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Howard
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In July of 2008 I crossed from the US (I am an American citizen) at the Sumas (sic?) border wich is East of Vancouver. I was in a 30 foot RV,
California plates, with my dog and they could not of been any nicer. At the time all I had was my birth certificate and no problems and he was very
nice and polite. I think it was less then one minute.
We don't stop playing because we grow old;
we grow old because we stop playing
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Barbareno
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I find the women the scarest at the border leading back into Canada. They just want yes or no answers.
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David K
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Canada back to U.S. not easy...
I was sent to Vancouver by my company (in 1995) to work with our rep in B.C. (irrigation products). I had never been to Canada before, but with a
lifetime of Mexico travel, going to an English speaking neighbor country 'had' to be just as easy or easier... NOT! Going in wasn't a problem, eh?
I received no instructions from my company that I needed a passport or anything... As it turned out, leaving Canada to fly back to the U.S. was the
most 'interesting', as there are U.S. officers (in Canada) at the airport to check you!!! A simple declaration that you are a U.S. citizen doesn't
work at the U.S./ Canadian border like it did at the Mexican border.
I had a voter's registration receipt stuffed in my wallet, as my California driver's license wasn't proof of citizenship... that receipt worked and I
was allowed onto my plane!
[Edited on 6-19-2010 by David K]
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Baja&Back
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These posters are right! You can often expect delays by both Canadian and US customs inspectors, either direction. They WILL rifle thru your vehicle
(especially RVers) without you present! They want only Yes or No answers. Don't be talkative or friendly. NO JOKES! Don't admit to anything. Give a
well defined purpose and duration for your trip.
We were once detained for over an hour by an arrogant Phillippina woman over one can of Campbell's soup containing BEEF!
Going to Vancouver area, take the Truck Crossing rather than the "Peace Arch" on I-5.
Have a nice time here, Eh? 
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Baja&Back
We were once detained for over an hour by an arrogant Phillippina woman over one can of Campbell's soup containing BEEF!
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I think that tops about everything I've heard. 
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motoged
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Baja&Back
These posters are right! You can often expect delays by both Canadian and US customs inspectors, ......
We were once detained for over an hour by an arrogant Phillippina woman over one can of Campbell's soup containing BEEF!,
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B&B,
I bet you a Tecate that that guard was on the US side....the US has a concern regarding Mad Cow disease getting into the USA....they confiscated our
beef noodle soup at Osoyoos crossing....as we stood back eating beef jerky
The Canadian border has tightened up mostly due to US political pressure since 9-11.....
The border crossing just south of Vancouver (Both the Peace Arch and truck crossing are usually much tighter than the several crossings east of
there....1/2 hour drive east of I-5)
Best way to cross a border is to only answer questions asked, look the officer in the eye without staring them down, answer questions with short and
accurate responses, don't lie, no joking, no guns or other obvious weapons .....and stash the film cannister deep in the peanut butter jar
Don't believe everything you think....
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Hook
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So, no guns are allowed to be brought into Canada? I plan on going for awhile this summer.
I guess this is very American of me but I do like to possess a weapon when I am able. As I live in Mexico, my are being kept for me in the US. I was
thinking of getting them when I head north.
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beercan
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Absolutely NO WEAPONS --As posted above, we were there for an hour and I had a toe to toe with one of their "inspector women" --Finally they handed us
our passports and shrugged and said "you're free to go" ! Although we had been to kunuckville several times before, I said NEVER AGAIN !!
| Quote: | By Hook
o, no guns are allowed to be brought into Canada? I plan on going for awhile this summer.
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Pompano
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Hey, Hola All!...I've been out of touch for a couple of weeks or so. Just got to a computer to read the 'newspaper'
.. BajaNomads.. and saw this thread about entering Canada v.s. Mexico. Guess I'll throw in my two cents. Good to be posting something again..
I can't speak for anyone's else's experience except my own about crossing back and forth to Canada, but I can say that I have been doing it by myself
without trouble or hassle since about..holy cow...must have been 1957-1958..when I was a tadpole camping in some rugged wildernesses. My experience
has been that crossing the Canadian border is very easy and cordial, but then I do about 4 hunting trips & many fishing weekends a year for
decades now and am used to the routine.
Like most international borders, follow the rules and it should not be a problem. Sadly, there is NO humor allowed at the border..sigh.
Also..Keep in mind that 'personalities' exist in every culture. 
As far as bringing guns into Canada from the USA, I have also been doing just that since the 60's..legally. I hunt in almost every province.
Handguns?..now that's a far different story. My advice there: Do Not Attempt to Bring Sidearms Across. You will certainly regret that action unless
you possess the required papers. And you will not get those easily.
For an update on the situation of firearms I will include some recent research into that subject. (I would hesitate to call firearms 'weapons' to
the Canadian authorities. Their job is their job. 'Weapons' will raise a red flag and get you hassled. No need for that.
Here is a practical guide to bringing firearms to Canada for Americans. This is accurate information as of June 2, 2010. I tend to keep up with all
Canadian Laws pertaining to hunting and bringing firearms to Canada.
The Canadian Parliament is considering a Bill to abolish the registration requirement for non-restricted firearms. As of June 2nd, this Bill did not
pass and thus the registration requirement is still in effect. Assuming that this Bill passes both Houses of Parliament and receives Royal Assent, it
will NOT affect the registration requirements for restricted and prohibited firearms.
I've also heard some misinformation floating around recently. Here are the facts:
•It is possible to enter Canada with ordinary long guns without a license, provided that you have the proper non-resident paperwork and pay the
appropriate fees. My shotgun permit has cost $50 per season in the past.
•It is possible for non-residents to get a Canadian firearms license and register register any firearms you wish to bring into Canada, thus waiving
the non-resident paperwork and fees.
•ALL handguns are either prohibited or restricted in Canada.
--All handguns with a barrel shorter than 105mm (4.14 inches) are prohibited in Canada and are illegal to possess in Canada. DO NOT EVEN THINK OF
ATTEMPTING TO CROSS THE BORDER INTO CANADA WITH A PROHIBITED FIREARM!
--Most handguns with a barrel longer then 105mm (4.14 inches) are restricted and thus legal to possess in Canada with a Canadian firearms license and
registration certificate. Transport within Canada requires transport authorization paperwork obtained in advance.
•It is possible to enter Canada with restricted handguns, including to transport between Alaska and the Lower 48, provided that you have the proper
license, registration certificate, and transport authorization paperwork.
•It requires a lot of work and time (a minimum of several months for the first time) to obtain the license, registration, and paperwork approvals; but
it is possible. People do it, myself included. Do not attempt to enter Canada with a restricted handgun unless you have these documents in your
possession. They won't issue them at the border.
•Many years ago, Canadian Customs would sometimes allow visitors with handguns to enter Canada with the handguns sealed in the case with Customs tape
until the visitor exited Canada. This practice was never legal in Canada, and is now specifically prohibited by Canadian firearms law. Don't expect
it. It's a quaint memory of the past now.
As always, direct information from the Canadian government is available from the Canadian Firearms Center (CFC) web page.
This is personal experience and I hope some of this helps your border crossing plans. Part of the year I live on a river that is the border between
Minnesota and Ontario. .wide open, never saw an illegal crossing. They respect our borders as we respect theirs..at least here we do.
For example, we routinely drive back and forth over the border from a place called the Northwest Angle. I have yet to have a RCMP (Royal Canadian
Mounted Police) pull me over and hit me up for mordida...
Canada is our friendly neighbor and wartime ally, perhaps they just decided to actually enforce thier laws to the letter?
Nice to be here. See ya later.
[Edited on 6-20-2010 by Pompano]
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Timo1
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Thank you for that Roger
sold out and got out !!!
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Debra
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David, you must have had a cranky Border Agent that day, it's been years, but we used to travel back and forth all the time with nothing but a Wa
State drivers permit.
As far as the TJ/SY border, I crossed today and again got a chatty agent. (I told the story of this happening before) On the way down April 24th. I
got my first red light (well sort of) I had a green light and 2 guys waved me by, as I passed a 3rd. starting baning on the back of my truck, I
stopped and he told me to back up to inspection, he didn't even have me open anything up just looked in the truck (maybe my snarling spitting,
Rhodisian Ridgeback had something to do with it?)
And Paulina, the underwear trick dosen't work, I made sure my panties were on top of my un-zipped over night bag, at the inspection at EL R. he
actually moved them to take a closer look in my bag! Maybe dirty ones work better?
Mean people suck!
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beercan
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little more realistic information on weapons
Mace, certain knives and bear spray are banned too.
http://www.usacarry.com/forums/traveling-handguns/7828-canad...
* libs, all about choice until you choose different
* B. Hussein Obama - an Empty Suit for Empty Minds.
* Annoy a liberal - Work hard and be happy!
* Arguing facts & truth to libs is like bringing a warm smile to a gun fight.
* Lets win the War on Terror
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windgrrl
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Sometimes your lunch matters most of all. Hubby had to leave his nice organic New Zealand apple before crossing into the US yesterday.
If it had been from Canada or USA - it would have been no problem.
While it may seem silly - I'm happy there is good scrutiny and a little proper knowledge and respect goes a long way.
When the way comes to an end, then change. Having changed, you pass through.
~ I-Ching
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MrBillM
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Being Scrutinized
We often see and hear a defense of Idiot Border behavior rationalized by the greater danger we face today, BUT Heightened "Scrutiny" does not
necessarily equate with more effective security, especially when dealing with the Civil Servant mentality.
The TSA experience is replete with examples of intense scrutiny coupled with prolific bungling.
I do, however, applaud anything that the Canadian authorities do to discourage Americans from visiting that country.
It's a worthy goal and we should do whatever we can to help out.
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skipowell
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Crossed from San Diego to Mexico on Friday at 5:00 pm absolutely no cars ahead of me and got a Green light. Ill remember this crossing for a long
time!
+ 1 for Mexico
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BajaBlanca
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Does Canada have a big problem with illegals like the US does ?? just curious .... I thought they were encouraging people to come and stay there for
a while ....
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motoged
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Hook,
I REALLY appreciate your informed, sensible, and respectful comments 
That other guy should certainly stay south of thew 49th
I like your pet geese and dog decoy.....the dog looks real....
[Edited on 6-24-2010 by motoged]
Don't believe everything you think....
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Pompano
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| Quote: | Originally posted by motoged
Hook,
I REALLY appreciate your informed, sensible, and respectful comments
That other guy should certainly stay south of thew 49th
I like your pet geese and dog decoy.....the dog looks real....
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Hi motoged,
Perhaps you have Hook and me a little confused, but that's fine..we have the same sentiments about carrying firearms.
Yup..the dog decoy, then a puppy decoy, is looking more and more alive...
I do what the voices in my tackle box tell me.
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motoged
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Pompano
Hi motoged,
Perhaps you have Hook and me a little confused, but that's fine..we have the same sentiments about carrying firearms....
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Pomp,
My apologies....sloppy reading on my part
But the rest all holds true.
I grew up in Winnipeg and spent some time canoeing Lake of The Woods and Winnipeg River system from Keewatin to Minaki....a beautiful part of the
world...NW Angle Inlet and Rainy River areas are gems....glad you have a northern retreat as well as Baja 
I have thoroughly enjoyed your travelogues w/ pics...keep them coming.
[Edited on 6-25-2010 by motoged]
Don't believe everything you think....
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mtgoat666
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| Quote: | Originally posted by beercan
Absolutely NO WEAPONS --As posted above, we were there for an hour and I had a toe to toe with one of their "inspector women" --Finally they handed us
our passports and shrugged and said "you're free to go" ! Although we had been to kunuckville several times before, I said NEVER AGAIN !!
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you refuse to ever go to canada because you can't bring a gun?
i have traveled canada many times, and many other countries around the world, and never thought of bringing a gun.
can't you find some way to travel and enjoy other countries without bringing your gun?
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