If you made your annual trek to Florida or sunnier climes to escape the Canadian winter, Border Services welcomes you back- but there are some things you should know happened while you were away.
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is asking that travellers returning to Canada isolate themselves from others for 14 days upon re-entry.
Do this as quickly as possible, with minimal contact with your fellow citizens.
Tell the officer that checks you through whether you have a fever, a cough, or difficulty breathing.
The CBSA reports border wait times for its 26 busiest land border crossings online.
Peak travel periods depend on where you are re-entering Canada, so check before you go.
Crossing with cannabis is against the law unless you have a permit or exemption authorized by Health Canada.
This includes any oils containing THC or cannabidiol (CBD).
Once you have been outside of Canada seven days or more, you can import goods worth up to CAN$800, duty- and tax-free.
This includes quantities of wine, liquour or beer- and you should be aware of what those limitations are.
There are also limits on allowed tobacco and tobacco products and their packages must be stamppted as duty free.
If you are bringing back more than 10 thousand dollars Canadian in cash you must declare it.
The law requires you to declare all food, plant, and animal products you bring with you into Canada. Fresh fruits and vegetables must be free from soil, pests, leaves, branches, and plant debris.
A screening kiosk can save you time by filling out an online declaration of your goods; having a NEXUS border card will also help.
For more travel tips for Canadian snowbirds, join the Canada Border Services Agency on Facebook and YouTube and visit the Canadian Snowbird Association website.
