AWD vs winter tires in Canada: what the rules and agencies say
Official rules and agency guidance in Canada on AWD vs winter tires. Covers which provinces require winter tires, the 3PMSF marking and key seasonal dates.

Official rules and agency guidance in Canada on AWD vs winter tires. Covers which provinces require winter tires, the 3PMSF marking and key seasonal dates.

Learn winter tire rules in Canada by province and territory, including Quebec’s Dec 1–Mar 15 mandate, BC signed-route requirements, and studded tire seasons.

Before we enter the winter season, you will be bombarded with winter tire ads that urge you to drop everything and choose the best snow tire for your pickup.