Drinking in Canada

[WalleyeWrangler]

Is it true that it is illegal to drink on the lakes in Canada. I am going up to Ontario in the coming weeks and heard that and want to make sure it is true.

[Guest]

Yep it is true. I am heading up to Lac Seul in 10 days and the only time that you can have boose in the boat is when you are transporting from the launch to the lodge if you have to boat in. It's not that people don't do it, but if you get caught it is a fairly hefty fine per can.

Take care,

SUNNYD

[steve schmidt]

Yes....read the regulations and it is very clear no alcohol, and there isnt a lot of room "to play games" with the law there.

The law is so inclusive, it is almost a joke.....kinda like a lot of our laws!!!

[cheesehead]

Does this law apply for a house boater? I was planning on getting a RABC for my next house boat vacation and I will have a bottle of wiskey for me and my wife. My friends will have a couple of cases of beer also.

[fishyguy]

I do not know the regs about booze on a houseboat but we have done a few houseboat trips in the past and have had no trouble for the CO's, nor have any of the outfitters made mention of our beer as it is loaded on the boat.

[steve schmidt]

If I had the regulations here I could tell you, but my recollection is that a houseboat is treated differently but you best check the regs.

The regs talk about having a compartment built to store alcohol of which your various storage in a normal boat is not. A houseboat has a refrigerator etc.

[cheesehead]

thanks for the help guy's. I'll definatly ask a few questions before loading up for the trip.