How much alcohol can I bring into Canada?
1.5 L wine or 1.14 L spirits or 1.14 L wine+spirits or 8.5 L beer. You must be Alcohol 18 (AB, MB, QC) or 19; tobacco 18 or over.
Source: cbsa-asfc.gc.ca, checked 5 Nov 2026
Quick answer
Alcohol: 1.5 L wine or 1.14 L spirits or 1.14 L wine+spirits or 8.5 L beer (age Alcohol 18 (AB, MB, QC) or 19; tobacco 18+). Tobacco: 200 cigarettes AND 50 cigars AND 200 tobacco sticks AND 200 g loose tobacco (limits per type).
Source: cbsa-asfc.gc.ca, checked 5 Nov 2026
Alcohol
1.5 L wine or 1.14 L spirits or 1.14 L wine+spirits or 8.5 L beer
Minimum age: Alcohol 18 (AB, MB, QC) or 19; tobacco 18
Source: cbsa-asfc.gc.ca, checked 5 Nov 2026
Tobacco
200 cigarettes AND 50 cigars AND 200 tobacco sticks AND 200 g loose tobacco (limits per type)
Source: cbsa-asfc.gc.ca, checked 5 Nov 2026
Vapes and e-cigarettes
Not stated on the Canada Border Services Agency page. Some countries ban vapes outright, so check before you travel.
Source: cbsa-asfc.gc.ca, checked 5 Nov 2026
Food, plants and animals
Declare all food, plants, animals incl. pets; penalties up to CAD 1,300
Source: cbsa-asfc.gc.ca, checked 5 Nov 2026
How many cigarettes can I bring into Canada?
200 cigarettes AND 50 cigars AND 200 tobacco sticks AND 200 g loose tobacco (limits per type).
Source: cbsa-asfc.gc.ca, checked 5 Nov 2026
What food can I bring into Canada?
Declare all food, plants, animals incl. pets; penalties up to CAD 1,300.
Source: cbsa-asfc.gc.ca, checked 5 Nov 2026
Can I fly to Canada with a power bank?
Yes, in your carry-on only: up to 100 Wh each, at most 2 power banks, and no recharging on board. That is the international rule from 27 March 2026; your airline may be stricter.
Source: IATA guidance on the ICAO rule, checked 6 Nov 2026