Your Quebec Visitor and Tourism info guide

Crossing the international border into Canada has changed since 9/11, the rules have been more strictly enforced and the traveller needs more information. While our borders are friendly, we do have strict rules and regulations as to what you can bring into Canada. Best to do a little reading first and be prepared to declare everything to our friendly Customs officials. If you don't follow the rules your trip can end in a big disappointment.

Canada Customs require that US citizens carry proof of residency, and some identification documents showing citizenship such as a US passport (this is the best), birth certificate, or baptismal certificate. Visitors from other countries should contact the Canadian Consulate or Embassy in your country. You will be required to carry at least a valid passport, and possibly a visa.

QUEBEC FISHING LICENCES - Regulations for 2005 - 2007 can be viewed at www.fapaq.gouv.qc.ca but will gradually be moved to www.mrnf.gouv.qc.ca.

Sportfishing licence rates + Taxes	Resident	Non-resident
Sportfishing for Atlantic salmon
Annual licence	$31.73	$97.37
Day licence	$13.69	$26.95
Mandatory catch and release	$8.91	$8.91
Sportfishing (except Atlantic salmon)
under 65 years of age	$14.13	$45.21
65 years of age or over	$11.30	$45.21
7 consecutive days	$30.43	n/a
3 consecutive days	$8.04	$19.78
Day licence	NA	$8.91
Mandatory catch and release****	$8.91	$8.91
****This licence is valid only when the holder uses the services of an outfitter.

ATLANTIC SALMON SPORT FISHING LICENCE - In order to fish for Atlantic salmon, a person must be the holder of an Atlantic salmon sport fishing licence. This licence is required to fish for salmon throughout Québec as well as to fish for any species during a salmon fishing season in a salmon river or a salmon river sector.

SPORT FISHING LICENCE (OTHER THAN ATLANTIC SALMON) - This licence provides a general authorization to fish for most sportfishing species in Québec. This licence is not valid for fishing for salmon.

FISHING UNDER ANOTHER PERSON'S LICENCE - The sportfishing licence for Atlantic salmon authorizes the children under 18 years of age of a holder or aged 18 to 24 years of age, who have on hand their valid student's card and their parent's licence, to fish without having to purchase a licence. The same thing applies to any person under 18 years of age or to any student, aged 18 to 24 years of age, who has on hand his valid student's card, who is fishing under the supervision of a person who is 18 years of age or older and who is the holder of that licence. In these cases, the total quantity of fish caught in a day must not exceed the quantity authorized for the licence-holder. These conditions apply to all salmon fishing licences.

POWER BOAT OPERATORS CARD
Note: When do you need the Card?

- IMMEDIATELY Operators of motorized watercraft under 4m ( About 13.1 feet )

- IMMEDIATELY Operators of Personal Water Craft (i.e. Jet skis)

- IMMEDIATELY Operators born after April 1, 1983 (under 22 yrs old)

- Sept 15, 2009 - All Boaters

Note: Pleasure boats coming by water or trailer need Customs entry permits at port of entry. Non-residents operating their pleasure craft in Canadian waters after 45 consecutive days do require proof of competency. (Up until the 46th consecutive day, they do not need to carry anything but the required safety equipment.)

SUGGESTED STEPS:

1) Download and Print out the online application form. You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to download this file. If you do not have it you can download if for free from Adobe.

2) Copy the following address on a good sized envelope:

CTR - Canadian Tax Refund, P.O. Box 42090, Vancouver, B.C. V6P 6S6, CANADA

3) Take this envelope with you to Canada and place your receipts in this envelope. When you return home, mail the envelope and receipts with your completed application signed and dated. You have up to one year from the date of departure to make a claim.