To bring, or not to bring...across the border to Canada

[Outfitter17]

It depends what province you are in, they vary on age.

[Hemlock]

19 in Ontario, 18 in Manitoba

[Hiddenbay]

Is the beer on the Canadian side different than the beer sold in the states. I am talking about LaBatts.

Thanks

[croixeyes]

Some of it is stronger in alcohol content,there are several kinds of Batts up there.

[Hiddenbay]

Thanks for the quick answer. I usually buy LaBatts Blue and it does taste better in Canada.

[croixeyes]

The surroundings may play a role in that also

[DickUrban]

I know that we cannot take fresh potatoes accross the border - how about sweet potatoes or yams? Thanks.

[snagger]

Sorry if this was already covered and I missed it.........can you bring preserved minnows? I'm pretty sure you can't bring frozen minnows but I was hoping to buy some packages of preserved minnows.

[prov1900]

Preserved/salted minnows are good to go.

[MetroWalleye]

Sorry if this question has been asked before, but is there any restrictions on the number of cigars a guy can take into Canada? I've read that you can have a carton of cigs and a roll of chewing tobacco, but I haven't seen anything on cigars.

[prov1900]

50 cigars. If you can smoke that many in 7 days, you officially have an "iron stomach".

I take one per day. It is the only time of year I smoke cigars. Love em!!

[machohorn]

Dot they still have that fungus that dogs get? I was hoping to bring mine up , but looking at the first few pages way back from 2005 is says,"Leave them at home"

[prov1900]

I don't think that stuff disappears anytime soon, couldn't tell you if it is affected by winter. I always brought the hound along, but don't want to take the chance.

[Hemlock]

I have a dog, and live up here, as many people do, of course. It is a fairly common fungus that dogs get. When I say "common" it wouldn't keep me from bringing Rex, if they love swimming, laying in the boat, etc, as much as my pup.

There's a risk, but not very high.

[MetroWalleye]

Last year our group ran out of beer while we were up there and had to run into town to buy another case....which cost $40. That same case of Labatts cost me $18 in the Twin Cities.

I know the rule is one case of beer or 1 litre of booze for each legal adult. My question: I've heard you can bring more booze across the border, but you have to pay the duty on it. Is it worth it?

[youngie22]

I would use the duty free stores right at the border. bring your one case each and then stop their.

[upnorthonalake]

Cheaper to pay duty. Can't remember what the duty is, but it's still cheaper. I will find out next week when I go across the border.

[magnum mike]

Last year it was about $8 per case for beer. Liquor is more but I can't remember. Call customs in Ft Frances and ask to be sure. You can get the phone number off the net. I did in the past.

[alwaysonthemove]

Boy did they see you coming.

We had a similiar deal happen we were way back in the boonies. Got in our boat and casted all our rods were broke. Next morning ran 4 hrs into town and bought 3 new junk, walmart brand rods for 350 bucks. what do you do, pay the price and go. Better than fishing with your big toe!

[Dock Boy]

Hey Guys, I'm headed to Pickle Lake ON early on Thursday morning. Wondering how much gas can we take across. I'm wanting to fill 3 5 gallon tanks to bring with me up there. Any rule against bringing it across. Also wanted to know if anyone knows of a good spot to buy minnow at on our way. Thanks guys

[SimilarIsland]

I doubt you'll have a problem with 15 extra gallons. I always take more than that and have never had a problem.

[Heartman]

One can of gas(6 gallons/US) per person into Canada. Better be traveling with two buddies, or you might have to pay the difference between US and CAN gas prices for the 15 gallons.

[Outfitter17]

I don't know what you are talking about Heartman? I have guests bring extra gas up to camp all the time and not one time in the past 10 years of owning my camps has any guest ever to:

(you might have to pay the difference between US and CAN gas prices)?

Please explain what you are talking about.

[SimilarIsland]

Yep, I brought 50 in the Spring and 70 in the Fall. Just don't bring potatoes!

[Lower Manitou]

We bring in multiple cans of gas per person every trip, and have never been questioned about it even when they see all the cans when doing their quick spot check in the back of the vehicle.