Canada: Thanksgiving Oversize Load Restrictions

September 12, 2024

Thanksgiving or Thanksgiving Day, is an annual Canadian holiday held on the second Monday in October.

This year Thanksgiving will be celebrated on Monday, October 14 in Canada and some oversize load restrictions will be in place in some provinces.

Alberta

No travel allowed if over 3.85m wide from 3 pm on 10/11 and all day 10/13 and 10/14. Normal restrictions apply to Saturday, October, 12th.

British Columbia

No travel allowed if over 31.0m long or 3.80m wide after 3:30 pm on 10/11 – 10/14 based on size. Refer to the attached restrictions in your permit quoting your specific dimensions and area of travel for specific restrictions on your load.

Saskatchewan

No travel allowed if over 3.85m wide, 42m long, or 9m rear effective overhang after 3 pm on 10/11, after 12 noon on 10/13, and after noon on 10/14. Regular restrictions times apply to Saturday travel on 10/12.

Manitoba

10/13 & 10/14: If over 3.40m wide on 2‐lane Highways, 3.70m wide on 4‐lane Highways, or over 26m long, no travel after 4 pm on 10/11 and no travel on 10/14.

Ontario

Under annual dimension: No travel allowed after Noon on 10/14.

Over annual dimension: No travel allowed after Noon on 10/11 & no travel allowed on 10/14.

Quebec

No travel allowed on 10/13 and 10/14.

New Brunswick

No travel after 3 pm on 10/11 & after noon on 10/12-10/14 If over 3.65m wide and/or 30m long. Refer to permits for specific restrictions regarding your oversize load.

Newfoundland

No travel allowed if over 3.65m wide after 3 pm on 10/11 until sunrise on 10/15, unless otherwise stated on permit.

NWT and the Yukon

No special oversize travel restrictions.

Nova Scotia

10/13 & 10/14: No travel allowed after noon unless otherwise stated on your permit.

Prince Edward Island

No special oversize travel restrictions. Daylight travel only.

**Always double check your permits**

STATE	CA
COMMERCIAL VEHICLE IRP REQUIREMENTS	>26k GVW, >2 axles, or with trailer
COMMERCIAL VEHICLE IFTA REQUIREMENTS	>26k GVW, >2 axles, or with trailer
RV/SME IRP REQUIREMENTS	Purchase if RV/SME towed. W/dealer tag, IRP not required.
RV/SME IFTA REQUIREMENTS	None
SPECIAL WEIGHT REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS	None
HUNTER’S PERMIT AVAILABLE?	No
IRP/IFTA RE-ENTRY PERMIT REQUIRED?	No
EXCEPTIONS	None
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
TRIP & FUEL STATE FEE	$31

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