Can you transport alcohol across provinces?

In 2018, after a five-year legal battle, the country's highest court ruled that provinces did have the right to limit the amount of alcohol that could be carried or shipped across their borders. In June 2019, the federal government removed all federal restrictions on the interprovincial shipping of liquor.

Can I bring alcohol from one province to another?

A: Yes. Individuals are permitted to bring any quantity of beverage alcohol into Ontario on their person from other Canadian provinces or territories, as long as it is for personal consumption and not for re-sale or commercial use.

Can I transport alcohol Canada?

You must have the tobacco products* and alcoholic beverages with you when you enter Canada, but the rest of the goods can arrive later, as goods to follow. You can bring back up to 1.5 litres of wine or 1.14 litres of alcoholic beverages or up to 8.5 litres of beer.

Can you bring booze from Alberta to BC?

British Columbians visiting other provinces and territories are now able to bring home liquor products for personal consumption without any restrictions or limits.

Can you ship alcohol from Ontario to BC?

Canada: Update On The Interprovincial Shipment Of Liquor: Ontario Restricts Importation Of Out-Of-Province Liquor; British Columbia Permits Personal Importation Of Liquor.

Why bringing a bunch of alcohol across provincial borders could cost you

Can I ship alcohol from Ontario to Alberta?

You can only ship intoxicating beverages in Canada if you're a Parcel Services contract customer or Solutions for Small Business (SfSB) cardholder. Be a manufacturer of such beverages mailing to: A provincial liquor board or commission. A distributor of such beverages in Canada.

Can I ship wine from Alberta to BC?

Given federal changes in 2012 and 2014, no federal law or regulation prevents Canadians from “importing” wine (beer or spirits) from another province for personal use.

Can you bring alcohol from Alberta to Manitoba?

Limits vary across Canada

Currently, two provinces, Alberta and Manitoba, have no limits whatsoever.

Can you ship alcohol from Ontario to Quebec?

Canada's Importation of Intoxicating Liquors Act is a 1928 law that states "no person shall import, send, take or transport, or cause to be imported, sent, taken or transported, into any province from or out of any place within or outside Canada any intoxicating liquor."

How much alcohol can I bring to Saskatchewan Alberta?

Customers can import up to nine litres of wine and up to three litres of craft spirits per shipment. This is consistent with the amount an individual can bring in 'on their person' from another province.

Can you have unopened alcohol in your car Alberta?

Currently the act says "no person may: transport liquor in a vehicle if the liquor is within easy access of an occupant of the vehicle." That means liquor bottles can no longer be near anyone in the car.

Can you have unopened alcohol in your car in Ontario?

If you haven't opened the liquor and you haven't broken the seal on the liquor, then it is considered CLOSED LIQUOR and you can have it in anywhere in your car.

How do I ship alcohol in Ontario?

Liquor must only be delivered to a residence or private place. The licence holder must ensure that drinks are not tampered with or opened. A Liquor Delivery Service must operate only under the business name set out on its licence. The AGCO must be notified of any changes in ownership.

Can I bring wine from Ontario to Nova Scotia?

The maximum volume of wine you can bring into Nova Scotia, Canada without an importer's license, including the duty free allowance, is 9.1 litres with an absence of 48 hours or more.

Can you mail alcohol in Canada as a gift?

All alcohol imports are routed through a board, commission, officer, or governmental agency legally authorized to sell intoxicating liquor. If you want to give liquor as a gift, try contacting a winery or liquor store in Canada. They can ship on your behalf and save you the headache of clearing alcohol over the border.

How much alcohol can you bring from Newfoundland to Quebec?

The new limits are: Six litres of spirits, or roughly five 40-ounce bottles. 18 litres of wine, or two dozen standard-sized bottles. 52 litres of beer or coolers, which equates to more than 12 dozen normal-sized bottles or cans.

Can I ship a bottle of alcohol to a friend?

The United States Postal Service (USPS) prohibits sending alcoholic beverages through the mail, but you can ship alcohol via couriers, such as FedEx or UPS if you're a licensed alcohol shipper.

Can you mail a bottle of alcohol?

USPS prohibits all shipments of beer, spirits, and wine both domestically and internationally. USPS also has strict laws on the packaging for shipments that previously carried alcohol. If a package has any labels or branding of an alcohol company, USPS will not process the shipment and reject it.

Can I send alcohol in the mail?

Alcohol can be shipped as land freight. However, depending on the destination, it may be possible to ship alcohol as air freight. Please note that if the alcohol is not professionally packed or packed using our packing materials, we are not able to ship your parcel.

Can I bring 2 bottles of liquor into Canada?

Alcohol Quantities Permitted

You may bring in only one of the following: 1.5 liters (50.7 U.S. ounces) of wine, including wine coolers over 0.5 percent alcohol. This is equivalent to (up to) 53 fluid ounces or two 750 ml bottles of wine. 1.14 liters (38.5 U.S. ounces) of liquor.

Can you bring alcohol across the border?

Each adult (age 21 or older) can bring up to 1 Litre of alcohol into the U.S. (including liquor, wine, beer, etc.) duty- free. However, you must be staying in the U.S. for at least 72 hours.

Can I mail alcohol in BC?

Right now, only four provinces allow direct-to-consumer shipping of alcoholic products — Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia, and British Columbia.

How can I ship liquor as a gift?

To safely ship alcoholic beverages, you should use strong cardboard boxes that have trays inside of them that provide sections for each bottle. This will keep the bottles separate and prevent them from smashing into one another. You can also wrap the bottles in bubble wrap for additional safety.

Can I mail beer to a friend?

Is it legal to ship beer in the US? The short and direct answer would be “No” unless you have the proper license and paperwork to do it. Shipping any alcoholic beverage is against the policies of most shipping companies—all kind of liquid products on glass bottles; it is considered dangerous for shipping.

Can I mail wine as a gift?

It is illegal in the US for non-licensed individuals to ship wine through the mail. If you would like to send someone wine, you will need to buy wine through a licensed company. Fortunately, there are many companies that can send fine vintages, bottles, gift baskets, and club memberships to your recipient.