Here's what Ottawa residents need to know about Quebec’s COVID-19 vaccine passport

OTTAWA — Quebec rolls out its new COVID-19 vaccine passport this week.

Starting Sept. 1, residents 13 and older will be required to use the COVID-19 vaccine passport to access non-essential services in Gatineau and across Quebec, including indoor dining at restaurants, gyms, festivals, theatres and other places.

Quebec's COVID-19 vaccine passport is not available to Ontario residents, but residents living in Ottawa and eastern Ontario will still be able to access non-essential services in Gatineau by showing their proof of vaccination card.

CTVNewsOttawa.ca looks at what Ottawa residents need to know about Quebec's COVID-19 vaccination passport.

Visiting Quebec

The Quebec government says Ottawa residents travelling to Quebec must show photo ID and proof of COVID-19 vaccination issued by Ontario's Ministry of Health.  You will need to have two doses of one of the following recognized vaccines:

Last week, Quebec Health Minister Christian Dube told reporters there are no additional requirements for visitors to Quebec who want to access places like restaurants and live events.

Where can Ontarians get a proof of COVID-19 vaccination

You should have received a proof of vaccination receipt in person or by email when you received your COVID-19 vaccine in Ottawa and across Ontario.

You can visit https://covid19.ontariohealth.ca/ to download your vaccination receipts from Ontario's Ministry of Health.

Places and activities requiring the COVID-19 vaccination passport

Starting Sept. 1, the following locations, events and activities will require the vaccination passport (or a proof of vaccination for Ontario residents)

Bars and restaurants

Performance venues, movie theatres, sports venues

Events and festivals

Arcades, theme parks, amusement parks and centres, recreation centres and water parks

Where are COVID-19 vaccination passports NOT required in Quebec?

For a complete list of places and activities requiring the COVID-19 vaccination passport, visit Quebec.ca.