The following items
cannot be brought
into Canada:
• firearms, explosives, fireworks and
ammunition;
• narcotics, other than prescription drugs;
• meat, dairy products, fresh fruits and
vegetables;
• plants, flowers and soil;
• endangered species of animals or products
made from animal parts, such as the skin,
feathers, fur, bones and ivory;
• cultural property, including antique and
cultural objects considered to have
historical significance in their country of
origin (you may, however, bring family
heirlooms);
• more than 200 cigarettes (you must pay
tax on the excess amount) per person
over 18 years of age if you are immigrating
to Quebec, Alberta, Saskatchewan
or Manitoba, or per person over 19 if you
are immigrating to Ontario or any of the
other provinces; and
• more than 1.5 litres of wine or 1.14 litres
of commercial alcohol (you must pay tax
on the excess amount) per person over
19 years of age.
If you are not sure about an item, you can
write to or telephone:
Canada Border Services Agency
Customs, Excise and Taxation
Information Services
2265 St. Laurent Boulevard
Ottawa, Ontario K1G 4K3
Telephone: (506) 636-5064 or
(204) 983-3500
(when calling from outside Canada)
1 800 959-2036
(toll-free, from inside Canada)
Web site:
www.cbsa.gc.ca
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/pdf/pub/newcomer.pdf