2 Sumas Way
Canada Customs
Abbotsford, B.C.
V2S 8B7
If your trip is merely a trip into Canada to the highway at Manning
Park and return to the United States by car or other transportation, then a
report to Customs will not be required. If you will be staying in Canada for a
continuation of your trip or for other reasons (more than 24 hours) then you
must report to the nearest Canada Customs/Immigration Office or Royal Canadian
Mounted Police detachment.
Note: Persons entering Canada for health or pleasure reasons are permitted to bring with them personal possessions which they will require for their stay in Canada. Additional regulations and restrictions are as follows:
Live Plants. Fresh Fruit & Vegetables: These are not permitted entry to Canada without fumigation and prior approval by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (citrus fruit is OK).
Firewood: Any firewood that you ”pack in” must be completely debarked. scrap processed lumber would be safest (and probably lighter too).
Dogs & Cats: Dogs and cats three months or older require a rabies vaccination certificate for a vaccination done within the last three years. You must carry this with the animal. Note: Dogs and cats must be kept on a leash at all times while in Manning Park.
Pack Animals (equine): (horses, mules, asses, donkeys, burros) Horses (etc.) coming into Canada must be accompanied by a USDA Export Health Certificate endorsed by a USDA veterinarian and issued within 30 days of entering Canada. A negative Coggins test within the past 6 months must be indicated on the certificate. The USDA veterinary service may be reached in Olympia, Washington at (206) 753-9430.
Upon arrival in Canada, the horses must be taken directly to Canada Customs at Huntingdon, B.C. (Sumas, Washington) or Osoyoos, B.C. (Orville, Washington) for document verification. Inspection by an Canadian Food Inspection Agency veterinarian will be required at this time if the horses are to remain in Canada for more than 30 days from the date the health certificate was issued. An appointment is necessary for this inspection and should be made at least one full week before your trip.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency may be reached at:
Pack Animals (non-equine): Procedures for clearance of animals other than those of the equine species vary somewhat. If you plan to bring non-equine animals please contact the Canadian Food Inspection Agency well in advance of your trip (4-6 weeks minimum) for information.
Wepons: Guns are prohibited in Manning Park and this is strictly enforced.
When choosing a camp knife avoid those with blades that open by spring, gravity, or centrifugal force (this includes "butterfly" type) as they are prohibited weapons in Canada.
Please do not pack martial arts type weapons into Canada as most of these are either restricted or prohibited by law.
Identification: Persons entering Canada are required to carry proper identification. If you are a U.S. citizen you do not require a passport to enter Canada and the following forms of I.D. are acceptable to Canada Immigration;
Primary Identification (stands alone)
Secnodary Identification (may be used to support Primary I.D.)
If you are a temporary resident of the U.S. or a visitor from any other country, you will require a passport. You should contact Canada Immigration to find out if you will require a visa. They may be reached at 1-888-242-2100. You must report immediately to the nearest Immigration office.
Note: A passport is always acceptable as I.D. and is the optimum for Immigration purposes.
Motor Vehicles: Cars, trucks and motorcycles must report to Customs at a port of entry (Huntingdon or Osoyoos) and proceed by highway to Manning Park to rendezvous with their hikers. The same regulations listed above apply to the occupants of the vehicles.
If you have any more questions concerning:
Thank you for your inquiry and have a pleasant trip.
Superintendent of Customs, Huntingdon, B.C.