COVID-19 related updates (last update January 01, 2022)

 

OUT OF ABUNDANCE OF CAUTION AGAINST THE NEW FAST SPREADING COVID VARIANT, ALL TOURS AND EXPERIENCES ARE CURRENTLY SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. PLEASE CHECK BACK HERE TO FIND OUT WHEN THE EXPERIENCES ARE AVAILABLE AGAIN, AND TO BOOK THEM.

THE STORE REMAINS OPEN FOR CURBSIDE ORDER PICKUP, SHIPPING AND DELIVERY. ORDERS CAN BE PLACED ONLINE OR OVER THE PHONE FOR CURBSIDE PICKUP, DELIVERIES AND SHIPPING ACROSS ONTARIO

 

VACCINATION RECORDS CHECK

 

In compliance with the Provincial regulations, starting September 22, 2021, Niagara College Learning Enterprise Corporation will require all patrons visiting their indoor premises for tasting, tours, experiences, etc. to display their valid government issued proof of full vaccination (this means minimum of 14 days have passed since your second dose), along with a government issued identification that carries their full name and date of birth. This is in addition to the requirement of contact tracing information and answering the COVID screening questionnaire.

 

It is the discretion of the individual to determine whether they would like to disclose their vaccination status. Should they make the decision not to divulge this information, they will not be permitted to access settings that require proof of vaccination.

 

Patrons visiting our patio area are not required to display vaccination records. However, they are still required to check in at the front to provide their contact tracing information and answer the COVID screening questionnaire. Customers visiting our store’s indoor area for purchase only, or to use the washroom are not required to display vaccination records or contact tracing information.

 

This policy applies at the following areas of business:

• Wine Visitor and Education Centre
• Niagara College Teaching Winery
• Niagara College Teaching Brewery
• Niagara College Teaching Distillery

 

A person is considered fully vaccinated against COVID-19 if they have received:

• the full series of a COVID-19 vaccine authorized by Health Canada
• one or two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine not authorized by Health Canada, followed by one dose of a COVID-19 mRNA vaccine authorized by Health Canada, or
• three doses of a COVID-19 vaccine not authorized by Health Canada; and
• they received their final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days before providing the proof of being fully vaccinated

 

What constitutes proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (Ontario Residents)

• Fully vaccinated individuals can download their vaccination receipts from the provincial portal

 

The manner of confirming proof of vaccination

• Prior to entry, our staff will visually verify your vaccine certificate with accompanying government-issued physical identification

 

Exemptions:

• Patrons that under 12 years of age are exempt from this policy
• Patrons with a medical exemption are required to present identification and a written document stating the individual is exempt for a medical reason to the business or organization.
• To review proof of a medical reason for not being vaccinated against COVID-19, a certificate obtained from physician or registered nurse in the extended class must be provided. Such a certificate must include:
• The name of the person in the written documentation matches the identification provided.
• The physician’s or registered nurse in the extended class’s information is complete by including:
  • Name and contact information of the physician or registered nurse in the extended class;
  • Logo or letterhead identifying the physician or registered nurse in the extended class;
  • Statement that there is a medical reason for the individual’s exemption from being fully vaccinated against COVID-19; and
  • Any effective time-period for the medical reason which includes the date the patron is seeking access to the business or organization.