Visitor Information for coming into Ontario Canada

Passport Requirements:

June 15, 2007: Washington, DC - Rep. Louise M. Slaughter (D-NY-28), Chairwoman of the House Rules Committee,

announced that the House overwhelmingly voted to prohibit the implementation of Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) anytime before June 2009. That means that you will not need a passport for land and water travel to return to the USA until June 2009.

If you have a felony or misdemeanor conviction (e.g. DWI), you must contact one of the numbers below prior to your arrival. Plan well in advance. Contact: Citizenship and Immigration, within Canada 1-888-242-2100 or Internationally 416-973-4444 or visit www.cic.gc.ca. You may call the Rainy River Immigration at 807-852-3968 (which is our closest border crossing).

There is a $6 USD fee (9 CDN fee) for crossing into Canada from the USA at the Fort Frances Border Crossing. Rainy River Border Crossing does not have a charge and generally has no long line-ups.

GOODS YOU MAY BRING INTO CANADA

A reasonable amount of personal effects, food supply, tank of gas, gifts not exceeding $60 Canadian for a friend/relative in Canada duty free. This does not include tobacco products, alcoholic beverages or advertising material.

• Gifts more than $60 Canadian are subject to duty.
• Up to 40 ozs of liquor or 1.5 litres of wine or 24 x 12 oz bottles of beer*
• Up to 1 carton of cigarettes and 50 cigars and 1 can of tobacco and 200 tobacco sticks*

* You must be at least 19 years of age to import these goods into Ontario. Any additional alcoholic beverages or tobacco products other than those listed above are subject to duty. Contact: Customs Border Services 1-800-461-9999 (within Canada) or (807) 274-3655 or www.ccra-adrc.gc.ca

GOODS NOT ALLOWED INTO CANADA

You can call the local borders for an update prior to going on your vacation: Rainy River Border at 807-852-3341; Fort Frances Border at 807-274-3655.

• live minnows, leeches, night crawlers/worms unless in artificial bedding
• most firearms/weapons (except for hunting where you can register your guns for use in Canada)
• stun guns, mace or any other spray to be used against humans
• At this time potatoes and pet food may not be brought from the US into Canada. Only 2 dozen eggs, "limited pounds" of meats.

PETS

Dogs and cats entering Canada from the U.S. will need a valid rabies vaccination certificate issued during the preceding 36 months. Visitors from countries other than the U.S. who wish to bring a pet into Canada should contact the Canadian Food Inspection Agency at (905) 612-6285.

Pet food cannot be brought from the USA into Canada.

RETURNING TO THE UNITED STATES

• After 48 hours in Canada - $400 U.S. worth of merchandise duty free every 30 days. Families may combine their $400 exemptions.
• Less than 48 hours, or if the $400 allowance or part of it has been used within the previous 30 days - an exemption of $200 U.S. is allowed. Visit the U.S. Customs Service at www.customs.ustreas.gov
• Citrus Fruit such as Oranges, Beef, Lamb, Goat or Buffalo cannot be brought from Canada to the USA, or through the USA.

GOODS &, SERVICES TAX (GST) REFUND - ****THIS HAS CHANGED in APRIL 2007

Visitors to Canada may be eligible for a rebate on the GST if: ****(all details unknown at this time)

• Expenses on vacation tour packages total at least $200 Canadian before taxes
• Accommodations must be part of a "package" that includes a "service", such as a guide.
• Check with the establishment where you are going for specific information in regards to their business.
  

Mail in a Visitor Rebate Form to Revenue Canada, Visitor Rebate Program, Tax Centre, Summerside, PE, Canada CIN 6C6. Harris Hill Resort has the forms you need.

Important: Include the original bills of sale with your application. Vacation Package receipts must show the number of nights of your stay, whether USD or CAD funds, have a combined pricing total with breakdown of services. Contact: Revenue Canada at 1-800-668-4748 (within Canada) or 1-902-432-5608 (outside Canada) or go to www.ccra.gc.ca/visitors

FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION

• You may bring hunting rifles or shotguns into Ontario for hunting or competition purposes if you are 18 years of age or older.
• Plus 200 rounds of ammunition for hunting or 1,500 rounds for use at a recognized shooting competition.
• Firearms must be registered for a fee of $25.00 CDN (for all firearms).
• Archery equipment may be brought across the border at no charge. You do not have to register them, however, you do have to mention that you are bringing them across.
• All fully automatic weapons and handguns are prohibited.
• Contact: 1-800-731-4000 or (705) 329-7662 or visit the Canadian Firearms Centre at www.cfc-ccaf.gc.ca.

FISHING & HUNTING

• Non-resident fishing and hunting licenses may be obtained from us at Harris Hill Resort or directly from a MNR Office.
• Non-residents under the age of 18 may fish without a license if accompanied by a licensed adult. Any fish caught will legally be part of the catch and posession limit of the licensed adult. NOTE: You may purchase a separate fishing license for your children.
• Residents of Canada do not require a fishing license if they are over 65 years old.
• Residents of Canada under the age of 18 may fish without a license if accompanied by a licensed adult. They will have the same catch and possession limit of the accompanying adult.
• Please ensure that you follow all slot sizes and catch and posession limits allowed under the type of license you purchase and of the fishing Division/Zone you are in.
• To obtain a copy of the Fishing or Hunting Regulations prior to coming to Canada, contact the Ministry of Natural Resources at 1-800-667-1940 or (807) 274-5337 (Fort Frances). Regulations can be downloaded at www.mnr.gov.on.ca/MNR. Regulations will also be provided at the time of License purchase at Harris Hill Resort.

OTHER USEFUL WEBSITES

Border Wait Times into Canada: Please note that this info does not include Rainy River Border Crossing that generally does not have a long line-up at all. Rainy River is also a free border crossing.
www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/general/times/menu-e.html

Universal Currency Converter: Please note that this is a live rate and will not be the same as the rate of resorts or banks.
www.xe.com/ucc

Note: information deemed to be accurate.

We choose to have reasonable and affordable rates. Our accommodations are modern, clean and comfortable.

We offer quality service, great hospitality, affordable rates and comfortable accomodations all for a low price.

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