Parcel Express

The following is a list of prohibited items when shipping with Maritime Bus:

• Animals, including reptiles and insects, regardless of their size, whether in cages or not.  Service animals are the only animal that may ride Maritime Bus

• Cash, Gift Cards
• Hazardous materials.
• Dangerous articles (ammunition, fireworks, flammable substances, radioactive materials, etc.).
• Perishable goods stored in polystyrene containers or any other containers that cannot be hermetically sealed.
• Household goods (electrical appliances, china, clocks, furniture, sewing machines, silverware, etc.).
• Tow bars, trailer hitches, etc.
• Fishing rods without cases.
• Liquids (including toiletry articles such as perfumes, which must always be kept in your carry-on luggage).
• Office equipment (photocopiers, etc.)
• Controlled or illegal substances.
• Oxygen bottles.

These items are non-insurable, and include:

• Articles of extraordinary value
• articles other than baggage contained in cartons
• business machines
• uncased electronic devices
• cameras
• computers
• laptops
• foodstuffs
• fragile articles
• jewelry/watches
• liquids, meat
• musical instruments without a case
• unprotected sports equipment
• antiques
• valuable papers
• Any baggage claims for damage must be made immediately or within 24 hours of arrival to destination.  Failing to do so will result in the claim being null and void

The maximum weight per package is 75 pounds.

The maximum dimensions that we can accommodate are 29″ H x 47″ W x 82″ L.

Canadians can share a maximum of 30 grams of dried, recreational cannabis with other adults (age varies by province) within Canada can be shipped on the bus as long as the packaging and quantity requirements and restrictions have been met.​​​

• The sender needs to make sure the contents, packaging and labeling of their shipments follow all applicable legislation and regulations:

• Odour-proof, tamper-proof and leak-proof inner and outer packaging.

• Anonymous outer packaging without any marking or advertising that indicates what’s in the package.

• Self-sealing and scent-blocking packaging can be purchased from Canada Post.

A COD parcel means the receiver must pay for the shipment prior to it leaving the destination station.

The fee for shipping a COD parcel is $3.00 and is added in at the time of shipping as a "Collect Fee".  This MUST be paid by the receiver prior to leaving the station with the parcel.

You are able to send a C.O.D. parcel if the recipient has agreed or requested the item be sent COD. 

1. Bring your C.O.D. parcel to any of our shipping locations to have the item weighed.
2. The Receiver pays the shipping fee, as well as the C.O.D. fee and all other applicable fees and taxes.
3. The item can be picked up by the recipient at the destination location, and can use any method of payment. but MUST be paid in full prior to leaving the station with the parcel.