Trailering my boat to Canada

[knotflying]

We ill be trailering our boat to Canada on the east coast in a couple of weeks and someone told me that I need to bring proof that my insurance is in effect in Canada is required. I can't seem to find anything on Canadian customs site with those requirements. Does anyone know what they are? And while I'm at it. I understand fresh fruits, vegetables and meats are not allowed through, but I assume canned goods are okay, is that correct? I already figured out that I will be buying most of my wine and liquor in Canada, they were pretty clear on those requirements.

Thanks,
Mike Rizzo

 

[baz]

Does this help.... a snippet from http://www.aaa.com/aaa/Traveler/US_to_Canada.html

Vehicles

Vehicles, including trailers not exceeding 2.6 meters (8 ft., 6 in.) in width, entering Canada for touring generally are subject to quick and routine entry procedures. You may not leave or store a car, trailer or other goods in Canada while you leave the country without either paying import duty and taxes or presenting the necessary permit to leave the items in Canada. This and any other required permits are issued by Canadian Customs officials at the point of entry. You may not store a vacation trailer in Canada during the off-season.

Vehicle registration cards are necessary for Canadian travel. If you are driving a car other than your own, you must get written permission from the owner for use of the vehicle in Canada. A copy of the contract is required for rented cars. A valid U.S. driver's license is valid in Canada for varying periods of time as ruled by the individual provinces and territories.

Some provinces and territories have made it a statutory requirement that motorists drive with vehicle headlights on for extended periods after dawn and before dusk. In Alberta, British Columbia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island, lights must be turned on when light conditions restrict visibility to 500 feet (150 m); in Manitoba, the restriction is 200 feet (60 m). Headlights must remain on at all times in the Yukon Territory and Northwest Territories and Nunavut. Elsewhere in Canada driving with headlights on during all hours of the day is advised.

The possession of radar detection devices is illegal in Manitoba and New Brunswick. The use of radar detectors is illegal in Newfoundland, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Québec and Yukon Territory (must be disabled or inoperable in YT). Seat belts are required for driver and all passengers throughout Canada.

 

[nzfisher]

I thought that our brothers in Canada also had a requirement about electric over hydraulic brakes for trailers as well. You might want to check into it if you have a single system.