Traveling in Canada
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Topic: Traveling in Canada
Posted By: Pod People
Subject: Traveling in Canada
Date Posted: 12 May 2017 at 12:19pm
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Posted By: Pod People
Date Posted: 12 May 2017 at 12:22pm
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Sorry, I sent the message way too soon!! We will be traveling from NC to the northwest and on into Canada. What are the requirements for a travel trailer to enter Canada? We will have NC registration and insurance confirmation. Are there other requirements? Thanks Vann ------------- Vann & Laura 2015 RPod 179 https://postimg.cc/0zwKrfB9">
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Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 12 May 2017 at 12:58pm
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From the GoodSam web site: Driving in Canada Make sure you have proof of insurance while driving in Canada. Prior to your trip, ask your insurance company for a Non-resident Inter-Provincial Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance Card. This indicates that you are covered with the minimum legal insurance requirements throughout Canada. You must have proof of ownership for your car and any trailer you are hauling. The Canada Customs and Revenue Agency (CCRA) recommends that US visitors who travel into Canada by borrowed vehicle (from friends or family, etc.) obtain a written letter from the owner, containing the following information:
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Posted By: ronahue
Date Posted: 12 May 2017 at 2:05pm
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Ask your insurance company for a Canadian Insurance card this is provided at no cost. If you are stopped or have an accident you could be delayed until you can produce proof of insurance. This card will prove your insurance is valid in Canada. You should be aware that felons and those with a past DUI/OUI will most likely be denied entry into Canada. If this applies to you or anyone traveling with you I would call Canadian Customs/Immigration ahead of time. Canadian customs is great to deal with in my experience much better than U.S. CBP. ------------- Ron & Sharon 2015 R-Pod 179 2022 Nissan Frontier No trees were harmed in the sending of this message but a billion electrons were really agitated |
Posted By: ronahue
Date Posted: 12 May 2017 at 2:14pm
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I just thought of something else. If you are traveling with minors to whom you are not the parent or legal guardian you must have notarized permission from BOTH parents or legal guardians to take the children out of the U.S. I know these seem like minor things but they can sure throw a wrench into your plans. ------------- Ron & Sharon 2015 R-Pod 179 2022 Nissan Frontier No trees were harmed in the sending of this message but a billion electrons were really agitated |
Posted By: fwunder
Date Posted: 12 May 2017 at 2:40pm
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Here is some useful and entertaining information: http://www.gonewiththewynns.com/crossing-canadian-border-in-rv - http://www.gonewiththewynns.com/crossing-canadian-border-in-rv When we crossed last year (Thousand Islands border) it was a breeze. We had Henry's (the camping cat) papers in order, but were not even asked. Best to remember the border agents in both directions do take their job very seriously and don't have much of a sense of humor. fred ------------- 2014 RPod 178 => https://goo.gl/CV446f - MyMods and Buying Habits 2008 4Runner Limited 4.0-liter V6 Yes, those are wild ponies dining on grass while dumping tanks! |
Posted By: ParPod
Date Posted: 12 May 2017 at 2:45pm
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In addition to what has already been mentioned.....remember your passport. Makes things much easier. Also keep in mind that firearms - specifically handguns- are NOT allowed. If caught at the Border count on being denied entry.....if you do bring a handgun and manage to get past CBSA with it and if something happens in Canada and you are found in possession you will be arrested. Handguns of any sort are heavily restricted here. Not looking to start any arguments - just sayin I hope you do come north and have a great time here......and with your strong dollar it should be noticeably cheaper. ------------- Bob&Margaret 2017 179 2016 Toyota 4Runner 2 sets of Golf Clubs |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 12 May 2017 at 4:22pm
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Guns at the border are definitely a no no. Same with pepper spray and any spring loaded knives. Also anything that the customs agent interprets to be an offensive weapon.
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Posted By: ronahue
Date Posted: 12 May 2017 at 4:27pm
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Actually Leo bear pepper spray in specific sizes is ok. I have crossed many many times and showed my Counter Assault bear spray to the agents and it is approved. You are correct that personal protection size pepper sprays are prohibited. Go figure? ------------- Ron & Sharon 2015 R-Pod 179 2022 Nissan Frontier No trees were harmed in the sending of this message but a billion electrons were really agitated |
Posted By: lostagain
Date Posted: 12 May 2017 at 5:22pm
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Wow, it never occurred to me that someone would sell "bear spray." Seems to me you'd better have a very good aim to hit the bear where it will work. I looked this stuff up on Amazon and apparently most comes in 9 oz. spray containers that inconsistently shoot at a max of 35 feet. So, if you miss, and p!ss off the bear, you'd better have your rocket shoes on or some other reliable back up plan, because you're not going to have much of a head start on the angry bear. Maybe a better option, and less likely to be discovered by border and game officials, is a soaker squirt gun set up to shoot capsaicin extract. I did find a 16 million SHU pure crystal capsaicin extract that is soluble in alcohol that you could load into the soaker squirt gun (provided you load it very, very carefully and don't put your fingers in your eyes or other delicate places afterward) that may be more effective against the bear as you have a lot more, the concentration is much higher than is permitted in the commercial sprays, it's easier to aim, and the stream of the squirt gun exceeds 35 feet. The principal drawback is that you better not get it on yourself as you shoot, .... only squirt down wind. Just ask the bear to kindly move to a down wind location before you spray if the wind direction is not favorable. I've heard that Canadian bears are especially well mannered and cooperative in this regard. ------------- Never leave footprints behind. Fred & Maria Kearney Sonoma 167RB Our Pod 172 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 2.7 EcoBoost |
Posted By: ronahue
Date Posted: 12 May 2017 at 5:28pm
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The bear spray shoots in a shotgun like pattern and is extremely effective. I've been out in Yellowstone every year for 25 years and I wouldn't go hiking or tracking without bear spray. Even hunters have learned in a real attack you have a better chance with bear spray than a gun. Having said that I fully expect a stearn rebuttal from hunters. ------------- Ron & Sharon 2015 R-Pod 179 2022 Nissan Frontier No trees were harmed in the sending of this message but a billion electrons were really agitated |
Posted By: lostagain
Date Posted: 12 May 2017 at 5:46pm
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What was disturbing to me were the number of 1* reviews where the reviewers consistently complained that 1. they only got one quick squirt off before the can was dead, 2. it didn't squirt as far as promised, 3. it didn't squirt at all, 4. the can was awaked to pull out of the holster and use with one hand, and 5. it didn't really bother the bear [the reviewer claimed it contained a deer "extract." They also note that it's a 2% capsaicin concentration. Heck, I put more than that on my eggs in the morning. ------------- Never leave footprints behind. Fred & Maria Kearney Sonoma 167RB Our Pod 172 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 2.7 EcoBoost |
Posted By: ronahue
Date Posted: 12 May 2017 at 5:55pm
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I have used it and have been accidentally spray with it and I'm a believer. ------------- Ron & Sharon 2015 R-Pod 179 2022 Nissan Frontier No trees were harmed in the sending of this message but a billion electrons were really agitated |
Posted By: bob-Pod
Date Posted: 13 May 2017 at 7:43am
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It's a great year to take a trip to Canada. The Canadian National Parks are free this year. (It's Canada's 150th Birthday). You can order a pass online at the Parks Canada website. We made a trip to Victoria earlier this year without the trailer. We will be spending time in Banff and Jasper NPs later this year with the RPod. The exchange rate is around $1.00 US to 1.35 Cdn dollars. Much better than 2013 when we towed the RPod to Alaska. ------------- 2015 RPOD 178 HRE (2015- ) 2010 RPOD 171 (2009-2015) 2010 Toyota Tacoma Quad Cab |
Posted By: Pod People
Date Posted: 13 May 2017 at 8:09am
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Thanks for all of t he great information! We are really looking forward to this trip and are starting to make our more definite plans and reservations. We have no kids and will take no guns or pets, but we will take our bear spray. We have been carrying it for years( not the same canister! ) Vann ------------- Vann & Laura 2015 RPod 179 https://postimg.cc/0zwKrfB9">
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Posted By: Hi-Line
Date Posted: 13 May 2017 at 2:58pm
| As far as Ronahue's comment about bear spray, no rebuttal from this hunter! I've lived in Montana for 40 years and very few hikers or hunters venture into grizzly country without it. I also worked for Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks for many years and know several bear biologists. They all recommend carrying bear spray. It has saved many people from death or injury. That said, I hope I'm never in a position to find out how well it works! |
Posted By: jato
Date Posted: 13 May 2017 at 4:30pm
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Total Agreement Hi-Line. My wife and I have been to Glacier N.P. and other areas in Montana hiking. We always carry the "spray" with us when hiking. I have often thought however IF a grizzly came toward us if the wind would be blowing down "correctly" or in our face, would I be able to hold the can steady, would I be able to wait to shoot until the right distance, ect. Hopefully it won't come to that yet it is good to be prepard/ready just in case.
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