How Much Alcohol Can I Bring into Canada? 2026 Duty-Free Limit

How much alcohol can I bring into Canada duty-free?

1.5 L wine or 1.14 L spirits or 1.14 L wine+spirits or 8.5 L beer. The allowance applies from age Alcohol 18 (AB, MB, QC) or 19; tobacco 18. Anything over the allowance must be declared, and duty and tax may apply.

Source: cbsa-asfc.gc.ca, checked 5 Nov 2026

Can I carry alcohol on the plane to Canada?

Alcohol up to 24% ABV (beer, wine): carry-on yes, but carry-on liquids limit of the departure airport applies; checked bag yes; No aviation limit; destination customs allowance applies. Source: faa.gov, checked 5 Nov 2026

Alcohol 24-70% ABV (spirits): carry-on yes, but carry-on liquids limit applies; checked bag yes; Max 5 L per container and 5 L per passenger, unopened retail packaging. Source: faa.gov, checked 5 Nov 2026

Alcohol over 70% ABV (e.g. 151-proof rum, grain alcohol): carry-on no; checked bag no; Forbidden. Source: faa.gov, checked 5 Nov 2026

Drinks in your carry-on also count toward the airport's liquids limit unless bought after security.

Airline alcohol rules for flights from Canada

Air Transat: 24-70% ABV retail packaging, containers up to 5 L, total 5 L per person; over 70% not accepted. Source: airtransat.com, checked 6 Nov 2026

Porter Airlines: Duty-free in sealed STEB in carry-on; no consumption of own alcohol; retail alcohol bought before security must be checked. Source: flyporter.com, checked 6 Nov 2026

WestJet: Retail packaging within content/quantity limits, carry-on or checked. Source: westjet.com, checked 6 Nov 2026