| What Airlines fly into Timmins?
Three commercial carriers fly into Timmins: Air Ontario Inc., Air Creebec Inc., and Bearskin Air. Most guests flying to Timmins will connect with Air Ontario at Toronto. Air Ontario Inc. is a division of Air Canada, with 7 daily flights from Toronto to Timmins Monday to Friday, 4 flights on Saturday, and 6 flights on Sunday. Tip: reserve early, and ask about 'seat sales.' Air Creebec Inc. offers 2 daily flights to Kapuskasing, Moosonee, and points along the James Bay coast. Departures take place at various times of the day depending on the destination. Air Creebec is a connector flight to Air Ontario and the Air Canada system. Bearskin Air is Northern Ontario's largest commuter
airline, offering over 150 departures daily to 35 destinations. Nonstop
service between Timmins and Sudbury is offered three times each business
day with aircraft continuing on to Sault Ste. Marie and then Thunder Bay.
Connections are also available in Sudbury to North Bay and Ottawa.
Can we ship our equipment to Timmins prior to our arrival? No. Your Equipment and Firearms must accompany you when you enter Canada. Equipment shipped prior to your entrance is considered merchandise, and subject to import duties and taxes. Do I need to rent a vehicle once I arrive at Timmins? You are expected to provide your own transportation while hunting with us, however individual vehicles are not required. Many of our clients either drive or fly to our area. They also share the driving costs while in our hunting area. Those that fly usually share the costs of renting a vehicle with others in their group. Because we hunt remote areas, appropriate vehicles are pickup trucks and Sport Utility Vehicles. 4-Wheel drive vehicles, although convenient, are not essential. (If you are alone, we will attempt to find a sharing arrangement for you.) Local Vehicle Rental Agencies are:
Requirements for Black Bear hunting in Ontario A non-resident license to hunt black bear is $150 Canadian. Non-residents must have a Black Bear Hunting License Validation Certificate ( issued by the outfitter where you hunt) You must show proof of prior hunting experience to hunt in Ontario. A current or expired hunting license will suffice. Successful hunters must register their bear with the Ministry of Natural Resources. You must obtain an export permit to transport your bear out of Canada. (When you register, provide two pre-molars, and receive a 'Successful Bear Hunter Patch' - These teeth help provide valuable age and census data for Bear Management Be prepared with information on location of harvest, sex of animal, and length and weight) Should you NOT ACCOMPANY your meat and hide out of Ontario as you cross the border, you need to have a CITIES permit issued so that it may be transported by others. For a current copy (DownLoad in pdf format) of Ontario Hunting Regulations & Other Publications, Click here To order maps contact; Natural Resources Information Centre
Room M1-73,
Most hunting is done in the fall. Hunting opportunities
for residents are limited during the summer. Nonresidents may not hunt
From June until August 15. Fall Bear Season runs from August 15 through
October 15. On a few waters, there is open season on some fish all
year; on others, there are more specific limitations, and sometimes special
closures. You may also hunt wolves on a small game license.
Entering Canada... (Required Documents) From the United States of America You DO REQUIRE proof of citizenship in the form of a voter registration card, U.S. Green Card, or a U.S. Birth Certificate with an official raised seal, or baptismal certificate, AND a photo-id, for example, a driver’s license. Citizens, and permanent residents of the U.S. do not require a Visa or passport. Proof of auto insurance is also required if driving. You can obtain a Canadian Non Resident Card from your insurance company. From Other Countries
All Non Residents When your visit includes a hunting trip, you DO REQUIRE a hunting license to obtain a Non-Resident Hunting License. A current or previous year’s hunting license will suffice.
Rules for Importing Firearms to Ontario and Canada As a visitor, you may bring a hunting rifle or shotgun into Ontario for hunting or competition purposes if you are 18 years of age or older. You may also bring up to 200 rounds of ammunition for hunting, or 1,500 rounds free of duty and taxes, for use at a recognized meet. You may bring in larger amounts (up to a total of 5,000 rounds) for these purposes, but they will be subject to duty and tax. As a rule, prohibited or restricted weapons are not allowed into Canada. Mace/stun guns and other weapons are also prohibited. Canada has strict laws governing the cross-border movement, possession and use of firearms. All firearms must be declared at the first point of entry. Before attempting to bring firearms into Canada, U.S. visitors should contact one of the Canadian customs border service offices listed in the website: http://www.ccra-adrc.gc.ca/contact/rco-e.html. Visitors from other countries should contact their nearest Canadian embassy or consulate for complete information. Contact information for Canadian embassies around the world can be found at the website: http://voyage.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/menu-e.asp. For specific enquiries, the e-mail address of Canada Customs is: vco@rc.gc.ca. The website is here. There are three groups of firearms and other weapons, each with specific import rules: non-restricted, restricted, and prohibited weapons. Non-restricted firearms are regular sporting rifles or shotguns that do not fall into either the "restricted" or "prohibited" categories. If you are a non-resident over 18 years of age, you may import them to Canada (with appropriate permits), for hunting, sporting or competition use during your visit; or to move them in transit through Canada. Firearms manufactured as fully automatic are prohibited
entry, regardless of any conversion, and
What about Pets? U.S. visitors- Pets - Owners must accompany all pets entering Canada. Owners of cats and dogs must bring a certificate issued by a licensed American or Canadian veterinarian clearly identifying the pet and certifying that it has been vaccinated against rabies some time during the previous 36 months. Kittens and puppies younger than 3 months are exempt. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is responsible for
regulating the entry of domestic animals into Canada from other countries,
as well as the import and export of animals. Consult http://www.cfia-acia.agr.ca/english/anima/heasan/import/petse.shtml
Canadian Food Inspection Agency's web site for additional information.
Hunting & Fishing Regulations Non-resident visitors to Ontario, you must carry a valid licence to hunt in Ontario. To qualify for a license;
Where to Get a License or Take a Hunting Examination
License fees vary, depending on your status and the type
of game you want to hunt. You can make an appointment for a hunting license
examination by contacting an Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources district
office.
Exporting Game If you are a non-resident with a valid hunting license, you can export any game birds and animals from Ontario that you have legally killed under the appropriate licenses. You will need a separate Export Permit if you want to export from Ontario any moose, deer, bear, or any part thereof. Sport Fishing Licenses For details on obtaining nonresident, Canadian resident, and Ontario resident fishing licenses, please contact the Ministry of Natural Resources information centres described at the end of this section. Fishing: Possession Limits
Transporting and Exporting Fish
As holder of a non-resident angling license, you may not take out of Ontario any fish you catch under that license if they are so skinned, cut or packed so that the species, number of fish, or length of fish (where subject to size limit) cannot be readily identified. The same rule applies to Ontario residents transporting fish within the province. You should leave a 2 square cm (1 square inch) of skin on all fish or fillets you transport. If freezing or packing your catch, wrap, freeze and pack each fish so they can be readily counted.
Weather and Clothing Ontario's weather is much like that of the northern United States. June, July and August are our true summer months, when days are usually warm to hot, though nights may be cool, particularly in the north. In autumn, foliage takes on fall colours towards the end of September and reaches its height of beauty in October. You will need medium- to heavy-weight clothing in the fall, especially in November when the weather is cold and frosty. Snow usually falls through December, January and February. The snow begins to recede in March, before totally disappearing in April. This is followed by warm temperatures and spring flowers in May. A forty-year tested bring list is available here. Medical Insurance As a visitor, you should obtain travellers' health insurance before leaving home, as any health insurance plan you enjoy at home may not cover services received outside your home country. Ask your travel or insurance agent for further information. Emergency Medical and Rescue Service
On highways and some city roads, look for signs showing a white "H" on a blue square (points the way to major hospitals) or black-on-yellow "OPP" signs (points the way to a police station). You can use any public phone in Ontario to reach a local emergency dispatcher who can send ambulance, police or fire service. Dial either "911" (where service available), or else the local emergency number indicated on the front of a pay phone. You do not need coins to make these calls at pay phones. Medical prescriptions
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