The following items must not be shipped as baggage as they are considered dangerous goods. As such, they must be shipped as cargo (subject to certain restrictions). Shipping these items as cargo ensures that these products are handled in a safe and proper manner.

Corrosives

Poisons

Radioactive
material

Compressed
gases

Sporting
ammunition

Oxidizing
materials and
organic products

Explosives

Infectious
substances

Flammable
liquids and solids

Medicinal and toiletry articles can be carried on the person in small quantities.

Prohibited Goods

(Most common items listed below, but not limited to the following. If you are unsure please contact Canadian North Cargo.)

The following items are NOT permitted on Canadian North on your person, in your checked or as carry-on baggage.

Battery-Powered Vehicles Prohibited

Please note that Canadian North cannot accept small lithium battery-powered vehicles in checked baggage or as carry-on items due to numerous safety concerns associated with the batteries in these devices. Please check with your local cargo office for more information about how to ship these items as fully-regulated Dangerous Goods via our cargo services.

Examples of small lithium battery-powered vehicles include:

• Hoverboards
• Electric Bicycles
• Electric Skateboards/Scooters
• Mini-Segways
• Balance Wheels

Disabling Devices

Disabling devices such as mace, pepper spray, bear bangers etc, containing an irritant or incapacitating substance are forbidden on your person, in checked and carry-on baggage.

Electro shock weapons such as Tasers containing dangerous goods such as explosives, compressed gasses, lithium batteries, etc are forbidden in carry-on baggage or checked baggage or on the person.

Restricted Items

The following items are permitted with the approval and verification of a Canadian North agent.

Camping Stoves and Fuel Containers that have contained a flammable liquid fuel: The fuel tank must be completely drained of all liquid fuel and action to nullify the danger.  The empty fuel tank must be left to drain for a minimum of 1 hour PLUS:  left uncapped for a minimum of 6 hours OR cooking oil added to elevate the flash point. .  The fuel tank must then have the cap securely fastened and packed with absorbent material and packaged in a polyethylene bag or equivalent.

Oxygen or air, gaseous, cylinders required for medical use: The cylinder must not exceed 5Kg gross weight. NOTE: Liquid oxygen systems are forbidden for transport.

Dry Ice (Solid), Carbon Dioxide: Solid Dry Ice in quantities not exceeding 2.5 kgs per person when used to pack perishables are permitted in checked or carry on baggage, provided the baggage permits the release of carbon dioxide gas.  Each item containing dry ice must be marked: “Carbon Dioxide, solid” or “Dry Ice” with the net weight or indication that the net weight is 2.5 kg or less.

E-cigarettes: E-cigarettes including e-cigars, e-pipes and other personal vaporizers are permitted in your carry-on only but are strictly prohibited from use on board the aircraft.

Please consult with a Canadian North agent if you have any questions or concerns.

Firearms and Ammunition

• Hunting rifles and shotguns are accepted with Canadian North, with the following conditions:
• Firearm is checked as baggage
• Firearm is unloaded at the time of check in
• Firearm is secure and trigger locked
• Firearm is in a hard sided, non see-through, locked case that cannot be easily broken into during transport
• Ammunition must be packed securely in the manufacturer’s original container and placed inside a suitcase cushioned with clothing
• Only shells or cartridges are acceptable types of ammunition. Gunpowder and gunpowder pellets are strictly prohibited
• You must complete and sign the Firearm Declaration, available at the check-in counter on the day of your travel
• If your firearm is in excess of your baggage allowance, additional baggage charges will apply.