When we did The Loop in 2005 it was never an issue. We traveled the Trent, Georgian Bay and North Channel. Got stopped once for a check over by OPP and the question never came up. I'm sure you do, but carry a flashlight, they require one onboard. David Doyle www.CruisingTheGreatLoop.com In a message dated 2/26/2012 11:05:49 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, bbfreese@hotmail.com writes: I would like to hear what others who have completed the loop thru Canada have done with this issue.