Thanksgiving 2021 can include larger gatherings than in 2020, with gathering limits up to 25 people indoors and 100 people outdoors.
In 2020, gatherings over the Thanksgiving weekend were limited to 10 people indoors.
The province's chief medical officer of health, Dr. Kieran Moore, said there will be a list of recommendations posted and announced on Thursday. But he did provide an early "nutshell" summary of the public health advice for the upcoming long weekend.
"If you're having family over and you're all completely vaccinated, if you feel comfortable removing your masks, that would be absolutely appropriate," said Moore. "If it's a mixed group of vaccinated and unvaccinated, and if you go indoors, I would suggest you keep your masks on."
The doctor also reminded Ontarians of the current gathering limits in place allowing up to 25 people indoors and 100 people outdoors.
"Those are reasonable and safe numbers," said Moore.
He urged people to screen themselves for symptoms and to avoid attending any social gatherings if they are feeling ill.
"We want families to embrace the opportunity to get back together for their mental, physical, and social wellbeing," said Moore.
