Crossing into canada

[doc73]

I remember being in Canada when the police did not even carry guns...

I will be attempting the cross on Saturday into Niagara Falls... We will see. I already searched the truck for stray rounds, took out my work stuff and am leaving the cat at home because I heard they have an issue with pet food sometimes and cannot have the cat need to start a new diet of poutine in Canada.

[emm-dee]

In my previous life before finally retiring I would regularly go through customs all over the world (14 countries in 2011, maybe more in other years). It will surprise you that the absolute easiest place is China, closely followed by Russia. Never had any problems anywhere...but the absolute worst customs to deal with is the USA and Canada. I will say both country's customs locations not directly on the border are much easier to deal with.

[keith_h]

I haven't been to Canada in recent years but found getting into Canada was generally easier than getting back into the US. As far as food goes there are restrictions about what can be brought in and how it must be packaged. Here is a link to the Canada Food Inspection Agency web page that list the rules.

What Can I Bring Into Canada in Terms Of Food, Plant, Animal and Related Products? - Food - Canadian Food Inspection Agency

[Kenny kustom]

Originally Posted by doc73

I remember being in Canada when the police did not even carry guns...

I will be attempting the cross on Saturday into Niagara Falls... We will see. I already searched the truck for stray rounds, took out my work stuff and am leaving the cat at home because I heard they have an issue with pet food sometimes and cannot have the cat need to start a new diet of poutine in Canada.

I'll be sure to call ahead and let them know you are coming....

[doc73]

Originally Posted by Kenny kustom

I'll be sure to call ahead and let them know you are coming....

I think all of my warrants are in BC.... SO I MIGHT be okay....

[doc73]

So Kenny... Would it be a problem to fly our flag in Canada?

MERICA! LOL

[Kenny kustom]

Originally Posted by doc73

So Kenny... Would it be a problem to fly our flag in Canada?

MERICA! LOL

I wouldn’t do it on Saturday....

[doc73]

Is that the actual Canada day I presume? Yeah, I'm not that much of a dB..

[Kenny kustom]

Originally Posted by doc73

Is that the actual Canada day I presume? Yeah, I'm not that much of a dB..

150 years.

It really wouldn’t bother anyone. Fly it proud!

[Cypressloser]

Originally Posted by Kenny kustom

150 years.

It really wouldn’t bother anyone. Fly it proud!

x2

[SailorSam20500]

Had no issues in either direction last month when we crossed at Port Huron / Sarnia. 4 or 5 questions after checking our passports and we were on our way.

[B and B]

Originally Posted by Hutch333id

I think that you will find similar restrictions in place for non US citizens wanting to enter the US. No government, of any nation, wants to allow people with a criminal background in to their country. The border agents are simply enforcing this welcome policy on both sides of the border.

As for those who feel their rights are being impeded because they are not allowed to bring their handguns or other restricted weapons in to Canada, look at it from another perspective. Here in Canada we are fortunate enough to live in a society in which we feel that we can move around without the need to carry a firearms to defend ourselves. The violent crime rate here is significantly lower than in the US. As a Canadian citizen I certainly feel more vulnerable being in the US where it is known that I am not permitted to carry a firearm. That certainly paints a target on my back for those looking to commit a crime where they know for sure that I do not have the means to protect myself, my family or my property.
For those who are bringing their long guns legally in to Canada for hunting or sporting purposes, there are no problems just so long as the correct documentation is done in advance and correctly declared - with the appropriate admin fees of course. Again, similar restrictions apply to Canadians entering the US for legitimate purposes.

I agree with this post 100%!

[itat]

OP said he's "been to Canada lots of times but never with a rv. Just looking for any tips on doing so." Doesn't sound like he's looking for any advice on what he can or can't bring into Canada. That topic has been discussed on this forum ad naseum.

He says it's shorter to travel through Canada to get to Michigan, but we know he really just wants a feed of Timbits, poutine and real beer!

[doc73]

Ok so I have to ask our northern brethren... I went to get some milk and it came in bags! What the heck do you do with bagged milk? This has to be the weirdest thing I have ever seen!

[Dano1955]

Originally Posted by doc73

Ok so I have to ask our northern brethren... I want to get some milk and it came in bags! What the heck do you do with bagged milk? This has to be the weirdest thing I have ever seen!

Hey, starts out in a bag right from the cow! Just milk it...

[doc73]

Yeah right.. They did seem to specify "filtered" and none filtered..

[itat]

Easy. You use one of these milk pitchers. Put the bag in the pitcher, smack it on the bottom a few times to get the air out and then cut off the corner of the bag with scissors.

[Kenny kustom]

I haven’t seen bagged milk in ages!

[rmac04401]

Originally Posted by doc73

Yeah right.. They did seem to specify "filtered" and none filtered..

Did you go in grocery store or a restaurant retail place? Now you just need to go get yourself one of those stainless steel milk coolers with the big stainless handle to raise to have the milk poor.

Or poor mans way is use a clip and pour it like your holding bag pipes.

[doc73]

It was a grocery store right in town... It came in two 1 liter bags..