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eddie g · 08-10-2018, 06:17 PM

Headed to Bar Harbor then into BC and Nova Scotia. I have read most of the threads and been to the Canada web site so we will not bring guns or fruits and vegetables to cross into Canada. Have passports and vehicle regulations. What else do I need to know?

Winterbagoal · 08-10-2018, 07:49 PM

No fireworks, no mace, basically no weapons. Unless it's marked dog/bear spray, and that still might raise CBSA eyebrows.
Pets: Recent (less than 1 year old) valid rabies certificates from a Vet for any pets you might be bringing.
Foods: Everything in it's original packaging from the point of purchase is the best bet.
Alcohol: up to a 40oz bottle of spirits, OR 1.5L of wine, OR 1 case of 24 beers, each. Not all three. Mix and match is what we usually do when returning. We usually bring in 2 bottles of liquor, each of us claims one.
Tobacco: 1 carton of cigarettes each or (a whole mish mash of raw tobacco, cigars, etc.)
No pot. Not legal yet, but crossing the border with any will still be illegal, when pot is legal.
Not more than $10,000 in cash or negotiable instruments, unless you declare it.
No criminal offences in the US that are treated more severely in Canada. DUI is the one that usually causes problems for US citizens, because it's a criminal code offence up here, but can be a misdemeanor in the US.
There's more
https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/travel-v...c-rnc-eng.html

traveldawg · 08-11-2018, 08:39 PM

You should know that Canada campgrounds are not the same as US campgrounds. Lots of places with questionable power, small sites, grassy, etc.

But don't let t deter you. The folks there are great and it is fun to explore there too.

Of course, no guns allowed in (and don't try to hide them). I always make a list of alcohol quantities and keep under the limits (coming and going). Every time we think we have rid ourselves of what isn't allowed we find they don't check that stuff but find other questions. And it always seems coming back to the US is more stringent.

Whatever.... go and have a fun time.

eddie g · 08-12-2018, 05:36 AM

Thanks for the replies, pretty much as I anticipated. I use RV Parks and Review to set up campsites so we have 50amp hook ups through out the trip. We will be in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia for 2 weeks. Are the alcohol volumes per person?

66joej · 08-12-2018, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by eddie g

Thanks for the replies, pretty much as I anticipated. I use RV Parks and Review to set up campsites so we have 50amp hook ups through out the trip. We will be in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia for 2 weeks. Are the alcohol volumes per person?

yes quantities are per person as mentioned in earlier post.

Ramets · 08-12-2018, 09:02 AM

A must do is the Cabot Trail. Look for the Black Whale Rest., and have a Lobster and a cold Schooner beer. And a stop at Truro to watch the tidal bore is a must. Pretty amazing to watch a river pushed backward when the tide come in.

eddie g · 08-13-2018, 05:38 AM

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A must do is the Cabot Trail. Look for the Black Whale Rest., and have a Lobster and a cold Schooner beer. And a stop at Truro to watch the tidal bore is a must. Pretty amazing to watch a river pushed backward when the tide come in.

We are staying in Hopewell the first 2 nights after leaving Bar Harbor to watch the tides at The Rocks Provencial Park, then to Amherst the night after for a day tour of PEI. I have 3 days Scheduled near Port Hastings to explore Cabot Trail and the the West Island, then 3 days at Halifax. Any tips are appreciated.

TwelveVolt · 08-13-2018, 06:04 AM

The Reversing Falls Rapids in Saint John are interesting to see. Plan several visits to see all stages. Max out flow, slack tide (high or low), and max in flow. The birds and the seals will give you a good idea of where the fish are as the tide comes in. The Reversing Falls restaurant overlooks the rapids and has a decent lunch menu. We went back again the next day for the haddock.

Many kids in Fredericton have summer jobs in period costume for the tourists. Go to city hall for the walking tour which ends at the changing of the guard ceremony (OK, it's not Buckingham Palace). Before putting money in the meter, ask for a parking pass at the front desk in city hall. It costs nothing and will give you free car parking in the lot behind city hall and at street meters for three days. Good wifi at the library.

nothermark · 08-13-2018, 06:37 AM

The big thing at the border is to be nice. If you hear something you do not like accept it with a smile and thank them for helping you. If you get belligerent they have more perfectly legal ways to rain on your parade that you want to know about.

greenenvy1 · 08-13-2018, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by eddie g

We are staying in Hopewell the first 2 nights after leaving Bar Harbor to watch the tides at The Rocks Provencial Park, then to Amherst the night after for a day tour of PEI. I have 3 days Scheduled near Port Hastings to explore Cabot Trail and the the West Island, then 3 days at Halifax. Any tips are appreciated.

Honk when you stop in Amherst. Guessing you are staying at loch lomond park? I live 10 minutes from there. Take hwy 6 and or 4 from amherst towards Halifax. Much better than the 104. If travelling hwy 104 there is a toll section that takes cash only. Be sure to have some on you. Rvs are $5.25 if I recall correctly. Pei could chew up 3 days if you wanted to. Cape breton is a week on it's own lol! Hwy 4 up through st. Peter's towards louisburgh is worth the detour. Enjoy the trip!

eddie g · 08-13-2018, 07:59 AM

The wife has not retired yet, (18 months till her retirement) but she can work remotely if there is a mobile signal. We plan travel days to be during the week so she works from the copilot seat. We have 3 1/2 weeks but 6 days will be driving from Atlanta area and back. Leaving on Sept. 5th and returning 26th. Loving the inside information. Yes we are staying at Loch Lomond.

eddie g · 08-13-2018, 09:09 AM

I know this might be a dumb question but with a wineguard trav’ler Satellite dish with Direct TV have signal in Nova Scotia?

winniman · 08-13-2018, 09:35 AM

[QUOTE=traveldawg;4342424]You should know that Canada campgrounds are not the same as US campgrounds. Lots of places with questionable power, small sites, grassy, etc.

[/QUOTE Not sure where you get that idea from. Campgrounds in Canada are the same as the USA. Every one is different, and some have more stuff than others. To say most have questionable power and grass sites is just wrong. I have been to the east coast four times in the last six years. I have traveled 20000 miles across the USA in the last two years. Some campgrounds are low end, while others are top end resorts. You get what you pay for in either country.

traveldawg · 08-13-2018, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by traveldawg

You should know that Canada campgrounds are not the same as US campgrounds. Lots of places with questionable power, small sites, grassy, etc.

[/QUOTE Not sure where you get that idea from. Campgrounds in Canada are the same as the USA. Every one is different, and some have more stuff than others. To say most have questionable power and grass sites is just wrong. I have been to the east coast four times in the last six years. I have traveled 20000 miles across the USA in the last two years. Some campgrounds are low end, while others are top end resorts. You get what you pay for in either country.

winniman, I'm never sure if I want to get in a tit-for-tat defending what I say.....

I didn't mean to offend anyone, I was just going on my experiences in Canada. yep - you can run into same situations in US too (I've been in some of the worst places ever in the US). But based on my experience (and conducting a caravan there in addition to individual travel multiple times) I stand by my observations - lots of places with questionable power, small sites, and grass. Please note - I did not say most. If asked about some locations in Utah (and even Connecticut) I could have said the same.