Buy Your Canadian Fishing Licence Online
Direct links to official online purchase portals for all 10 provinces, 3 territories, and the federal DFO tidal licence.
Quick Answer
Most Canadian provinces allow you to buy your fishing licence online through their official portal. Purchase is instant — print your licence or save to your phone and start fishing immediately.
- Instant electronic licence — no waiting
- Major credit cards accepted (CAD pricing)
- Non-residents can buy before arriving in Canada
- Some provinces require account registration first
Provincial Online Portals
Click the portal link for any province to go directly to the official licence purchase page.
Before You Buy: Account Registration Required
Many provinces require you to create an online profile before you can purchase a licence. For example, Ontario requires an Outdoors Card, Alberta requires a WiN (Wildlife Identification Number) profile, and British Columbia (Freshwater) requires a Basic BCeID to access their new 2026 WILD system.
Ontario
ONHunt & Fish Ontario
British Columbia
BCWILD (Wildlife Licencing and Data)
Alberta
ABMyWild Alberta (AlbertaRELM)
Quebec
QCPêche Sportive Québec
Saskatchewan
SKHunt and Licence (HAL)
Manitoba
MBManitoba eLicensing
New Brunswick
NBNB Fish & Wildlife Licensing
Nova Scotia
NSNova Scotia Fishing Licence
Newfoundland & Labrador
NLNL Inland Fish Licensing
Prince Edward Island
PEPEI Angling Licence
Yukon
YTYukon Fishing Licence
Northwest Territories
NTNWT eServices
Nunavut
NUNunavut Sport Fishing
Federal Licences
DFO Tidal Waters
FederalNational Recreational Licensing System (NRLS)
Parks Canada
FederalReservation Portal
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I buy a Canadian fishing licence online?
Yes. Most provinces offer online licence purchasing. Ontario uses huntandfishontario.com, BC uses wild.gov.bc.ca (new WILD system in 2026), and Alberta uses My Wild Alberta. See the province links above for direct portal access.
What payment methods are accepted?
Most provincial portals accept Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Some also accept Interac debit. All prices are in Canadian dollars (CAD).
Can I buy a licence before arriving in Canada?
Yes. Non-residents can purchase licences online from outside Canada using most provincial portals. This is recommended for planning purposes. Print your licence or save it to your mobile device.
Do I get a physical card or just a printout?
Most provinces now issue electronic licences. You print the licence or save the PDF to your phone. Ontario still requires an Outdoors Card (3-year plastic card mailed to you or issued at ServiceOntario), but the fishing licence itself is electronic.
How long does it take to get my licence?
Electronic licences are issued instantly after online purchase. You can fish immediately after printing. Ontario's Outdoors Card may take 4-6 weeks to arrive by mail, but you receive a temporary card instantly.