Driving in Canada
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Driving in Canada
You need a valid driver’s licence to drive a car in Canada. Licences are issued by the province or territory where you live. You are legally required to carry your driver’s licence with you whenever you drive. You should also carry copies of your vehicle registration and insurance. To find out more about getting licensed to drive in Canada, visit the website for the motor vehicle licensing agency in your province or territory.
- British Columbia
- Alberta
- Saskatchewan
- Manitoba
- Ontario
- Quebec
- New Brunswick
- Nova Scotia
- Prince Edward Island
- Yukon
- Northwest Territories
- Nunavut
Drivers handbooks
Foreign licences
You may be able to use your foreign driver’s licence for a few months after you arrive in Canada, but eventually you will need to take a driving test here to remain licensed. This will include a road test and a knowledge test on the rules of the road. Studying for this test will help you learn about driving in Canada. The cost of obtaining and renewing your driver’s licence depends on your driving record and where you live in Canada.
