Travelling to Canada from India? 7 things first-time visitors should know

That box of homemade food from home can become surprisingly important at the Canadian border.
Canada requires travellers to declare all food, plant and animal products they bring into the country. That can include homemade food, processed or canned foods, meat, dairy products, fruits, vegetables, seeds, nuts and even some wooden products. Some items may be restricted or prohibited.
The key rule is simple: if you have food or agricultural products with you, declare them.