{"id":1456,"date":"2019-08-23T10:00:43","date_gmt":"2019-08-23T14:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.clearit.ca\/?p=1456"},"modified":"2024-11-03T07:46:53","modified_gmt":"2024-11-03T12:46:53","slug":"alcohol-and-tobacco-limits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/clearit.ca\/canadian-customs-broker-blog\/alcohol-and-tobacco-limits\/","title":{"rendered":"How much alcohol can you bring into Canada?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Alcohol prices in Canada are notoriously high\u2014sometimes double what you\u2019d pay in the U.S., even if that case of 24 cans of Molson Dry is being sold in the province where it\u2019s brewed. So, whether you\u2019re coming from abroad for a vacation, taking a trip to some international destination, or just popping down to the U.S. for a quick shopping trip (because who hasn\u2019t taken a day trip to Plattsburgh to hit up Price Chopper?), it\u2019s tempting to stock up on beer, wine, or spirits\u2026 anywhere but here.<\/span><\/p>\n

The good news is that <\/span>Canada allows<\/span><\/a> people who meet the minimum legal drinking age (18 in Alberta, Manitoba, and Quebec; 19 elsewhere in Canada) to bring alcohol back into its provinces and territories duty-free. But before you load up your cart, it\u2019s important to understand the limits so you don\u2019t end up paying extra fees at the border.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Can You Bring Alcohol Into Canada?<\/h2>\n

Yes, you can! But not without limits. The rules differ slightly for Canadian citizens\/residents and tourists visiting Canada, but both are permitted to bring in a certain amount of alcohol into the country for personal consumption without paying duties or taxes.<\/span><\/p>\n

For <\/span>Canadian citizens <\/b>returning home, these allowances depend on the length of time you\u2019ve been away. As for <\/span>tourists<\/b>, you\u2019re welcome to bring alcohol into the country, as long as you meet the legal drinking age for the province or territory where you enter. However, it\u2019s important to stay within the specified limits to avoid extra costs at the border. We\u2019ll cover those specifics below.<\/span><\/p>\n

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How Much Alcohol Can I Bring Back to Canada?<\/h2>\n

For Canadian citizens<\/b> returning from a trip abroad, the <\/span>amount of alcohol<\/span><\/a> you can bring back duty-free depends on how long you’ve been away. Here\u2019s a quick breakdown:<\/span><\/p>\n