Preparing for your trip!
Bringing your own boat?
You may bring your own boat into Canada. Bring along whatever documentation you already have such as a sales invoice but you do
not need to acquire anything special. Please clean your boat inside and out with bleach or other recommended chemicals - we must
do everything we can to prevent the transport of invasive species.
Make sure that you have all safety equipment including a
life jacket for all persons. Double check your tires, not forgetting the spare, and trailer - better to deal with any problems
at home than on the road! You may bring gasoline across the border, that is, a reasonable amount for personal use.
If you have any questions, please call us, or you may call Canadian Border Services direct at 204-983-3500 or 506 636-5064
(note that long distance charges will apply). If you have any questions about cleaning your boat for travel, call the
invading species hotline at 1 800 563-7711.
Customs Requirements
There will be lots of changes happening with this issue in the next few years and we will keep you posted! For now, if you
are a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of the United States, you won't need a passport or visa to enter Canada
but you should have proof of citizenship such as a birth certificate, citizenship certificate or landing card.
By July 2009, all people entering the U.S. by car will need a passport but that may change in favour of an identity card.
By January 2007, all people entering the U.S. by air will need a passport.
Children
For children, bring along any identification you may have with a birth certificate being the minimum. If the kids are not
yours or live at a different address, get a letter of permission from a parent or guardian.
Pets
For the furry kids, proof of a recent (within 36 months) rabies vaccination is required. For cats and dogs less than 8 months old,
you do not need a certificate of rabies but they must be in good health. It is a good idea to get your vet to give you a health
certificate for these little ones.
Groceries
Joining us for dinner in the Lodges' dining room will reduce your need to pack and bring along extra supplies. For those who do bring
groceries into Canada, you are allowed 2 days worth of food per person. We can't give you a dollar value for this but we believe it
means a reasonable amount for the length of stay. As you pass through Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario after crossing the border, you will
pass at least three good grocery stores - best to purchase most of your supplies here. Often, a certain product will be targeted at
the border such as meat products or produce. You may contact the Canadian Food Inspection Agency for specific details.
Alchohol and Cigarettes
You are allowed to bring in 40 ounces of liquor or 24 bottles or cans of beer per adult 19 years of age or older. You may bring
more alcoholic beverages if you are willing to pay extra fees and taxes. Visitors to Ontario who are 19 years of age and older,
may bring in 200 cigarettes and 50 cigars.
Fishing License
For the fisher people, you will need to purchase an Ontario fishing license, available at many locations. Outpost guests usually
purchase theirs at the Tunnel Lake Trading Post, just 8 miles south of the Lodge. You will need cash for this license and also for
the awesome ice cream! Please note that you are allowed only one fishing line in the water at a time!
2006 Fees
Sport fishing license - for calendar year $64.00
Conservation license - for calendar year $39.00
Seven day Sport fishing license $41.00
Seven day Conservation license $24.00
Please note that these prices are in Canadian funds and include all taxes. Check out the Natural Resources website for all the
regulations - www.mnr.gov.on.ca
Firearms
Please note that pepper spray is prohibited as are radar detectors. It is common knowledge that Canadian rules about firearms are
quite strict. Check out the website www.cfc-cafc.gc.ca for more info.
Firewood
Do not bring firewood into Canada!
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