Canadian license cost?

[Wallywalleye]

Does any one know how much their charging for Canadian licenses on the Marine City ferry? Lakeside is charging $75.00. WW

[MiketheElder]

$65.77. Burn $30 in gas or let Lakeside make 10 bucks?:dizzy:

[kbkrause]

Or call the OMNR and have it sent to your house.

[nitroderrek]

here is the # 1-800-667-1940... call that number during business hours m-f, and pay with a credit card, and you will get it within a few weeks, nitroderrek

[alex-v]

$65.77. Burn $30 in gas or let Lakeside make 10 bucks?:dizzy:
Which is what I did. They cannot be making any money at it, though. There is the exchange rate, gas costs, bridge/tunnel fees, and the wages paid to employees to handle all of this.

Plus, I figure it is just another way to support a local shop like many of us talk about doing.

[Bully1950]

Call by phone, it's easy & cheapest way, with a credit card. Takes about a week if you call in January. Wait till April, it will take longer.:fish:

[Wallywalleye]

Thanks for the responses & other info. We'll either try the 800 number or car pool from 21 & I-94 (3 retiree's) & save $24.00. WW

[Natlight]

I had a friend pick mine up last saturday in Canada. It costs $66.40.;)

[pjd]

when is it good from?

[Canuck136]

Jan 1 - Dec 31

[roger23]

Thanks for the responses & other info. We'll either try the 800 number or car pool from 21 & I-94 (3 retiree's) & save $24.00. WW

A friend of mine just did the 800 # he gave them the information ,,he was able to print something off the Internet to use until he got the paper copy

[TimEye]

A friend of mine just did the 800 # he gave them the information ,,he was able to print something off the Internet to use until he got the paper copy


can you get the link, i just ordered mine by the phone and if i had something in my hand for this sunday that would be great.

[Houghton laker]

I also ordered my by phone at work today!!;)

[Houghton laker]

My Canadian License came in the mail Monday!! 4 days to arrive....can't beat that!;)

[Robert Hoover]

what about going to the fairy just above russel?pretty short ride for the previous retirees that posted!

[alex-v]

what about going to the fairy just above russel?pretty short ride for the previous retirees that posted!
Somehow, going to the fairy just above Russel to see about a license seems humorous;). Of course we all know that you meant to use the word "ferry".

BTW, some guys who went to Canada to get their non-resident fishing license said that they were charged an exchange rate of 10% at the bait store if they used US money.

[sarge300]

Man i remember when us dollar was worth $1.69 cad at the casinos years ago, Those were the days :sad:

[Contender]

The Wapole Island Ferry does NOT sell licenses. (one near Russel Isl)

ONLY the Marine City/Sombra Ferry. Nice road trip there, grab a soda/beer and burger at Gords'...and walk on the ferry to buy. (no charge to walk on).. Bonus, free boat ride in January while you get your license.

Also, usually some really great looking waterfowl hangin out this time of year to watch.

[TimEye]

My Canadian License came in the mail Monday!! 4 days to arrive....can't beat that!;)

i ordered mine the same day as you and still i do not have it.

[Houghton laker]

i ordered mine the same day as you and still i do not have it.

You wonder what would make the difference??? I was amazed mine came so fast....especially when they said it could take up to 6 weeks!

[rjt]

Mine cost me $72 at wally's:yikes:



Worth every penny!

[Wallywalleye]

Took the ferry the next day after my original post & the wait for customs was longer than the ride over & back.Took quite a while to look at 3 passports. Any way, no problem on ferry.( $67.00 American or Canadian) WW

[roger23]

Mine cost me $72 at wally's:yikes:



Worth every penny!

yes but is was sent to your house.how muck did you save on gas and tolls,and Canadian beer, I never take the easy way ,mine was $66 plus probably $100 in extras :yikes::yikes:

[TimEye]

ok now i am happy, mine just came in the mail today.

[rjt]

yes but is was sent to your house.how muck did you save on gas and tolls,and Canadian beer, I never take the easy way ,mine was $66 plus probably $100 in extras :yikes::yikes:

gas, Canadian beer, ballet, authentic Chinese food.... It was an expensive trip, I'll leave it at that!:dizzy:

[Bob B.]

Called on the 17th, got mine in the mail today $66.40.... 56 more days till Spring and I can put it to work. Unless we get some nice weather earlier and I can get out.
Hopefully it will be another good fishing & safe boating year for us all......................Bob B.

[TimEye]

:DYou know your a walleye junkie when you buy your canadian license before your michigan license.:D

[Mark-n-Fish]

Ordered mine today. $64.00 + change.
Mark

[alex-v]

Question for those who ordered their Canadian license over the phone and used a credit card.

Did the credit card company add a surcharge for the exchange rate?

[roger23]

I did not order a licence but other things I have purchased in Canada the credit card charged the going rate for that purchase on that day it seems that the credit card companies get a better rate than you get if you pay cash

[Hotwired]

Question for those who ordered their Canadian license over the phone and used a credit card.

Did the credit card company add a surcharge for the exchange rate?

Alex,
I ordered mine yesterday.
MNR wesite states cost at $65.77.
I was told $66.40 would be billed on my Visa.

[kbkrause]

Alex,
I ordered mine yesterday.
MNR wesite states cost at $65.77.
I was told $66.40 would be billed on my Visa.

US $ or Canadian?

[Hotwired]

US $ or Canadian?

I assume U.S.

[huntingmaniac45]

Ordered mine today too. $66.40

[Bob B.]

Here's the Canadian License price list for anyone interested in getting what ever type of license they want.
Still have 53 days till spring before I have to get my Michigan license....Bob B.

http://www.michigan-sportsman.com/photopost/data/500/medium/Canadian_License_Price_Break_Down.jpg

[Hotwired]

Was told it would be $66.40.
Now there is $68.36 showing on my Visa statement.
Anyone else get an upcharge?

[Batman]

Wow, that was easy. I called, had to wait about 5 minutes but person was very nice. She said license would be mailed out in the morning.

Sweet.:)

[kbkrause]

Was told it would be $66.40.
Now there is $68.36 showing on my Visa statement.
Anyone else get an upcharge?
Maybe it was due to the exchange rate...

[Houghton laker]

I believe mine was 67.44....probably just depends on the exchange rates for the day processed! But I did beat you by .92 :D:lol:

[alex-v]

I was told that not only is there an exchange rate but if using the credit card then the creditor tacks on a surcharge for processing the exchange rate. Don't know if that is true but we were discussing Ontario licenses yesterday and one of the guys mentioned that as part of his theory of the costs.

[Houghton laker]

well.....for that small of a sur-charge....I' wouldn't worry about it much!.....heck...I probably drop more change pulling my keys out of my pocket than what they charged!:lol:

[Hotwired]

Mine came yesterday!

:woohoo1:

[William H Bonney]

Ouch!! Here's my story,,, I just went over to Mitchell's Bay and got a license at the baitshop there......... $73 bucks(US dollars):tdo12:. They don't take CC's either, cash only. The guy was pretty funny though,,, when he told me the price,, I said, wow did the prices go up or something?? He says,, "yeah,, that and your dollar is worthless",:lol: So,,, what I surmize is,, if you wanna save a few bucks and can wait,, do it over the phone or internet.

[alex-v]

But if the exchange rate continues to go up it will also cost more when using the credit card.

Yesterday I heard of a guy who ended up paying close to $78 for his Canadian license. This was just a rumor but it is following the trend of reports claiming that the exchange rate is constantly pushing the price up higher and higher.

(there is that old song where they sing "..higher and higher..." and maybe it could become the theme song for Canadian licenses.)

[andy capp]

Wally's in windsor converts it to US right on their website. It was $72.47 this morning.

[TJO]

$73.00 @ Mitchells last sat our dollar is worth less now overthere.

[Houghton laker]

:SHOCKED::yikes: Glad I got mine when I did!! I wonder if Lakeside raised there prices??