Moving Guide
– Canada
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Removals to Canada
Moving to or from Canada is made effortless with Britannia Alan Cook. Our commitment goes beyond mere relocation – we take pride in offering a suite of removal services tailored to your unique needs. Whether you’re in need of storage solutions or expert packing assistance, our goal is to ensure your move to or from Canada is as smooth and stress-free as possible.
At Britannia Alan Cook, we’re your trusted solution for relocation to Canada, irrespective of the size or destination. Whether you’re navigating local landscapes or exploring picturesque regions, our seamless service is supported by the extensive network of Britannia Movers International. Your journey to Canada begins with us.
For more details on our Overseas Removal services, click here. Alternatively, contact us to arrange a free quotation, or if you have any further questions.
Country Facts: Canada
Time Zone:
Canada has six different time zones, ranging from UTC -3.30 to UTC -8
Currency:
Canadian Dollar (CAD)
Calling Code: +1
Languages spoken
English & French are the official languages of France
Importing Personal Effects
In advance of your effects being shipped, a copy of the photo page of shipper’s passport will be required.
If shipper is not a Canadian resident/has a Canadian passport then a copy of shipper’s visa or work permit will be required.
There are other documents and information required upon shipper’s entry into Canada and after arrival in Canada. Shipper must declare to Canadian customs upon arrival that a shipment of their personal effects will follow. More information can be supplied upon request.
Importing Vehicles
As a general rule, importing a used/second hand vehicle is usually prohibited, however there can be occasions where Canadian customs will grant permission.
In the event of a vehicle being able to be imported into Canada, then along with the same documents that are required to import personal effects, a proof of ownership, a previous registration and insurance document would be required.
All vehicles will be inspected before they are customs cleared and will need to conform to Canadian standards before they are licensed. Cars are dutiable and importer will be required to attend customs in person for the clearance. More detailed information on the whole process of importing a car can be provided upon request.
Moving Pets
Pets that meet certain requirements and from countries not at high-risk of rabies can usually be imported into Canada. A pet moving specialist will be able to provide more information on what pets can be imported and what the requirements would be to import a pet into Canada.
Prohibitions and Restrictions:
Baby walkers are not considered safe and are banned in Canada, if you were to try and ship one into Canada and were caught, you could face quite a considerable fine.
Other items that are prohibited as they deemed a danger to children are infant self- feeding devices, yoyo balls balloon blowing kits.
It is not recommended to ship any food to Canada.
Alcohol will be subject to customs duty if shipped to Canada.
Please ask for more information on other prohibited or restricted items.
Importing plants do you need a Phytosanitary certificate.
It is not recommended to ship any plants to Canada, it is very unlikely permission will be granted to customs clear plants from the UK into Canada.
General information about the country and what it is known for
Canada is the second largest country in the world after Russia, however, it has the fourth lowest population density. At three people per square kilometre the population density for Canada is much smaller than the United Kingdom for example (which has the 21st highest in the world) The United Kingdom has 270 people per square kilometre.
There are a large population of Polar Bears in Canada, especially in a place called Churchill, where there is a similar population of humans and polar bears. There are so many Polar Bears that Churchill is also known as the ‘Polar Bear Capital of the World’. Unruly Polar Bears can end up spending a few days in polar bear jail or the ‘Polar Bear Holding Facility’ to give the building it’s official name.
Canadians are well known for generally being very apologetic and they have been somewhat teased in some quarters for saying sorry too much. Canadian’s have such penchant for saying sorry, that there is an Apology Act in Canadian law. One of the objectives of the Apology Act is to protect someone who may have said sorry, in an almost automatic reaction for an incident that they are not liable or at fault for. The law states that the act of apologising or saying sorry to someone cannot necessarily be taken as an admission of guilt by that person.
Whether you need a permit to work or live there
Non-Canadian citizens will need a work permit and visa to live and work in Canada.
International money transfers
If transferring currency from or to Canada, IFX can use their expertise to save you money with competitive rates that are better than the high street bank. Please contact them to see how much you can save.
For more information about Canada removals and storage services, please contact our friendly team. Alternatively, please complete our contact us form and we will be in touch as soon as possible.
