I know this topic has been beat to death, but I just want to have a little clarification. My wife and I are heading to Niagara Falls in the early hours of July 5th. It will just be her and I and our little Bichon, daughter is staying home due to new job. Passports are all ready and I am picking up a copy of the dogs records and a rabies certification today. Not too worried about the border crossing, however I have read conflicting reports on what we should do as far as bring food.Do I need to document what food we are bringing with us? As in have a list wrote up so I can just hand it to the border crossing, or just make sure I have all food in original un opened packaging? Don't plan on bring many vegetables, maybe some potatoes, will prolly by a little local produce once there. Other question, regarding alcohol,I know we can bring across one case (24) of beer per person, or one bottle (750ml) of alcohol. I plan on having a case of beer for myself on ice as well as a case for my wife of her fancy summer shandy beer on ice for her, We will be staying for 7 days, I will most likely need more, how much is the tax to cross with an extra case of beer or a extra bottle or two of alcohol, like for example, rum? Any info you folks could give me would be greatly appretiated!

We do have liquor stores in Canada. You may enjoy trying a local brew or two. Yes it will be more expensive, but part of travel is trying new things.For your questions about duty on extra booze and which foods are allowed, check with the sites on the sticky at the top of the page.

Deerslayer, Do I need to document what food we are bringing with us? Answer: No, not necessary. Be prepared to answer verbally, “What food stuff are you bringing with you?” Don't plan on bring many vegetables, maybe some potatoes, will prolly by a little local produce once there. Answer: Leave your potatoes at home and buy once you get into Canada. Lots of regulations on bringing U.S. potatoes into Canada and most likely would NOT be allowed to enter with taters.Other question, regarding alcohol,I will most likely need more, how much is the tax to cross with an extra case of beer or a extra bottle or two of alcohol, like for example, rum?Answer: The Canadian fees on alcohol over your standard exemption would be more than what you originally paid for the alcohol. Best advice is to bring the amount that you are allowed and purchase any EXTRA that you might need in Canada. Canada is a great place to RV. Enjoy your travels.Lakeside

Welcome. Can't speak for the $ value of duty for extra beer or alcohol, if it is only one unit per person and your upfront declaring it, they may just let it through, as said before lots of different choices up here.Fruits, veggies, meats, may be questioned or you could be asked to put them in the garbage. Sounds like you have a good plan and that will make the crossing much easier. The Niagara River Parkway, very pretty, towards Niagara-On-The-Lake/Lake Ontario has lots of fruit and vegetable stands, excellent quality.Have a great trip,Beverley and Ken

Yep, part of travel is to try new things. I make it a practice to dine out at least 1 day a week and switch doing so for supper and for lunch. I try to go where things local are the menu vs. going to chain sites.Re. what you will be asked to throw out: yep, see stickies. But some principals: that which will keep or attract insects, ie. root vegetables, citrus fruit.& yes roadside stands & or farmers' markets beat all chain groceries by the mile for freshness, taste and selection.NO firewood for the same reason.Pet food in original containers. & times may happen when you will not be allowed to bring that too. Best to have your pets on a brand you can buy in most stores. If need be, call stores in town where you will cross.:C

Have fun on your visit to Canada. Hope this link helps clarify things for you....Crossing the Border

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Little_Kopit
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Jun 25, 2014
Yep, part of travel is to try new things.

I make it a practice to dine out at least 1 day a week and switch doing so for supper and for lunch. I try to go where things local are the menu vs. going to chain sites.

Re. what you will be asked to throw out: yep, see stickies. But some principals: that which will keep or attract insects, ie. root vegetables, citrus fruit.

& yes roadside stands & or farmers' markets beat all chain groceries by the mile for freshness, taste and selection.

NO firewood for the same reason.

Pet food in original containers. & times may happen when you will not be allowed to bring that too. Best to have your pets on a brand you can buy in most stores. If need be, call stores in town where you will cross.

:C
Beverley_Ken
Explorer
Jun 25, 2014
Welcome. Can't speak for the $ value of duty for extra beer or alcohol, if it is only one unit per person and your upfront declaring it, they may just let it through, as said before lots of different choices up here.
Fruits, veggies, meats, may be questioned or you could be asked to put them in the garbage. Sounds like you have a good plan and that will make the crossing much easier.
The Niagara River Parkway, very pretty, towards Niagara-On-The-Lake/Lake Ontario has lots of fruit and vegetable stands, excellent quality.

Have a great trip,
Beverley and Ken
lakeside013104
Explorer
Jun 25, 2014
Deerslayer,

Do I need to document what food we are bringing with us?
Answer: No, not necessary. Be prepared to answer verbally, “What food stuff are you bringing with you?”

Don't plan on bring many vegetables, maybe some potatoes, will prolly by a little local produce once there.
Answer: Leave your potatoes at home and buy once you get into Canada. Lots of regulations on bringing U.S. potatoes into Canada and most likely would NOT be allowed to enter with taters.

Other question, regarding alcohol,
I will most likely need more, how much is the tax to cross with an extra case of beer or a extra bottle or two of alcohol, like for example, rum?
Answer: The Canadian fees on alcohol over your standard exemption would be more than what you originally paid for the alcohol. Best advice is to bring the amount that you are allowed and purchase any EXTRA that you might need in Canada.
Canada is a great place to RV. Enjoy your travels.
Lakeside
Tothill
Explorer
Jun 25, 2014
We do have liquor stores in Canada. You may enjoy trying a local brew or two. Yes it will be more expensive, but part of travel is trying new things.

For your questions about duty on extra booze and which foods are allowed, check with the sites on the sticky at the top of the page.

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