Hi!  We're considering going on a trip to Vancouver Island in November.  We found a great resort that allows dogs.  We're planning to drive... either to Seattle and catch a ferry, or to Vancouver B.C. and catch a ferry...

Does anyone know of any restrictions for taking dogs into Canada, or on ferry boats?  They'd probably be OK if we just left them in the car while on the boat... but I don't know how this typically works... ??

I know you have to have proof that all their vaccinations are up to date. We have been looking into going to Nova Scotia and the ferries there say you have to leave them in the car. When we were in Vermont there was a ferry that went over to NY that said as long as they were leashed and well behaved they could go on board. I would check with the ferry company. You could also check with the Canadian Tourist Dept. to double check any other restrictions or rules. Here are a couple of links. www.canadatourism.com   or 

http://explore.canada.travel/ctc/ke/homepage.jsp?localeId=16

Hope this helps.

Oh, so many years ago we used to take our beagle and lab/mix in the car everywhere. We lived not too far from Niagara Falls. Waaaay back then, we just needed their vaccination records. That was a long time ago. Why not check with AAA?

the Victoria Clipper does allow dogs.  their vaccines have to be up to date and they have to be a crate for the voyage- out on deck.