You can buy your Canadian license at Pelee Island at the marinas or you can buy one over the phone from the (MNR) and they will mail it to you. They say it takes 3-4 weeks by mail but reports on Michigan Sportsman say they that recieved their license in 1-2 weeks by mail. Most of the bait shops/marinas want cash not a credit card when you buy your license. If you dock you must check in at Customs if you do not dock and are only fishing in Canadian waters you do not need to check in at customs I hope this helps