Well folks, after an insanely long wait, the US borders reopened for international travellers this week. And while you don’t need a negative test to enter America, you will need one to get back into Canada. So, whether you’re spending a weekend in Seattle or just taking a drive to Trader Joe’s for groceries, this list of where you can get a PCR (or equivalent) test in Vancouver should come in handy.

Now, you’re going to see a lot of the same info, and that’s because the majority of these options use LifeLabs to process their tests. Just a heads up there.

24/7 Testing

One of two spots on this list that offers mobile testing services. As such, the price varies per booking. Results can be available within 6 hours.

Where: Varies

A+ Travel Tests

Offers tests for $188 plus taxes. The average turnaround time is 25 hours, but same-day results are available for an extra fee.

Where: 2105 West 40th Avenue

Ace Travel Clinic

Offers tests for $280 plus tax. Results will be available, and sent by email, within 12 hours of the test.

Where: 777 Hornby Street

Care Point Medical Centres

Offers test for $199 including tax. Results are guaranteed within 48 hours, and same-day results are available for an extra fee.

Where: 5138 Joyce Street and 1123 Davie Street

COVID Travel Vancouver

Offers tests starting at $195 plus tax. Results are usually available within 48 hours, however, the timing of the results is not guaranteed.

Where: 2077 West 42nd Avenue and 2480 Heather Street

FastTest

Offers tests starting at $250 plus tax. Results are guaranteed within 24 hours of taking the test, and 12 hours for an extra fee.

Where: 900 West Georgia Street and 4588 Dunbar Street

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IME Clinic

Offers tests for $180 plus tax. Results are usually available within 24 hours, but the timeframe is not guaranteed.

Where: 6408 Main Street

Iridia Medical

Offers tests starting at $185 plus tax, with results usually available by next day. Also offers rapid molecular NAAT tests (which are also approved) for $250 plus tax, with results guaranteed in 20 minutes.

Where: 206-1755 West Broadway

London Drugs

Offers tests for $249 plus tax, in partnership with FastTest. Results are usually available within 24 hours, but not guaranteed.

Where: 4588 Dunbar Street

Loyal Medical Clinic

Offers tests starting at $225 plus tax. Results are usually available within 24 hours, but not guaranteed.

Where: 112-1055 West Georgia Street

Onsite Immunization and Wellness

The other mobile option for getting a PCR test in Vancouver. Offers tests starting at $285 including tax. Results are guaranteed within 24 hours for an extra free.

Where: Varies

Sky Medical Clinic

Offers tests for $235 including tax. Results are usually available within 24-48 hours, but not guaranteed.

Address: 305-1160 Burrard Street

Travel Safe Immunization

Offers tests starting at $265 including tax. Results are usually available within 24 hours, but not guaranteed. Express (24 hours or less) results are available for an extra fee.

Address: 420-2184 West Broadway

Alright, potential travellers, those are the approved places to get a PCR test in Vancouver before you take a weekend trip! For more options, including those all across Metro Vancouver, just head to the BCCDC website for more information.

Curiocity Staff

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