The case of legislative intoxication that struck North America in the early 20th century — otherwise known as Prohibition — may have been less severe in Canada than the US, but we are still dealing with the hangover. For instance, and you may not realize this, it is illegal to buy beer in Nova Scotia and bring it back to Ontario. The laws vary depending on the destination province, but generally it is legally easier to bring alcohol over the Canada-US border than from Gatineau to Ottawa.

Find the full review on Post Magazines’ site.