Travel Companions

Pets need proper documentation to cross the border too!
Dogs and cats are required to have a signed rabies vaccination certificate indicating the date and type of vaccination administered.
Kittens and puppies under three months of age are exempt from the vaccination requirement.
Service dogs are not subject to any importation restrictions so long as the importer is the one who requires the animal.
To find out what requirements your pet needs, visit the Automated Import Reference System. Pets from certain states are subject to different requirements.

Firearms

Whether it be for hunting or in transit, all firearms must be declared upon arrival at Customs.
Non-restricted firearms like rifles and shotguns may be temporarily imported for sporting or hunting, competition, in-transit movement, or for protection against wildlife in remote regions of the country.
Along with an oral declaration, the importer must also provide proper documentation of the firearm(s) that will be verified by a Customs officer. Along with providing the Non-Resident Firearm Declaration from the importer, there is an importation fee of $25 CAD.
Importation of restricted firearms requires the completion of the Non-Resident Firearm Declaration form, a $25 CAD importation fee, and an Authorization to Transport (ATT) permit from the province/territory’s chief firearms officer.
An ATT will not be issued for hunting or self-protection purposes.
Failure to declare any firearms and provide the required documentation will result in fines and potential seizure of the firearm(s).
Click here to find a PDF version of the RCMP’s Non-Resident Firearm Declaration form.

All fruits, vegetables, and animal products must be declared upon arrival at Canada Customs.
Fruits and vegetables must be clean and free of pests and debris, along with proof of country of origin; a produce sticker or labelled bag is all you need!
Dried, frozen, and canned fruits and vegetables are generally admissible so long as they do not contain any meat products.
Meat/animal products must be labelled, identifying the type of animal and country of origin.
- Failure to provide proof of origin could result in the seizure of goods. Check out the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s website for more information.
The personal duty-free exemptions for alcohol and tobacco apply to those who are entering Canada after being out of the country for a minimum of 48 hours are as follows:
- 1.5 L of wine OR 1.14 L of alcoholic beverages OR 8.5 L of beer. Note the ORs. This means that you cannot claim 1.5L of wine and 1.14L of vodka without paying duties.
- 200 cigarettes, 50 cigars, 200g of manufactured tobacco, AND 200 tobacco sticks. Note the AND. You can claim 200 cigarettes and 50 cigars under the exemption, but if you declare 400 cigarettes, only 200 are covered under the exemption.
Though cannabis and cannabis products are legal in all of Canada, it cannot cross international borders. Even if it is medically prescribed, it is inadmissible due to differing regulations between countries. This includes CBD, THC, and any other derivatives in any form.

Even if we can’t explore the rest of the world just yet, we can experience international cuisine within the city.