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DRM901 · 08-30-2019, 07:45 AM

I would take the CA route if you have the chance. Crossing isn't that challenging as long as you have the paperwork for any pets, limit on food, spirits. Take the rural routes, just like you should in US and enjoy the people and scenery. Great people, great country, but I'm biased since I grew on the Michigan/Canada border and I'm part Canadian.

Bigd9 · 08-30-2019, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by DRM901

I would take the CA route if you have the chance. Crossing isn't that challenging as long as you have the paperwork for any pets, limit on food, spirits. Take the rural routes, just like you should in US and enjoy the people and scenery. Great people, great country, but I'm biased since I grew on the Michigan/Canada border and I'm part Canadian.

Ya know we have never been asked for paperwork for our pets yet. The Canadian agent did ask about how much alcohol we had onboard and when we answered 2 bottles of wine he said with a smile "Oh that is a big problem then, that is not nearly enough to enjoy our country. I invite you to sample our great Canadian wine while you are here and take several cases home with you." When I said "but the USA is even harder on the quantity of alcohol than Canada" he responded Ha, but then that is their problem to deal with and not mine" . He then waved us on with a "have a great trip".

2WD_Cummins · 10-05-2019, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Bigd9

Ya know we have never been asked for paperwork for our pets yet. The Canadian agent did ask about how much alcohol we had onboard and when we answered 2 bottles of wine he said with a smile "Oh that is a big problem then, that is not nearly enough to enjoy our country. I invite you to sample our great Canadian wine while you are here and take several cases home with you." When I said "but the USA is even harder on the quantity of alcohol than Canada" he responded Ha, but then that is their problem to deal with and not mine" . He then waved us on with a "have a great trip".

We too found they could really care less about how much booze and beer you were bringing regardless of what the CBSA site says. When we went this summer we were several beers over and probably double on liquor. The CBSA agent just wanted to know if we were planning to sell the alcohol in Canada to any Canadian citizens. The obvious answer to that was NO. We had zero problems. It was almost the same situation crossing back into the U.S. We were over on the limits, but they didn't care.

Xmcdog · 02-19-2020, 02:27 PM

Unfortunately every summer we hear of a citizen of the USA being in trouble with a handgun in their MH. Sad but true.
As a Canadian I have crossed the border many times. Twice I have had minor searches. Nothing dramatic, just agents doing their job. I have no problem with this at all. They are keeping us all safe.

twogypsies · 02-19-2020, 02:40 PM

I don't know why folks get so uptight with crossing the border. We've never had issues and it's been fast... a few questions asked. It's a great opportunity to see something new and Canadians are very friendly.

Just go to the website to see what's allowed or not. As for as extra beer it's no big deal. You'll just have to pay a small duty fee. Cheaper than buying it again in Canada.

soundsuperio · 02-19-2020, 03:29 PM

Take the shorter route through Canada and avoid the Pennsylvania mountains and the Penn and Ohio turnpikes. You will also avoid the often overzealous Ohio troopers. Border crossing is not a problem if you follow the advice as given above.
Entering the US through Detroit often involves long lines and the route is congested with trucks. Better to cross at Sarnia into Port Huron, Michigan. We often take this crossing and plan to o it twice this summer.

Losthikers · 02-19-2020, 06:41 PM

Go through Canada, lovely country and people. Ice never really had an issue gong into Canada. But it truly is horrible reentering the US guard is cranky.

Gigattime · 02-27-2020, 09:30 PM

Agree with the others. Fuel is higher in Canada, but you can't best the beauty and friendliness of the Canadian citizens.

I would recommend avoiding toll roads in Canada though. We got hit with a $200+ toll mailed to our home from our trip last summer. $100 of the toll was a camera fee ($50 going and $50 coming back). The other $100+ was the actual toll part.