Canadian Liquor Prices

Interesting site.

But I'd want to check in specific provinces.

:C

You can certainly add 20% to the prices in the link above.Some provinces have higher taxes then others,hence the differences.A low end single malt scotch from Scotland can cost $45.00 in Saskatchewan compared to $38.00 in Alberta.Prices are going up every where as it is easy to apply a so called sin tax,same as tobacco.Alberta seems to be lower then most provinces in my opinion.You pretty much get what you pay for in booze.Cheap whiskey is cheap whiskey,same as vodka.

Here is a link to the Vodka available at the BC Govt. liquor stores. There are also many private liquor stores, in which the prices can be quite a bit higher, especially for 'run of the mill' items.

As a response to the Russia/Crimea situation, the Saskatchewan government has decided to ban the sale of Russian vodka brands..!! Yea I know ..that's going to make Putin jump up and take notice...:S:h

I think that his gives new meaning to my tag line...

Without turning this into a political dissertation......

The theory is trade restrictions cause big business, sometimes entire industries, financial pain. Those businesses, their owners, or whatever other group is involved then put pressure on the politicians to make changes to submit to foriegn will.

Chris, assuming that you will be purchasing in Canada, I think that you will be in for some "sticker shock". Prices for alcohol in Canada are about double the US prices. I can't comment specifically on vodka but a nice bottle of French wine in the US is half to two thirds the Canadian price. Chalk it up to higher taxes and the distributors tacking on some additional $$ under the guise of cost of doing business in Canada (actually a cash grab!).

If you can find that Canadian vodka in the US, it will be cheaper to buy!

I'm just thinking about the limit of what we can take across the border and to keep it simple not take any across the border.

I know some people who just boycott alcohol when they go to Canada, but I like my happy hour and vodka is my choice. :)

Orion wrote:
Here is a link to the Vodka available at the BC Govt. liquor stores. There are also many private liquor stores, in which the prices can be quite a bit higher, especially for 'run of the mill' items.

Orion, thanks for the link!

Each person in the vehicle is entitled to a liter duty free. Make sure you do that and buying from a local store is no more $ than at a duty free border store.

And yes...being in Canada costs more. Gas, booze, smokes. Get your stuff in the US and drive like the dickens..you might make Alaska before running out.

I mean...really? people have to budget about 10 grand for the trip and they are worried that something costs a bit more than at home?


Gary Haupt