. Travelling for 35 days from Quebec to Vancouver and back.  
I did the kind thing and wished them safe travels.

What’s the point of this post? You said nothing to them, doesn’t mention that you reported them.. so? You came here to tell all of us. Not sure what that accomplishes.

AGREE! I too am totally confused with travel restrictions...as there seems to be none! Considering that we are dealing with high numbers of our own..why possibly bring more problems ?? I wish someone would clarify these “ travel restrictions “ !!!

I don’t really think travel restrictions count if you’re passing through. Other provinces do not have a restriction. So if one was travelling to BC like where they’re allowed to be, they still need to stop for gas and food i would think.  
If they planned to stay yes they’d need to self isolate, but i think passing through is an entirely different story. Could be wrong though.

I was on the road yesterday and saw those bikers too. Also saw a plate from Washington and one from Illinois.  
 
The travel bans are very confusing and I don't think everyone understands them.

It's like the "new" travel restrictions to the north that take effect today. You can't go, except if you're going for pretty much any reason why you'd go north (camping? lodge? vacation? parental access? work? school? - all okay).  
 
I'm unsure who it's supposed to exclude at this point.

I, too, was interested about travel restrictions when passing through a region. I sent a request for clarification and this is what they sent. Sounds like stopping, especially for food, is frowned upon but still short of fine worthy.  
 
Thank you for your email.  
 
As of June 21, 2020 - Anyone entering Manitoba from designated western Canadian jurisdictions (British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and the Yukon, Northwest and Nunavut territories) or Northwestern Ontario (defined as west of Terrace Bay) is not required to self-isolate for 14 days if they are asymptomatic and have no known exposure to COVID-19. Travellers from all other Canadian jurisdictions will need to continue to self-isolate for 14 days, or for the time they are here if it is less than 14 days, after arriving in Manitoba. If you are east of Terrace Bay, Ontario (87.0966° W) you must self-isolate as per current public health orders. (https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.mb.ca%2Fasset_library%2Fen%2Fproactive%2F2020_2021%2Forders_soe_selfisolation_06262020.pdf&data=02%7C01%7C%7Cd9c4725a59f644a0ce5508d85035f341%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637347539920811176&sdata=5aspSSy6iWnFP%2FHQTPO5Z9YL0h74JB7Mby2fRzk9tUI%3D&reserved=0) .  
 
If you are east of Terrace Bay, you are required to self-isolate when in Manitoba. However, you are permitted to drive through. Checkpoints may be in place at this time to allow officials to make travellers aware of public health measures in place to slow the spread of COVID-19. They will not prevent you from entering the province.  
 
When driving straight through Manitoba, please follow these recommendations:  
. travel only with household members  
. avoid unnecessary stops  
. only visit health-care providers if necessary  
. follow Social (Physical) Distancing: https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.manitoba.ca%2Fcovid19%2Fprepareandprevent%2Findex.html&data=02%7C01%7C%7Cd9c4725a59f644a0ce5508d85035f341%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637347539920811176&sdata=zRqTZ9ZZ7jr7sZAr1HDX%2BfXKLnf7eGqz4ewM9Iss6SA%3D&reserved=0  
 
We would also recommend that if you need to grab gas or other essential items such as groceries or medication, that you do it prior to entering into the Province in order to minimize the amount of stops you may need to make.  
 
You are permitted to stay at a hotel or other residence. Upon arrival at the hotel, you must self isolate for the duration of your stay. You may leave your hotel to undertake essential errands, such as obtaining food or medication, only if it is not possible to have such items delivered to you. If you leave your hotel for an essential errand or to see a health care provider, you must maintain a distance of at least two metres from any person other than the health care provider, and minimize the amount of time you are away from your hotel and must return to it immediately after the errand.  
 
As we cannot speak to future measures that may be put in place, please access the State of Emergency page for the most up-to-date information at https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.manitoba.ca%2Fcovid19%2Fsoe.html&data=02%7C01%7C%7Cd9c4725a59f644a0ce5508d85035f341%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637347539920811176&sdata=0ZYQmoG1iSLIpglKzmwpFPs7qHZZQN1jRP3ZisI3W%2FI%3D&reserved=0.  
 
As to what the requirements are when traveling into other jurisdictions, please contact them directly.  
 
Manitoba Government Inquiry  
Communication Services Manitoba  
Manitoba Finance  
Tel: 204-945-3744  
Toll Free in North America: 1-866-626-4862  
TTY: 204-945-4796

They should not have lifted the travel restrictions for anyone. Saying that, I would not be surprised if places set up travel restrictions from here. Manitoba now has the most cases, per capita, than any other province. And Prairie Mountain Health region has more, per capita, than anywhere else in Manitoba. I know some doctors outside PMH have canceled appointments with people from here, due to the outbreak.

Is that the the province isn't monitoring entry into Manitoba!!!  
They ate at outdoor tables that were not sanitized after. No mask in sight. Filled up with gas at self serve.  
I could go on and on.  
Figured the information was worth posting so people know the restrictions are not being followed.  
And I did say something to them - "safe travels"!

People are allowed to pass through manitoba and stop for necessities such as food and gas. Since they did not stop in Manitoba to stay, they have followed the restrictions. People are allowed to travel through, they are even allowed to spend a night at a hotel and seek necessities.. the only restriction is isolating for 14 days if they intend to STAY in Manitoba.  
 
As far as tables not being sanitized that’s on Mcdonald’s. Talk to them about it.

Next time try minding your own business. Your username is quite appropriate.  
 
Edited by KingCrab, 2020-09-03 17:47:40

per capita.. Ontario or eastern province are doing well compared to MB and AB. If its any province IMO AB is the province to stay away from.  
 
I say no isolation should be required for eastern provinces either.  
 
This virus is going no where and we need to learn to live with it.