Yes, you can send wine and spirits from Australia to Canada with CellarJet. We deliver to Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec, usually 7–14 business days after dispatch. Buy from any Australian winery, distillery or retailer and have it delivered to our Adelaide warehouse. Once it arrives, it goes through a customs and liquor clearance step run by your province. Canadian duties, taxes and provincial liquor markups are not included in your estimate; you pay them separately during clearance.
Estimated transit: 7–14 business days. The carrier and final route are confirmed when the shipment is prepared.
How delivery to Canada works
Your wine leaves AustraliaWe pack your consolidated order at our Adelaide warehouse and send it to Canada by express courier.
Your order arrives in CanadaThe shipment enters the customs and liquor clearance process required by your province.
You complete clearance and pay Canadian chargesDepending on your province, the provincial liquor authority or a broker contacts you, or you arrange clearance yourself.
Your wine continues to your doorOnce clearance and payment are complete, your order is released for final delivery.
What duties and taxes will I pay?
Import duties and taxes are paid to the customs clearance agent when your parcel arrives.
Canadian duties, taxes and provincial liquor markups are not included in your estimate. You pay them separately during clearance; rates for each province are listed below.
How many bottles can I send?
Up to 132 bottles (99 L) per shipment. Larger orders ship separately. Some province-specific limits may apply.
Each province also sets its own personal import limit. See the limit for your province below.
What to expect in your province
Alberta
Authority contacts you
Authority
Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis (AGLC)
Process
AGLC contacts you to arrange clearance and payment of duties, taxes and the provincial markup. Once cleared, your order is released for delivery.
You’ll need
Proof of Alberta residence and proof of purchase, such as the seller’s invoice or order confirmation.
Import limit
Up to 45 L in any 90-day period.
Taxes and charges
5% GST + provincial liquor-board markup/levy; the markup varies by product and import route.
British Columbia
Self clearance
Authority
BC Liquor Distribution Branch
Process
You, or someone acting for you, clears the shipment at a Canada Border Services office in Vancouver. We send you the clearance information when your order is on its way.
You’ll need
The waybill from your tracking email and proof of purchase, such as the seller’s invoice or order confirmation.
Import limit
Up to 45 L per person per day.
Taxes and charges
5% GST + 7% PST where applicable + provincial liquor markup/levy; the markup varies by product and route.
Manitoba
Authority contacts you
Authority
Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries
Process
Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries contacts you to arrange clearance and payment of duties, taxes and the provincial markup. Once payment is confirmed, your order is released for delivery.
Import limit
No provincial maximum for personal use.
Taxes and charges
5% GST + 7% RST where applicable + provincial liquor markup/levy; the markup varies by product and route.
Ontario
Broker contacts you
Authority
LCBO
Process
An appointed broker contacts you to arrange clearance and payment. Once cleared, your order continues to your delivery address.
You’ll need
Proof of Ontario residence and proof of purchase, such as the seller’s invoice or order confirmation.
Import limit
Up to 45 L per shipment.
Taxes and charges
13% HST + a reported 19.1% markup on many non-Canadian wines through LCBO channels; confirm the current product and route.
Quebec
You arrange clearance
Authority
Société des alcools du Québec (SAQ)
Process
Clearance is arranged through the delivering courier, either by you or by a broker acting for you. Once duties and taxes are paid and the shipment is cleared, delivery continues.
You’ll need
Your tracking number and proof of purchase, such as the seller’s invoice or order confirmation.
Import limit
Up to 45 L per shipment, with prior SAQ authorization.
Taxes and charges
5% GST + 9.975% QST + SAQ charges; a $1.40/L specific tax may apply, with additional markup varying by product and route.
Where do you deliver?
Delivery is available to Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec only.
Can I combine orders from several sellers?
Orders from several sellers can be held for up to 30 days from the first arrival and shipped together. Local carrier delivery and signature requirements may vary.
Why ship with CellarJet?
Combine orders from several sellers; we hold them for up to 30 days and ship them together.
Send up to 132 bottles in one shipment.
We prepare the export paperwork and tell you what your province needs for clearance.
See a live estimate in AUD with the Canadian dollar equivalent.
Which provinces can you deliver to?
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec only.
What will I pay on arrival?
GST or HST, federal excise, customs duty and provincial liquor charges. These vary by province and product, and are not included in your CellarJet estimate.
I haven’t received clearance instructions. What should I do?
If your order has arrived in Canada and the clearance party for your province hasn’t contacted you, follow up using the tracking number in your dispatch email, or contact us and we’ll chase it for you.
Can I send spirits to Canada?
Yes, wine and spirits can both be shipped.
Where can I check the official rules?
Check current import requirements with Canada Border Services Agency. This link opens the official website in a new tab.
These are general shipping notes, not legal or tax advice. Transit times are estimates from dispatch at our warehouse, and import rules can change. Confirm current requirements with the official authority linked above.
