Canada Border Rules

Children traveling by car with their parents must have proper identification. Minors, those under the age of 18, must have a letter of permission from a parent or guardian to travel in Canada alone.

Travelers may take liquor over the border. Travelers can take 24 12-ounce beers, 40 ounces of liquor or 1.5 liters of wine without having to pay taxes. There is a maximum of 45 liters of alcohol allowed to enter Canada.

Radar detectors, dog food, potatoes and fire wood are some items that are not allowed to be taken across the border. Other items that are prohibited include live minnows, leeches or worms, military-style attack rifles and large capacity cartridge magazines. Travelers can bring pets but must have proof that they are up to date on their shots.

All fully automatic firearms are prohibited from entry into Canada.

Depending on the nature of their crime, anyone who has committed or has been convicted of a criminal offense may not be allowed to enter Canada. If a criminal wants to enter the country, he may be allowed if he has been approved for rehabilitation status, has a temporary resident permit, has a pardon from the National Parole Board or has gotten a foreign pardon recognized by the country.