Travel to Canada: Requirements have changed for travellers in regards to COVID-19.
NEW: CBSA will not allow any poultry or eggs across the border as well as bait (worms, minnows-live or dead, and obviously no leeches or crayfish) into Canada. It is illegal to use crayfish (crawdads) for bait in Ontario. Only commercial bait dealers can import bait legally.
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Buy a Fishing License and Outdoor Card on-line here
Buy a Hunting License and Outdoor Card on-line here
Ontario Fishing Regulations Page
Ontario Hunting Regulations Page
Non-Resident Firearm Declaration Forms are available by emailing cfp-pcaf@rcmp-grc.gc.ca, or by calling 1-800-731-4000 (Canada and U.S.) or 1-506-624-5380 (other countries) and from all Customs offices across Canada. Visit the RCMP web site for more information
You can also download the form as Adobe .pdf
Helpful Border Crossing Information Sites
US State Department
What you are allowed to bring into Canada
You are allowed, per person, 1 litre (32oz) of alcohol or 1 case of 24 beer, 1 carton of cigarettes, a reasonable amount of food for the number people vacationing, along with personal clothing and fishing equipment.
What you are not allowed to bring into Canada
You cannot bring into the country live bait in water, worms packed in earth, hand guns and unregistered firearms or mace and pepper spray. Vegetables grown in your garden will be allowed if there is no visible sign of dirt. All fruits and vegetables are to be in the packages they came in from the store. (potatoes in the bag)
DUI Charges and Other Issues
Canada Border Crossing Services' official DUI Information Page (off site)
Our Canadian Immigration and Visitor regulations restrict persons with convictions that would be considered criminal charges in Canada to enter Canada. If you have had a DUI (driving under the influence) charge against you, and if it shows up on your records in the US (which can be accessed by our Customs & Immigration officers through co-operative agreements between the US and Canada) then you may be denied entry to Canada. Random checks are common. Changes to these restrictions have been made. A person with a one time offence that did not result in jail time is now allowed entry to Canada, with no application or fees.
We suggest you communicate with a Canadian Immigration office prior to your planned trip if you have a criminal record.
