A Trio Of Skunks Broke Canada’s Travel Rules & The Photos Are So Stinking Cute

They crossed the border with absolutely no paperwork! 🦨🦨🦨
Managing Editor, Canada

When it comes to Canada’s travel rules, it seems not everyone is on board!

A trio of skunks recently proved they’re happy to kick up a stink to get to where they’re going — when they entered Canada via the Del Bonita border crossing between Alberta and Montana.

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A tweet from the Canada Border Services Agency’s (CBSA) prairie region explained that the group had shown up in Alberta and “made a stink about the non-essential travel restrictions.”

Right now, anybody crossing into Canada via land must be prepared with a pre-arrival COVID-19 test, in addition to taking a test at the border.

A ton of paperwork and documentation is also necessary — although it seems this only applies to humans crossing!

Fortunately, the trio didn’t spend too much time causing chaos for the CBSA, as they “eventually came to their ‘scents’ that the travel restriction ‘odours’ will help to prevent the spread of #COVID19.”

They safely scurried back home and it sounds like they weren’t slapped with a $750,000 fine or jail time.

The skunk family aren’t the only animals to play fast and loose with Canada’s border rules recently.

A fox crossed from the United States into Ontario for “essential reasons” back in October, while a bear cub managed to sneak into B.C. without so much as a passport!

  • Managing Editor

    Helena Hanson (she/her) is the Managing Editor of Canada for Narcity and MTL Blog, where she brings her expertise in dreamy, aspirational travel journalism to life. A first-class graduate of Cardiff University's School of Journalism, Helena has a passion for inspiring readers to discover the magic in their own backyards. Originally from the U.K., Helena has spent years uncovering hidden gems and must-see destinations across countries like Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Indonesia, Japan, and more. Having lived in both Canada and Australia, she's become a seasoned expert in off-the-beaten-path adventures and bucket-list experiences that don't break the bank. Whether she's writing about things to do in Ottawa, Montreal, or her favourite spot—Disney World—Helena hopes to leave readers dreaming of their next adventure.

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