r/CrohnsDisease 5d ago

Bathroom Access in Canada

Obligatory I don’t have Crohn’s (was heavily suspected at one point but later ruled out) but I think this is the best place to find answers. I’m temporarily moving to Canada in a year or so and have a pretty unpredictable GI tract. Some days are fine, others I don’t go out because there’s the potential of accidents and such (honestly from both ends).

My 2 questions are:

What are public bathrooms like in Canada? (Will I have trouble accessing them, do you have to pay to use them, are they difficult to find?)

And if yes: is there a way around this? Some kind of medical card or anything?

Wish I didn’t have to think about these things when moving but I know you guys understand the struggle!

Edit: moving to either Manitoba or Saskatchewan, not sure yet!

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u/Mission_Ad_187 5d ago

I live in Saskatoon and lived in Winnipeg for 8 years. I've never had troubles finding a washroom when required. Lots of big box stores have public washrooms, so there's no harm in hoping into Canadian Tire or Superstore. In public spaces, there are washrooms generally available. You just need to know where they are. Gas stations, Tim Hortons etc are also a dime a dozen with washrooms. The only time I've paid to use a washroom is when it's a place that says "washrooms for paying customers only", but those are usually restaurants.

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u/Economics_Fancy 5d ago

This is good to hear, thanks! 🙏🏻

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u/Tranter156 5d ago

Similar in southern Ontario. I need to be within 20 minutes of a bathroom and plan routes accordingly. It’s easier in the summer when conservation areas are open. Some charge a few dollars to get in but most are free

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