Dangerous Goods

For safety reasons, there are restrictions on the transportation of dangerous goods aboard our vessels in accordance with the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations and the Cargo, Fumigation and Tackle Regulations. Customers are required by law to declare any dangerous goods, such as gasoline and propane, they intend to bring with them when travelling.

Depending on the dangerous goods customers are travelling with, they may be required to fill out a Dangerous Goods Shipping Document. Regulations prohibit the carriage of dangerous goods that exceed the limits outlined in the Carriage of Dangerous Goods Policy.

What Are Dangerous Goods? 

Dangerous goods include, but are not limited to: 

• Gasoline and propane, including used and empty fuel containers 
• Compressed gases 
• Flammable solids and liquids 
• Corrosives, solvents and other regulated materials
• Hay and straw 
• Firearms and ammunition 

Fireworks, pyrotechnics and electric vehicles or bicycles with damaged or defective batteries are strictly prohibited and are not permitted on our vessels at any time.

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Common Dangerous Goods

If you intend to carry any dangerous goods that are not listed here, please contact us prior to making a reservation. Please have the UN number and proper shipping name of the good, or a safety data sheet, ready.

Camping Fuels

• Kerosene, naphtha, white gas (UN1223, UN1268): 
  • A vehicle may carry one (1) container not exceeding 5L. 
  • Products must be in original manufacturer containers.
• Camping fuels carried in small gas or aerosol cartridges (UN2037, UN1950) or small single-use propane cylinders not exceeding 454g or 1lb (UN1075) 
  • A vehicle may carry up to three (3) containers not exceeding 16oz or 454g (1lb) each. 1 July 2026
  • Containers must be detached from stoves and sealed.
• Camping fuels labelled butane or isobutane and transported under UN1011 or UN1069 are strictly prohibited.

Compressed Air

• The combined mass of the scuba tanks and any other dangerous goods must not exceed 150kg.
• Cylinders must be secured in vehicles.

Diesel

• A vehicle may carry diesel in approved containers up to 450L total capacity.

Firearms and Ammunition

• Firearms must be transported in accordance with the Firearms Act and applicable federal regulations.
• All firearms must be:
  • Unloaded, and
  • Secured with a locking device.
• Firearms must be placed in a locked container and kept out of sight inside the vehicle at all times during transit.
• Ammunition must be securely stored in a separate container.
• Walk-on passengers:
  • Must notify terminal staff upon arrival.
  • Firearms and ammunition will be placed in a designated secure storage location onboard by crew and returned upon arrival.
• Bows (e.g., hunting bows, crossbows) must be secured in a similar manner.

Gasoline

• Gasoline must be transported in approved fuel containers (e.g., CSA-certified containers designed for fuel storage).
• Vehicles (cars, trucks, RVs) may carry:
  • One (1) container not exceeding 25L capacity.
  • Containers must be secured inside the vehicle.
• Vehicles towing a trailer carrying a motorboat or up to two motorbikes, ATVs, snowmobiles or watercraft may carry:
  • Maximum of two (2) containers each not exceeding 25L capacity.
  • Containers must be secured inside the trailer.
• Walk-on passengers are not permitted to carry gasoline onboard.
• Used or empty containers are subject to the same restrictions as full containers.

Hay and Straw

• A shipping document is required for any quantity of hay and straw.
• The vehicle and/or trailer carrying the hay and straw must display proper dangerous goods placards on all sides.
• Hay and straw must always be covered with a tarp. Hay or straw that is damp, wet or contaminated with oil cannot be carried onboard.
• Loose hay or straw on the bottom of animal trailers do not require a shipping document or placarding.

Medical Oxygen

• Small cylinders of oxygen or refrigerated liquid oxygen that are attached to the passenger for personal medical use are permitted onboard in passenger areas.
• Large cylinders or dewars of refrigerated liquid oxygen are not permitted onboard.

Propane

Motor vehicles

• A vehicle may carry a maximum of two cylinders up to total combined capacity of 65L (e.g. 2 x 30lb cylinders).
• A cylinder cannot exceed 46L (e.g. a 40lb cylinder) capacity.
• Cylinders must be secured to the vehicle or trailer in an upright position.
• All cylinder valves must be shut off before boarding.
• Used and empty cylinders are treated the same as full and are subject to the same restrictions.
• Walk-on passengers are not permitted to carry propane. 

Recreational vehicles with permanently mounted cylinders: 

• The capacity of a permanently mounted cylinder must not exceed 65L or 17.1 U.S. gal. 
• All tanks must be installed by the original equipment manufacturer.
• All valves must be securely closed.

Service Vehicles

• A service vehicle may carry a maximum of one (1) cylinder of propane not exceeding 65L, one (1) cylinder of compressed oxygen not exceeding 50L and one (1) cylinder of acetylene not exceeding 75L. A shipping document is required if the cylinder of acetylene or propane exceeds 46L.
• All cylinders must be secured to the vehicle in an upright position by permanently installed fittings. Valves must be securely closed and protected by a metal cap.