How to send beer to Canada?

[wamphyri]

As a Canadian I feel like I'm able to answer this question honestly .. I don't know. But I was curious so I looked it up on the internet. As indicated in the linkie provided and the little snippet that I have here .. NO .. you can't mail beer to canada.

Intoxicating Beverages Intoxicating beverages can only be shipped when: * a Provincial Liquor Board or Commission is mailing to a manufacturer, distributor or individual * a manufacturer of such beverages is mailing to a Provincial Liquor Board or Commission, to a distributor of such beverages in Canada, or to an individual within the same province * a distributor of such beverages is mailing to a Provincial Liquor Board or Commission, to a manufacturer or distributor of such beverages in Canada, or to an individual within the same province * they are mailed between a peace officer and a test laboratory for the purpose of carrying out a lawful investigation. Regardless of who is shipping, special restrictions apply if the intoxicating beverage is: * more than 24% alcohol by volume (e.g. 48 proof) and in a container greater than five litres (5 l) * more than 70% alcohol by volume (e.g. 140 proof). NOTE :Service is only available to Parcel Services contract customers or VentureOne customers using Electronic Shipping Tools (EST) and selecting the Proof of Age option.

http://www.canadapost.ca/tools/pg/ma...-e.asp#1378246 So there's no legal way for an individual Inside Canada to send beer to someone else in canada. You can bet that guarantees that no one outside can send in.

[SUBMAN1]

Ouch! This is pretty restrictive. I wonder if there is a loophole?

-S

[bookworm_020]

Where's Al Capone when you need him most!

[SUBMAN1]

ns! This is a pretty pathetic 1930's law (assuming it coincided with American prohibition). Seems Canada needs to get with modern times. Trying to find a decent beer in Canada is a case in frustration. Especially in Toronto. Montreal has a little better selection, but nothing to write home about.

-S

[joea]

Originally Posted by SUBMAN1

ns! This is a pretty pathetic 1930's law (assuming it coincided with American prohibition). Seems Canada needs to get with modern times. Trying to find a decent beer in Canada is a case in frustration. Especially in Toronto. Montreal has a little better selection, but nothing to write home about.

-S

Errr what?

[Kapitan_Phillips]

That law is ridiculous. Yes, there should be restrictions, but certainly not that strict.

[Jimbuna]

Looks like they'll just have to keep drinking that melted yellow snow

[ReallyDedPoet]

Originally Posted by SUBMAN1

Trying to find a decent beer in Canada is a case in frustration. Especially in Toronto. Montreal has a little better selection, but nothing to write home about.

You need to go to the Atlantic Provinces to get good beer


RDP

[STEED]

Offer them free sex that usually works.

[fatty]

Originally Posted by reallydedpoet

You need to go to the Atlantic Provinces to get good beer


RDP

Agreed! Most Nova Scotia Liquor Commission stores have a very large cold beer storage - an enormous walk-in fridge - with an extensive selection. They've also got a pretty wide variety in the 'beers of the world' section. And of course, I've lost count of how many microbreweries there are in Halifax. It all just depends on where you are.

[SUBMAN1]

Hmm... Seems I can bring in 24 beers:


Customs Regulations for Visitors Bringing Alcohol Into Canada


Visitors Duty-Free Allowance for Alcohol

If you are a a visitor to Canada, you are allowed to bring a small quantity of alcohol (wine, liquor, beer or coolers) into the country without having to pay duty or taxes as long as:

• the alcohol accompanies you
• you meet the minimum legal drinking age for the province or territory at which you enter Canada.

You may bring in one of

• 1.5 litres (50.7 US ounces) of wine, including wine coolers over 0.5 percent alcohol, or
• 1.14 litres (38.5 US ounces) of liquor, or
• a total of 1.14 litres (38.5 US ounces) of wine and liquor, or
• 24 x 355 millilitre (12 ounce) cans or bottles of beer or ale, including beer coolers over 0.5 percent alcohol (a maximum of 8.5 litres or 287.4 US ounces).

Bringing More Than the Duty-Free Allowance of Alcohol Into Canada

Except in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut, if you are a visitor to Canada you may bring in more than the personal allowances of liquor listed above as long as you pay customs and province / territory assessments.
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The amounts you are allowed to bring into Canada are also limited by the province or territory in which you enter Canada. For details on specific amounts and rates, contact the liquor control authority for the appropriate province or territory before you come to Canada.
Customs Contact Information

If you have questions or require more information on bringing alcohol into Canada, please contact the Canada Borders Services Agency.

[Chock]

You could always try putting it on a Tu-95, apparently there's quite a few going that way:rotfl:

Chock

[SUBMAN1]

Originally Posted by Chock

You could always try putting it on a Tu-95, apparently there's quite a few going that way:rotfl:

Chock

Ok - you get a beer sent your way for making me spew beer on my monitor! Bastard made me laugh while I was taking a drink!

-S

[swifty]

Originally Posted by SUBMAN1

Ouch! This is pretty restrictive. I wonder if there is a loophole?

-S

Buy a plane ticket and bring it in yourself.
Your allowed one six pack per visit.

[SUBMAN1]

Originally Posted by swifty

Buy a plane ticket and bring it in yourself.
Your allowed one six pack per visit.

Thats a pretty expensive loophole!