We are heading to Vermont in July and plan on going through Canada. We will be stopping in Guelph for 2 nights but plan to make the trip with only 2 days on the road. Which route through or around Toronto would be best and I am assuming that I should be able to get gas at the stops along 401? We plan on entering the states again in Cornwall and driving across the top of New York into Vermont. With the size of my gas tank tank I think I will need to stop about every 160 miles max. Using Google maps, I think there will be places easy enough to fuel up. And comments or suggestions?Thanks

You will have no problem getting fuel along the 401. Look for the Onroute Service Centres. You will want to fuel up before you get to Toronto. It is very busy and you won't want to try to exit there. I try to travel through Toronto after 9:00 and before 3:00 if possible.I assume you're crossing at Port Huron. Just take the 402 to 401 east through Toronto and stay in the 401 express lanes.

Yes, crossing in Port Huron. Thanks for the info about Toronto. I need 3 or 4 nights total at one of the two provincial parks outside of Guelph. Any idea when the reservation site starts up again for the season?

I see on your profile page you have asked these same questions last year with responses... I guess you are up on all the border requirements of moving between the two countries and all. Going into Canada means no fire arms allowed and also a clean police record for everyone in your RV... Who knows about the pets you may have aboard.Perhaps you are well aware on all of everything that is required. I don't think you can just drive up to the Port of Entrance and gain access... Probably even worse coming back into the US from the other side in these trying times...That would not be my cup of tea just to save a few miles on a trip... Just thinking what I would have to do to cross the border...Roy Ken

cmarkj wrote:Yes, crossing in Port Huron. Thanks for the info about Toronto. I need 3 or 4 nights total at one of the two provincial parks outside of Guelph. Any idea when the reservation site starts up again for the season?I'm not sure what provincial park you're referring to. Below is a link to Provincial Parks in Ontario. We stayed at Green Acre Park a couple of years ago. Nice private park near the town of St. Jacobs.Green Acre Park Provincial Park LinkWe usually cross the border once or twice per year. Never experienced any long delays or problems. You must abide by the laws and carry a valid passport.

Just thinking what I would have to do to cross the border. Odd comment, to most people, crossing a border is no big deal! :)

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RoyB
Explorer II
Feb 07, 2015
I see on your profile page you have asked these same questions last year with responses...

I guess you are up on all the border requirements of moving between the two countries and all. Going into Canada means no fire arms allowed and also a clean police record for everyone in your RV... Who knows about the pets you may have aboard.

Perhaps you are well aware on all of everything that is required. I don't think you can just drive up to the Port of Entrance and gain access... Probably even worse coming back into the US from the other side in these trying times...

That would not be my cup of tea just to save a few miles on a trip...

Just thinking what I would have to do to cross the border...

Roy Ken
cmarkj
Explorer
Feb 07, 2015
Yes, crossing in Port Huron. Thanks for the info about Toronto. I need 3 or 4 nights total at one of the two provincial parks outside of Guelph. Any idea when the reservation site starts up again for the season?
grampscamper
Explorer
Feb 07, 2015
You will have no problem getting fuel along the 401. Look for the Onroute Service Centres. You will want to fuel up before you get to Toronto. It is very busy and you won't want to try to exit there. I try to travel through Toronto after 9:00 and before 3:00 if possible.
I assume you're crossing at Port Huron. Just take the 402 to 401 east through Toronto and stay in the 401 express lanes.

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