Weapons, explosives and dangerous goods

Plane Customs

Item	Cabin	Checked
Narcotics and psychotropic substances	Prohibited No stated quantity
Firearms, ammunition and controlled knives	Prohibited No stated quantity Extra conditions apply
Printed matter, film and recorded media under content restrictions	Allowed No stated quantity
Banned knives and edged weapons	Prohibited No stated quantity
Consumer fireworks	Restricted No stated quantity
Unmanned aircraft (drones)	Allowed No stated quantity
Counterfeit and pirated goods	Allowed No stated quantity
Weapons and munitions	Restricted No stated quantity
CITES-protected species and products	Restricted No stated quantity
Obscene materials and counterfeit currency/securities	Prohibited No stated quantity
Firearms, blades, explosives, toxic/radioactive materials and interception devices	Prohibited No stated quantity
Narcotics, psychotropic substances, cannabis and abuse-risk medicines	Restricted No stated quantity
Endangered species products (e.g. rhinoceros horn)	Prohibited No stated quantity
Prohibited telecommunication equipment	Prohibited No stated quantity
Controlled drugs (Misuse of Drugs Regulations, 4th Schedule)	Restricted No stated quantity
Knives	Prohibited No stated quantity
Scissors	Restricted No stated quantity
Sharp or bladed work tools	Allowed No stated quantity
Dry ice (carbon dioxide, solid)	Restricted 2.5 kilogram
Powders and other granular substances	Restricted 350 milliliter
Antique and replica weapons	Declare No stated quantity
Pornographic materials	Prohibited No stated quantity
Fake notes or coins	Prohibited No stated quantity
Buddha images, artifacts/objects, antiques	Prohibited No stated quantity
Guns, bullets, explosives and equivalents	Restricted No stated quantity
Plants and their parts	Declare No stated quantity
Living animals and carcass	Declare No stated quantity
Food, medicine, cosmetics and food supplement	Restricted No stated quantity
Vehicle parts	Restricted No stated quantity
Cigarettes, tobacco and alcoholic beverages (commercial import, Excise Department permit)	Restricted No stated quantity
Knives and bladed weapons	Prohibited No stated quantity
Goods banned by law	Prohibited No stated quantity
Satellite phone	Allowed No stated quantity
Switchblade, gravity, ballistic and Balisong (butterfly) knives	Prohibited No stated quantity
Unmanned aircraft / drone	Allowed No stated quantity
Pets (companion animals)	Declare No stated quantity
Medicines	Restricted No stated quantity

Official sources Last verified 2026-09-20

Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (S.C. 1996, c. 19) Department of Justice Canada · Apr 1, 2026
Firearms and weapons: Canadian border requirements Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) · Jul 24, 2025
Firearms and weapons: Canadian border requirements Canada Border Services Agency · Jul 24, 2025
Memorandum D2-1-1: Temporary Importation of Baggage and Conveyances by Non-Residents Canada Border Services Agency · Apr 28, 2026
Memorandum D19-13-2: Importing and exporting firearms, weapons and devices Canada Border Services Agency · Jun 25, 2026
Importing, exporting and transporting fireworks Natural Resources Canada · Dec 23, 2024
What visitors can bring into Canada Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) · Apr 2, 2025
Trademarks Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. T-13), section 51.03(2)(c) Department of Justice Canada
I Declare: A guide for residents returning to Canada Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) · Nov 25, 2025
Endangered species and the international traveller Environment and Climate Change Canada
Memorandum D9-1-1: Canada Border Services Agency's Policy on the Classification of Obscene Material Canada Border Services Agency · Jun 7, 2017
Memorandum D19-9-2 -Importation and Exportation of Cannabis, Controlled Substances and Precursors Canada Border Services Agency · May 17, 2023
Import and export of elephant tusk (ivory) and rhinoceros horn Environment and Climate Change Canada · Jun 25, 2026
Radiocommunication Act (R.S.C. (Revised Statutes of Canada), 1985, c. R-2) Department of Justice Canada · Sep 11, 2026
Travelling into and out of Canada with prescription medications that contain controlled substances Health Canada · Jul 13, 2026
Scissors Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) · Dec 11, 2025
Dry ice Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) · Dec 22, 2022
Powder and granular material Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) · Oct 24, 2024
Criminal Code (R.S.C., 1985, c. C-46) Department of Justice Canada · Apr 1, 2026
Memorandum D19-4-1: Export and import of cultural property Canada Border Services Agency · Nov 12, 2025
Be aware and declare Canada Border Services Agency · Jan 26, 2023
Memorandum D19-9-1 - The Administration of Health Canada Acts and Regulations Relating to Certain Controlled, Prohibited or Regulated Goods Canada Border Services Agency
Bringing health products into Canada for personal use (GUI-0116) Health Canada · Jul 13, 2026
Car parts - CATSA Canadian Air Transport Security Authority · Dec 22, 2022
Travellers - Paying duty and taxes Canada Border Services Agency · Nov 25, 2025
Border reminder checklist Canada Border Services Agency · Mar 11, 2026

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