Mike and I are going to be crossing into Canada the end of the week. Washington State to British Columbia. Last year in a car we crossed at Lariet - not Osoyoos. Does it make it difference where we cross with a 5th wheel? Any tips? We've already picked up on the fact that we shouldn't have fresh produce in our fridge.
Lariet isn't a huge crossing station so don't want to get there and be told we have to go elsewhere.
Idaho556 said
05:04 PM Jul 18, 2011
Gloria: last year me and wife cross at Porthill at the Idaho border and were surprise we pulled up to station hand the guy are passport and driver licnse, he reposed with have any guns or pets said no, and then said have good time. We could had the 5th wheel stock full of food. Good luck
PD CFK said
06:29 PM Jul 18, 2011
Uh oh! Glad you brought this up. We are planning to cross over into Ontario from the Alexandria Bay area in New York, in August. And we intended to have our Pommeranian with us. Is this a problem? We have papers showing that she has complete shots up-to-date. Experiences or advice? Anyone? Thanks, Pat
53 Merc said
07:47 PM Jul 18, 2011
With an up to date shot record, you are good to go. Perhaps a recent vet visit with appropriate paperwork from the vet.
MNdrifters said
06:49 PM Jul 22, 2011
I belive all crossing handle semi traffic. So if a semi can go through a fifth wheel should have no problems.
Mike and Gloria said
07:56 AM Jul 23, 2011
Today is the day we hope to enter Canada at Midway. Hope all goes well. Will be mostly off-line for the next 3 weeks.
Terry and Jo said
08:44 AM Jul 23, 2011
Well, from Mike and Gloria's last post, this information will be too late. However, anyone else planning to cross into Canada may find some of it useful. One post in particular listed a number of interesting things.
Just a little info. A U.S. citizen was trying to cross at the border crossing in Boisavein Manitoba Canada with a 5th wheel. They found 4 pistols, ammo and some wacky tobacco.. They were arrested,charged (crimminal record in canada now), guns confiscated, fined $6600.00 and returned to the U.S.. We all have to think when we cross any border crossing in the U.S.,Mexico and Canada.
carolinakids said
03:42 PM Jun 22, 2016
Was wondering if anything new was up with crossing into Canada and returning back to US. We are going up to Nova Scotia in Sept. so we were just curious if ya'll had any feed back on this. We have our passports, just got ours renewed. Thanks for any info.
Bill and Linda said
08:28 AM Jun 24, 2016
carolinakids wrote:
Was wondering if anything new was up with crossing into Canada and returning back to US. We are going up to Nova Scotia in Sept. so we were just curious if ya'll had any feed back on this. We have our passports, just got ours renewed. Thanks for any info.
Suggest crossing at Calais, 45.161110, -67.303927, if you are going to the Saint Johns or the more southern area of NB as your route. SR-9 in Maine was just fine for us. Little commercial traffic goes that way. There is a new Canadian crossing station with no vertical clearance issues for taller RVs. We had no delay. Took just a minute. Usual questions about guns, tobacco, etc. No food restrictions this time. How long will you be here and "Have a nice trip."
Usually its worth it to find a smaller trafficked crossing. They ask the same questions, have the same restrictions, one just doesn't have to wait as long. Remember, just answer the questions, be polite and don't try to volunteer or "chat." They've heard all the jokes and don't care to hear them again. "Just the facts." Be sure to have your vehicle registration available. We've almost always had to show that. Remember, when they check your passport they already know on the screen in front of them all about you. So remember things like the last time you were in Canada if you've ever been. Or where you've been last out of the US.
carolinakids said
05:25 AM Jun 25, 2016
Thanks you two, Appreciate the info. Happy Trails
charles said
06:52 PM Jul 12, 2016
Bill and Linda present very GOOD ADVICE.
I hasten to add that we always have our passports, drivers licenses, together and I hand all to the agent when we pull up to the window WITHOUT HIS HAVING TO ASK. On more than a few occasions I have been thanked profusely for this courtesy.
Second have the vehicle insurance papers handy, usually not requested but just be ready. Lastly try to cross at out of the way places where little traffic.
CCC
RonC said
08:42 PM Jul 12, 2016
So ... I assume licensed and registered guns are not welcome in Canada? What do they hunt with ... rocks?
TRAILERKING said
09:44 PM Jul 12, 2016
Well.....I assume if you're coming up here to "Hunt" they would have a whole different set of rules for your "Hunting Rifle". That way you don't have to hunt with a rock. "Hunting Rifle" and "Pocket Pea Shooter" are a bit different.
RonC said
09:53 PM Jul 12, 2016
Now ... now, don't get snarky. I was just curious about Canadian gun laws. I' sure they're up to "bow and arrow friendly" by now. In Texas an unloaded gun is called a club.
TRAILERKING said
10:59 PM Jul 12, 2016
Now...now, you're the one gettin' snarky. I just simply replied to your comment. Seems like you're not sure about the gun laws and crossing borders. The Texas "Guns 'n' Clubs" is a whole other can of worms. I don't think you want to bring that up.
Neil and Connie said
01:33 PM Jul 13, 2016
Long guns (riles and shotguns) are generally legal but there's a fee for each one and you have to fill out some paperwork ahead of time…the border guards don't have it according to what I read. Handguns are illegal…although there might be some exceptions…100% sure on that. Basically leave them home.
TRAILERKING said
05:51 PM Jul 13, 2016
Like Johnny Cash sings......."Don't Take Your Guns to Town Son, Leave Your Guns At Home"
RonC said
07:11 PM Jul 13, 2016
Neil and Connie,
Thanks for the info on handguns in Canada. I'm not a hunter, just use guns for self defense. This makes Canada a little less interesting, but I realize that not everyone would share that opinion.
-- Edited by RonC on Wednesday 13th of July 2016 07:54:00 PM
RonC said
08:51 PM Jul 13, 2016
Ahhh ... you're Canadian ... explains the reaction. My bad, didn't mean to offend.
TRAILERKING said
09:26 PM Jul 13, 2016
No offence.......Shouldn't need to carry a "Pea-Shooter" in the Motorhome or RV anyway. I can't carry one when I go in the US either.
Mike and I are going to be crossing into Canada the end of the week. Washington State to British Columbia. Last year in a car we crossed at Lariet - not Osoyoos. Does it make it difference where we cross with a 5th wheel? Any tips? We've already picked up on the fact that we shouldn't have fresh produce in our fridge.
Lariet isn't a huge crossing station so don't want to get there and be told we have to go elsewhere.
Well, from Mike and Gloria's last post, this information will be too late. However, anyone else planning to cross into Canada may find some of it useful. One post in particular listed a number of interesting things.
This is from SOITC's website:
http://www.suitesowners.com/forums/showthread.php?2225-What-to-Expect-at-the-Canadian-Border-in-and-out-of-US
Terry
Just a little info. A U.S. citizen was trying to cross at the border crossing in Boisavein Manitoba Canada with a 5th wheel. They found 4 pistols, ammo and some wacky tobacco.. They were arrested,charged (crimminal record in canada now), guns confiscated, fined $6600.00 and returned to the U.S.. We all have to think when we cross any border crossing in the U.S.,Mexico and Canada.
Suggest crossing at Calais, 45.161110, -67.303927, if you are going to the Saint Johns or the more southern area of NB as your route. SR-9 in Maine was just fine for us. Little commercial traffic goes that way. There is a new Canadian crossing station with no vertical clearance issues for taller RVs. We had no delay. Took just a minute. Usual questions about guns, tobacco, etc. No food restrictions this time. How long will you be here and "Have a nice trip."
Usually its worth it to find a smaller trafficked crossing. They ask the same questions, have the same restrictions, one just doesn't have to wait as long. Remember, just answer the questions, be polite and don't try to volunteer or "chat." They've heard all the jokes and don't care to hear them again. "Just the facts." Be sure to have your vehicle registration available. We've almost always had to show that. Remember, when they check your passport they already know on the screen in front of them all about you. So remember things like the last time you were in Canada if you've ever been. Or where you've been last out of the US.
Bill and Linda present very GOOD ADVICE.
I hasten to add that we always have our passports, drivers licenses, together and I hand all to the agent when we pull up to the window WITHOUT HIS HAVING TO ASK. On more than a few occasions I have been thanked profusely for this courtesy.
Second have the vehicle insurance papers handy, usually not requested but just be ready. Lastly try to cross at out of the way places where little traffic.
CCC
Well.....I assume if you're coming up here to "Hunt" they would have a whole different set of rules for your "Hunting Rifle". That way you don't have to hunt with a rock. "Hunting Rifle" and "Pocket Pea Shooter" are a bit different.
Now ... now, don't get snarky. I was just curious about Canadian gun laws. I' sure they're up to "bow and arrow friendly" by now. In Texas an unloaded gun is called a club.
Now...now, you're the one gettin' snarky. I just simply replied to your comment. Seems like you're not sure about the gun laws and crossing borders. The Texas "Guns 'n' Clubs" is a whole other can of worms. I don't think you want to bring that up.
Long guns (riles and shotguns) are generally legal but there's a fee for each one and you have to fill out some paperwork ahead of time…the border guards don't have it according to what I read. Handguns are illegal…although there might be some exceptions…100% sure on that. Basically leave them home.
Neil and Connie,
Thanks for the info on handguns in Canada. I'm not a hunter, just use guns for self defense. This makes Canada a little less interesting, but I realize that not everyone would share that opinion.
-- Edited by RonC on Wednesday 13th of July 2016 07:54:00 PM
No offence.......Shouldn't need to carry a "Pea-Shooter" in the Motorhome or RV anyway. I can't carry one when I go in the US either.