Canada Crossing

While there are many wonderful campgrounds and sites to see here in the U.S. I think that visiting some of the rustic and majestic attractions in Canada is a must do. Not only do they have the awe inspiring Niagra Falls with many wonderful campsites close by but there are also many great fishing locations and not to mention the breath taking sights to behold in Nova Scotia. But before you pack up the RV and load the family in the car there are some things that you will need to know before crossing into our neighbor of the north.

By now most of you know that you must now have a passport to enter into Canada along with another form of ID. If you are like many of us and travel with your pet make sure that you have a veterinarian’s certificate showing a description of the animal along with proof of a recent rabies vaccine. Also know that radar detectors are illegal in Canada so make sure to leave that behind for this trip. In order to save some time crossing into Canada and prevent waiting at the border for possibly hours you can check the border wait times online. They will tell you how long to expect once you reach the border.

Also you may be surprised to find out that you can only bring a small amount of alcohol across the border equivalent to 2 bottles of wine or one case of beer. There are locked units that you can leave any excess in to pick up on your way out. You must also declare all weapons even switchblade knives and replica firearms. In addition to declaring firearms you also have to declare any meats, fruits, plants, or vegetables that you are bringing into the country because some might pose a threat to Canada’s agriculture.

Despite the newer restrictions I would highly suggest venturing North for an adventure of a lifetime and sights that you wouldn’t normally see in the good ole U.S.