There are no issues with interprovincial driving in Canada in general, but there are some things to know.
Let’s explore the question “Can you drive in Alberta with an Ontario license?”
Can you drive in Alberta with an Ontario license?
The short answer is yes, but only for a limited time.
If you are just passing through, or visiting for a short while, there are no issues at all.
If you are going to be in Alberta for longer than 3 months (90 days), you will be violating a regulation that is meant for people moving to the province.
The regulation is not intended to target people who are visiting for a long time, but in effect, that’s what it does.
People who are moving to Alberta are allowed a grace period of 3 months to get their Alberta licensing setup and get everything transferred to their new Alberta home.
After 3 months have passed, they are expected to be fully licensed in Alberta, have an Alberta address and so on.
Without these rules in place, a person could claim to be “just visiting” indefinitely. Therefore, a time limit (90 days) has been put in place.
This is not just a province of Alberta rule, but a federal Canada wide rule when staying in a different province.
Exceptions can arise based on individual circumstances, such as students attending an Alberta educational institution, temporary workers, or those visiting for specific reasons.
You can contact the Alberta Transportation office or the appropriate licensing authority to inquire about any possible extensions or specific requirements.
More information about this and the exceptions here.
In Summary
- You may drive in Alberta for up to 90 days with an Ontario license
- This is a federal Canada wide rule that applies to all provinces
- There are exceptions for certain workers and students
