Quoted from JenPin
For those preparing to land, you can go through the following page on the CIC website which is very informative:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/newcomers/live/index.asp
And if you click on "what to expect in the first few days" in the above link, it will direct you to another page which gives a detailed explanation of landing in Canada.
Filled in 2 forms as follows:
1. For monetary instruments more than CAD 10,000 (http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/forms-formulaires/e677-eng.html)
2. For valuable personal belongings (http://cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/forms-formulaires/b4-eng.html) - Have a separate list detailing all the items you will be bringing to Canada and categorise them as Electronics, Furniture, Jewelry, etc so you can mention the same on the form. For all valuables, it is advised to have a photograph of them so that these wont be taxed in the future. You also need to have 2 copies of this form and attachment (if any) as one copy will be retained by the customs and one will be returned to you which you will need to present if you are bringing goods into Canada later (goods to follow).
If you have all the documents filled in, the process shouldn't take more than an hour.
