May 16, 2014 Ottawa, Ontario Canada Border Services Agency
As the warm weather finally arrives and the 2014 boating seasons begins in earnest, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) would like to remind boaters enjoying Canada’s waters of their responsibilities under the Customs Act.
When entering Canadian waters, the master of the vessel must report their arrival to the CBSA without delay.
Quick Facts
- All private boaters who intend to land on Canadian soil, or who have departed Canadian waters and landed on U.S. soil, are required to report to a CBSA designated marine reporting site in person. Upon arrival at a CBSA designated marine reporting site, follow the posted instructions on how to receive CBSA clearance.
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Canadian citizens and permanent residents who have left Canadian waters and have not landed on U.S. soil; and U.S. citizens and permanent residents who do not plan to land on Canadian soil but have crossed the border while cruising must still report to the CBSA but are permitted to do so directly from a location on the water by calling the CBSA telephone reporting center at 1-888-226-7277 to report their presence in Canadian waters.
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At all times, if there are persons who are not citizens or permanent residents of Canada or the United States aboard-ship, the ship’s master must proceed to a designated marine reporting site to report to the CBSA in person.
Associated Links
Reporting Requirements for Private Boaters
CBSA marine reporting sites
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Contacts
Canada Border Services Agency
Media Line
613-957-6500
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