Subject to some restrictions,visitors may bring food with them for their own use, without Customs assessment,provided the quantity is consistent with the duration and nature of thevisitor's stay. Gasoline and oil brought into Canada for consumption isdutiable. Reasonable quantities for tourist use, such as gas and oil usedto the normal capacity of the vehicle are granted free entry. Domestic dogs and cats may be brought into Canada provided each animal isaccompanied by a licensed veterinarian certificate identifying the animal and certifying the dog or cat has been vaccinated against rabies during the preceding 36-month period. Puppies and kittens under three months ofage and dogs for the visually impaired may enter with their owners withoutcertification.
Further information is available on other animals.
Restricted firearms include any designed or intended to be fired by one hand, any with a barrel lessthan 18.5 inches capable of firing center fire ammunition in a semi-automaticmanner and any that can be fired when reduced to a length less than 26 inches by folding or telescoping. Tourists cannot import restricted weapons. All visitors must declare all firearms to Canadian Customs. Most provinces and territories have regulations concerning the transportationof firearms. Visitors should check with the province.