Amtrak and Alcohol

[MissySprng]

Has anybody that took the train into Vancouver also traveled with alcohol? Just wondering if there are any restrictions on Amtrak or at the border. I looked online and couldn't find any restrictions so I am hoping I am worrying over nothing.

 

[PrincessShmoo]

Has anybody that took the train into Vancouver also traveled with alcohol? Just wondering if there are any restrictions on Amtrak or at the border. I looked online and couldn't find any restrictions so I am hoping I am worrying over nothing.

I found this:

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. 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.

http://canadaonline.about.com/od/customs/a/alcoholvisitor.htm

 

[MissySprng]

That's helpful, thank you!