Professional Photographer and Border Crossings

Can we further extend the exercise to the "location" where you're photographing as well? Many National Parks in the US either prohibit "professional" photography / videography or want a cut of the action ($$$), are Canada's parks the same way?

What if I visit and photograph as a tourist, but later years down the road, license the work as part of a catalog or traveling exhibit, from which royalties are received... I guess the paperwork involved depends on how much money the government thinks it is missing out on?

I would have thought you need a work permit. Then I thought for a minute, maybe you would only need a permit if you sold them in Canada. The best answer would be found directly from the source. Call a government agency.

Yes, based on my experience as a professional travel writer for more than ten years, and in various marketing jobs for many years before that with airlines, cruise lines, travel agencies and attractions.

For example, we took numerous photos in Canada on an RV trip in 2012 and wrote/sold several magazie articles. The governent-funded tourism offices are delighted. (Note - I never ask for any free arrangements. Strictly pay my own way and tell it like it is.)

Right on Orion! :)

I'm sure that this came up on the 'Border Security' show, but I cannot remember the outcome. I don't know how they would differentiate between an enthusiastic amateur with lots of equipment and a professional photographer. I think you would only have a problem if you admitted it at the border. "I work for Sports Illustrated and I am coming to Canada to film the Surfing Championship at Tofino" I am sure in that case you would need a work permit.

Same rules apply as in the US.

Yes.

My son has although he's not a professional photographer. He sells/trades photos via eBay.