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In Manitoba, the legal age for alcohol consumption and to purchase tobacco products is 18 years. Please read information on alcohol and tobacco limits for travellers from the Canadian Border Services Agency.
Non-medical cannabis is legal in Canada. The legal age for use is 19. Transportation of cannabis remains illegal. It is important to know the rules regarding use and transportation of cannabis prior to your trip to Manitoba. For more information visit: https://www.gov.mb.ca/cannabis...
Visitors may import food for their own use without duty payment, provided the quantity is consistent with the duration and nature of the stay in Canada. Larger quantities that are not intended for consumption, but will be moved in transit through Canada, may be documented on a temporary admission permit. Please read more about food imports from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.
Visitors are allowed free entry of fuel up to the normal tank capacity of their vehicles. Quantities above that amount may be subject to duty.
Dogs and cats from the United States must be accompanied by a rabies vaccination certificate. Animal tags are NOT acceptable in lieu of a certificate. Puppies and kittens less than three months old do not require rabies vaccinations but must be in good health. Pets imported from countries other than the United States may require quarantine. Read more about bringing dogs, cats and other pets into Canada.
All weapons - including firearms, mace, tear gas, and pepper spray - must be declared to customs upon arrival. Documentation proving you are entitled to possess a firearm in Canada is required and you must transport it safely. Please read information regarding procedures for individuals importing firearms, hunting requirements and prohibited weapons and devices from the Canadian Border Services Agency or contact the Canadian Firearms Centre:
Toll-free: 1-800-731-4000
e-mail: canadian.firearms@justice.gc.ca
website: www.cfc-cafc.gc.ca
Radar detectors are illegal in Manitoba. Read more from the Government of Manitoba.
Below is a summary of duty-free exemption for returning U.S. residents. Please see the full details on personal exemptions after visiting Canada.
Minimum absence | Maximum amount | Alcoholic beverages | Tobacco products |
Less than 24 hours | $0 | n/a | n/a |
24 hours | $200 | Not included | Not included |
48 hours | $800 | Specified quantities only - Minimum duty may apply | |
7 days | $800 | Specified quantities only | Specified quantities only - Minimum duty may apply |
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