USA/Canada Border Crossing - Page 2

Hutch333id · 08-08-2014, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Kuba

Vinmaker: what hassles? You're missing a lot of nice places!

And very friendly, hospitable people.

Richard & Diane
2014 Cedar Creek 38FL
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2014 29nights and 3300km.......so far

Rico1971 · 08-08-2014, 05:56 PM

I've been thru Ontario a few times but this was our first visit to Quebec...had no idea how beautiful it would be! Absolutely loved Montreal! And the drive from Montreal to Bar Harbor, Maine was gorgeous!!!

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CAT-RN · 08-30-2014, 11:24 PM

Just went into Canada at Sault Ste Marie then back to the US south of Thunder Bay. Was up there 3 days. They asked about 8 or 10 questions in quick order. Sent us on no problems. I actually thought they were quite friendly?? Driving RV pulling car.

Russell

WFD · 08-31-2014, 08:54 AM

We have been back and forth between the 2 lots this summer and I must say, this summer seems easier than the summers before....they still ask the same questions about us personally but they seem less interested about whats in the trailer and inspecting the trailer than in yrs past,,,they haven't come inside to look once this year...but they are more than welcome, as we dont pull any punches and know what we can and cannot bring across lines....it's not a hassle at all, and we get to see some beautiful sites and meet wonderful people both sides of the border.

camaraderie · 08-31-2014, 10:09 AM

Not to hijack...but how about firearms...is there a national policy or does it vary by province?

fonzie · 08-31-2014, 10:12 AM

It's a National policy....

Bringing Weapons Into Canada | Embassy of the United States Ottawa, Canada

camaraderie · 08-31-2014, 11:30 AM

Thanks Fonzie...good info there!

CAT-RN · 08-31-2014, 01:39 PM

Fire arms is for sure one of their questions. The gal there told me that if you had a fire arm they would take it. Let you go around and come Bach toward the US and give it back to you. ?? They just don't allow them.

vinmaker · 08-31-2014, 01:50 PM

Here on the east coast we are near the Quebec province. That section of Canada is a bit more challenging in that they only speak french. They are not too kind to us Americans as they feel a bit threatened by our culture I guess. Here in NE we tend to just stay away and let them enjoy their peace.

Still Kickin · 08-31-2014, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by camaraderie

Not to hijack...but how about firearms...is there a national policy or does it vary by province?

It's so different north of the border. Canadian citizens are much more restricted than our citizens. Heavely taxed on beer, liquor, fuel. Makes you wonder on how things could go here, if not for the freedom aspect that still seems to be the common belief in the States, for now at least.

WFD · 08-31-2014, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Still Kickin

It's so different north of the border. Canadian citizens are much more restricted than our citizens. Heavely taxed on beer, liquor, fuel. Makes you wonder on how things could go here, if not for the freedom aspect that still seems to be the common belief in the States, for now at least.

Canadians may be more restricted with regards to firearms, but that hardly means that we enjoy any less freedom than our southern neighbors...the fact that we are more heavily taxed on liquor and fuel does make us less free. Consider the fact that we have 1/10th the population USA has, with a larger land mass...its no wonder we are more heavily taxed.

Still Kickin · 08-31-2014, 05:28 PM

Sorry, I didn't mean it as a criticism, just an observation from a perspective of being neighbors. Comparing the differences as observed. Roughly 20% of our budget goes to national defense. With that, we will protect all aggresors that threaten freedom on the North American continent.

The one thing I do see happening in Canada is your movement to leaner more cost effective government, something we need to take note from our Canadian friends.

Kuba · 09-01-2014, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by vinmaker

Here on the east coast we are near the Quebec province. That section of Canada is a bit more challenging in that they only speak french. They are not too kind to us Americans as they feel a bit threatened by our culture I guess. Here in NE we tend to just stay away and let them enjoy their peace.

These french speaking canadians are weird. They are a different breed, trust me. And no, its not only you. English speaking ones get the same treatment.
I went to Montreal few years back and some would not speak to me when I asked them something in english.

kandl · 09-01-2014, 02:23 AM

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Originally Posted by WFD

...its no wonder we are more heavily taxed.

Indeed! In Canada, approximately 42 percent of a middle class wage earner's income will go to federal, provincial and local taxes.

kandl · 09-01-2014, 02:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Kuba

These french speaking canadians are weird.

That's too generalized. There are many fine people in La Belle Province. I have some very good friends there and I'm a redneck canuck. Truth is, there's weird, ignorance and arrogance just about anywhere you go.

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Originally Posted by Kuba

I went to Montreal few years back and some would not speak to me when I asked them something in english.

Ditto - even while attempting to speak the language! But many others were very receptive to my feeble attempt to communicate in their mother tongue.

RhoZeta · 09-01-2014, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by kandl

That's too generalized. There are many fine people in La Belle Province. I have some very good friends there and I'm a redneck canuck. Truth is, there's weird, ignorance and arrogance just about anywhere you go.

You can say that again! I have travelled a lot of places around the world, been in all sorts of 3rd world thru 1st world countries and have run into every type of person in all of them.

I will say this about Canadians, except for a slight few, every single one of them I met and worked with were super friendly, very funny and genuinely good people. I would personally love to retire to Canada as I think it is beautiful and I love the cold, I just do not think I could afford it..

Still Kickin · 09-01-2014, 11:27 AM

Better sneak in if your American. True story, friends of ours son married a canadian recently, and he is waiting 1 year so far to clear the necessary paperwork to apply for a legit job. Sometimes were so alike, and other times so far apart. I think their the smarter ones by the way in the job arena.

vinmaker · 09-01-2014, 11:32 AM

being married did not get him in automatically?

Hutch333id · 09-01-2014, 03:05 PM

No, still have to apply for residency to live here. My son and his new US bride are going through the process now. It could take up to two years which means she cannot legally live or work here. She can only enter Canada as a visitor and remain for a six month period before having to leave and the return again. She could also be denied entry at the whim of an immigration officer.

Richard & Diane
2014 Cedar Creek 38FL
With a F350 dually
2014 34 nights and 3875km.......so far

gbpacker · 07-05-2015, 06:57 AM

Before going to Canada, I read both the Canadian and U.S. Customs regulations concern items which are and are not allowed. The question about fresh food is quite vague. We were told by the folks in Canada the we would have no problems if the food had labels showing the country of origin. Those little sticker on the apples and oranges.

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