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Criminal offense, such as a DUI?

DUI's and other criminal offenses that are misdemeanors in the U.S. may prevent you from traveling to Canada. Since every case is different, the customs agents treat these on an individual scale of standard. It is always the final decision of officers at ports of entry to decide whether a person should be allowed into Canada.

If you have a DUI or other major conviction:

a.) That is over 10 years old and has been settled, you won't have any problem getting into Canada.

b.) If your conviction is 5-9 years old, you should check with a border crossing agent (info below) to see if you need a temporary resident or criminal rehab permit to enter into Canada.

c.) If your conviction is less than 5 years old, you will most likely get turned down at the border if you do not have a criminal rehab or temporary resident permit. This pardon process can take several weeks, or even months, so you will need to contact a border crossing agent asap to begin the neccessary steps.

Note: If you are in B or C above and will be traveling across the border, please Call or Email Us here at Main Camp prior to departure.

Canada Border Crossing Services

For a free consulation, call:
Lucy Perillo
Phone: 204-488-635
U.S. Toll Free: 1-800-438-7020
Email: bordercrossing@mts.net
Website: www.bordercrossing.ca

Fishing and Hunting Licenses

Anglers and Hunters must purchase non-resident licenses prior to arriving at camp. These are available at several bait/tackle stores and gas stations along the route to camp. To purchase a non-resident license, you must have a vaild Outdoors Card in addition to a valid drivers license, ID or Passport. The Outdoors Card is a new plastic, wallet-sized card issued by the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and used for identification and administrative purposes. If you don't already have one, they will issue you a temporary Outdoors Card (paper) at the time you purchase your license that you must keep with your license for the duration of the trip. This will give you temporary exemption until your official card is mailed to your home address (usually 4-8 weeks). Bear hunters should bring an old license, deer tag or hunters safety card to show proof that you have prior hunting experience in the United States.

Non-Canadian residents under 18 years of age may fish without a licence if accompanied by a person who has a valid Ontario-issued recreational fishing licence (or deemed licence). Any fish caught are part of the catch and possession limit of the person who holds the licence. As another option, non-Canadian residents under 18 years may purchase a licence and any fish caught apply to the catch and possession limits of that licence.

* All prices in USD

Outdoors Card:
Non-Resident Temporary Fishing Outdoors Card and Application only. Valid for three years. - $9.68

Fishing Licenses:
One-year non-Resident Sport Fishing Licence Tag - $76.49
One-year non-Resident Conservation Fishing Licence Tag - $47.13
Eight-day Sport Fishing Licence - $49.02
Eight-day Conservation Fishing Licence - $28.27

Bear Hunting License:
Seasonal non-Resident Bear Tag - $219.00

Non-resident's Bear Export permit:
To bring your bear back into the US, you will need to purchase a non-resident export permit prior to arriving at the border. - $35.00

Firearm Permit:
Hunters will need to register their firearms at the border for a fee of $25. This permit is valid for a period of 60 days. Click here to download the printable permit.