Many Manitobans plan to head south for Black Friday. Canadian border officers remind you to plan for your return too.

Jason Evert, chief of operations for Southern Manitoba District, said many items that are legal in the United States are prohibited in Canada.

That includes weapons like throwing stars, butterfly knives and nunchucks.

"People buy them as gifts because they think they look cool and don't realize they're prohibited,” said Evert.

Baby walkers, certain car seats and some health supplements can't cross either.

When in doubt, ask an officer, said Evert.

If it’s something prohibited but you declare it, officers will give you the chance to return it in the United States. Prohibited items not declared will likely be seized.

Evert reminds travellers with a minimum 24-hour stay that exceeding their $200 exemption limit means you lose that exemption, and everything you bring into Canada will be subject to duty and taxes.

There is no exemption for same-day travelers. Everything brought across the border will be subject to duty and taxes.

He says travellers trying to avoid lines at the border should go earlier in the day. Traffic peaks around supper time on Black Fri, as well as the following Saturday and Sunday.

Wait time then is roughly an hour, but specific times can be found on Twitter or by calling CBSA. Within Canada the number is: 1-800-461-9999. Outside of Canada it is: 1-204-983-3500.

This year, Black Friday falls on Nov. 28.