Weird Canadian Laws Posted by Sarah Aspler Last Updated: October 3, 2023 Weird Canadian Laws We’ve all heard of a few strange laws here and there, but these particular Canadian rules are SO SPECIFIC, they feel fake to me. I could go on all day, but here’s a roundup of a few of my faves: 1. Province-wide, Alberta: It is illegal to own a pet rat. 2. Nation-wide: It is illegal to pretend to practice witchcraft. 3. Toronto, Ontario: It is against the law to swear in a public park. 4. Province-wide, Ontario: If you don’t pay your hotel bill, they can sell your horse. 5. Edmonton, Alberta: It is illegal for you to let your cat meow or howl outdoors. 6. Halifax, Nova Scotia: Taxi drivers are NOT allowed to wear T-shirts. 7. Bathurst, New Brunswick: You are NOT allowed to trick or treat if you’re over 16 years old. 8. Fredericton, New Brunswick: It is against the law to wear a snake, or carry a pet lizard, in public. 9. Province-wide, Alberta: It is against the law to paint a wooden ladder. 10. Sudbury, Ontario: It is illegal to attach a siren to your bike. 11. Oshawa, Ontario: It is against the law to climb a tree. 12. Hay River, Northwest Territories: It is against the law to use a dog sled on a sidewalk. 13. Nation-wide: It is illegal to waterski after sunset. 14. Nation-wide: It is illegal to challenge someone to a duel and/or accept an invitation to a duel. What’s your favorite weird and wacky Canadian law? Comment below! Source link Previous Article Robin Williams’s Daughter Calls Out Using AI To Recreate Dead Actors Next Article 15 TV And Movie Actors Who Have Opened Up About The Scenes They Regret Filming
We’ve all heard of a few strange laws here and there, but these particular Canadian rules are SO SPECIFIC, they feel fake to me. I could go on all day, but here’s a roundup of a few of my faves: 1. Province-wide, Alberta: It is illegal to own a pet rat. 2. Nation-wide: It is illegal to pretend to practice witchcraft. 3. Toronto, Ontario: It is against the law to swear in a public park. 4. Province-wide, Ontario: If you don’t pay your hotel bill, they can sell your horse. 5. Edmonton, Alberta: It is illegal for you to let your cat meow or howl outdoors. 6. Halifax, Nova Scotia: Taxi drivers are NOT allowed to wear T-shirts. 7. Bathurst, New Brunswick: You are NOT allowed to trick or treat if you’re over 16 years old. 8. Fredericton, New Brunswick: It is against the law to wear a snake, or carry a pet lizard, in public. 9. Province-wide, Alberta: It is against the law to paint a wooden ladder. 10. Sudbury, Ontario: It is illegal to attach a siren to your bike. 11. Oshawa, Ontario: It is against the law to climb a tree. 12. Hay River, Northwest Territories: It is against the law to use a dog sled on a sidewalk. 13. Nation-wide: It is illegal to waterski after sunset. 14. Nation-wide: It is illegal to challenge someone to a duel and/or accept an invitation to a duel. What’s your favorite weird and wacky Canadian law? Comment below!
