Bringing gas into Canada

[Scoot]

I looked through the "dos and don'ts" thread, but never found a clear answer to this question:

What's the current word on bringing extra gas into Canada? How much can I bring without having problems or concerns?

Also, do any of you ever get asked about how much spare gas you have along? I've never been asked about this before, so I assume I don't need to worry about bringing an extra 20 gallons along???

[Wild Thing]

I've tried to nail this one down, too, and it has been hard. Different answers from varous officials. The rule of thumb is one tank per motor you are bringing across.

I have never been asked, but if you are asked you may have to pay duty on extra gas.

Considering the price is about $1 per gallon higher in Ontario's lake country, or more, it's worth it to bring some with, eh?

[JBZWART]

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The rule of thumb is one tank per motor you are bringing across.

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When you say "one tank per motor" How many gallons is this "one tank"

Just curious, I leave on Saturday morning for Ontario and would like to bring some extra gas in, but I don't want to have issues at the border.

Thanks,

[Schwanny]

I posted the same thing in the "what to bring...what not to bring" subject above. I don't think they know themselves. Two years ago I went through with an extra 20 gallons and I was told I would have to pay duty at the border. I had made a phone call before I left and talked with a guy and he said I would be alright. It ended up that they left me go without paying duty. I guess I'm going to take a chance and bring some extra this year also. Maybe 15 instead of 20.

[jerkin'm]

We were asked this winter how much extra gas we had with and were apparently under the limit...20 extra gallons for 2 sleds...They didn't say what the limit was...I should have asked as I was curious too...We had been delayed long enough though and didn't want any more hassles..

[JBZWART]

Just called the Canadian Border Services. The gentleman I talked to told me "you can bring as much gas as you need for your trip". I asked "So if my boat is full of gas, I can still bring....say an extra 20 gallons across the border?". His reply was "Yep"

So it sounds like you can bring enough gas across to last your whole trip.

Hope this helps.

[marknamy]

I was told by customs in RR that I could bring a "reasonable" amount across. I take 12 gallons each weekend, never had a problem. Last winter we crossed with 4 cans strapped to the front of the snowmobile trailer numerous times and never had a problem.

[Manitoumuskie]

Just got back from the IF crossing... We took in four 5 gal containers and did not get any questions about them... We did call the border and ask for the rules but all we got was "you can bring in what is normally used for a trip of your length". I am not sure that answered your question but as long as you use common sense (don't bring in 100gal for a 7 day trip) I don't think you will have a problem.

[Hemlock]

When you do get a confirming or "hard" answer from an official at a port of entry, don't be afraid to ask for a badge #. This avoids discrpepencies at the border, which it sure sounds like the extra gas issue is a bit of a gray area.

If you say, "I called and officer 1234567 told me it was fine to bring....whatever" then you've got a leg to stand on.

Just a thought.

[iffwalleyes]

I am going this weekend I am bringing the boat full 27 gallons, 2 15 gallon drums and 2 5 gallon cans so 67 gallons all together that is just for my boat. I have done the same thing for several years and have never even had a question asked about it. I have never lied about it I figure if asked I will be honest but if I am not asked then I have nothing to worry about. But there is a grey area for sure.

[backlash 1]

Never have been asked about the amount of gas we had. But even if you had to pay a duty, it's probably way cheaper than buying gas up there.

Same goes for beer or booze. Bring plenty, cuz if you have to reload up there, you will pay through the you know what

[KMR85]

every year we have brought at least 50 extra gallons/boat and never been questioned. they just opened every gas can and smelled for booze. every year the one thing they searched for was alcohol. now the alcohol gets packed where they can easily see how much we have. they have a limit on how much alcohol you can bring across without paying duty and they are very strict about it.