I have tried to wade through the info in the links for traveling to Canada and I am more confused than when I started. It seems all the FAQ's deal with others than U.S. citizens. We will be crossing into Canada from Maine and some time in June and back into the United States maybe in Michigan. We have a class A and will be towing our car. What do I need to be able to enter into Canada and spend a few weeks there before coming back to the U.S. We have our passports and all documentation for our vehicles. Is there more? Thanks. Chuck

Passports, vehicle registrations, proof of insurance with a CANADIAN certificate from your ins. co., If with a dog, need a vet certificate of good health (which they never look at) and rabies vaccine. NO firearms! Most of all, keep a friendly and patient attitude toward border authorities.

Yes to all the above, but in point of fact all we needed were our passports. When I offered the dog certificates and other papers the agent said he'd never seen them before and handed them back.Of course if you don't have them then expect a demand to produce them.

So I will need to get Canadian insurance on my policy? No pets. Thanks. Chuck

chuckbear wrote:So I will need to get Canadian insurance on my policy? No pets. Thanks. ChuckNo, but you should contact your insurance company to make certain that your existing insurance policy covers you; usually it does without making any changes, just make sure. You should carry your proof of insurance with you.

Funny that this topic stays alive...no, you do not require any sort of paperwork to prove your vehicle insurance. There used to be, yes...in fact most companies no longer issue such things. You want passports for all in the RV. Not so much to enter Canada but for sure to return to the US. Yes, pets require rabies certs..for returning as well.If you own own any weapons? leave them and all gun related stuff at home. Ammo, clips, holsters. You are allowed to have those items but having them with you raises the alert levels and they will look for the guns that match those items, really hard. Do ensure that you have out-of-country medical insurance. It is a difficult question to get answered properly. You just need to know you are covered...you would pay costs up front and apply for reimbursement. There are always changing rules on what you can and cannot have with you regarding foods. The 100% easiest way is to have nothing in your fridge in the way of fruits and veggies. No onion or garlic..no apples. This applies to your return as well. Less is best.You are allowed one liter of likker or 1 doz beer per person..either way. A carton of smokes too. If anyone in the party has a criminal record they will not be allowed entry. If someone has a past history and is unsure, a phone call to the closest crossing will confirm what is what.Canadian costs are higher. Higher fuel, higher alcohol. Food costs are pretty much the same. Don't bother getting Canadian money prior to crossing because you will pay fees you have no need to. Once across, go to a banks ATM and get a couple hundred bucks. Bearing in mind, the current exchange rate is very much in favour of the US greenback. Once you have crossed over and driving down the roads? You will be hard pressed to see any difference between the US and Canada..unless you enter Quebec of course. Canada is a bi-lingual country and folks in Quebec are proudly French.Welcome to CanadaGary Haupt

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Blazing_Zippers
Explorer II
Apr 18, 2017
Gary---"hole in the wall." That's funny. Thanks....
free_radical
Explorer
Apr 13, 2017
Fwiw
Dont exchange your money in the banks but find a Money exchange place,,youll get much better deal,,thats straight advice from my banker..lol
If youre going thru Windsor Ontario which is right across from Detroit,,theres Money exchange store in Devonshire mall on Howard ave..
Community Alumni
Apr 12, 2017
:C :C

... Eric
lakeside013104
Explorer
Apr 12, 2017
PackerBacker wrote:
Little Kopit wrote:
PackerBacker wrote:
Actually you can stay up to 6 months then you would need to apply for an extension or other immigration type status.

You will likely not want to be here in the winter; even us Canadians don't really want to be here in the winter! :B. :B

... Eric

Even SOME Canadians haven't learned how to play in the snow and take joy from the crunch, crunch of walking on it. Skiing downhill, skiing cross country, snowshoeing, snow boarding, ski-doing,snow fort building, snow fort combat.........

:p :p :p :p :p

I did for many years with the Canadian Ski Patrol for 15-20 weekends per year. However now I'm done :E I prefer walking on the beach, seeing the dolphins, listening to the surf and fishing with my buddies. :C :C

... Eric

Eric,

That sounds real nice. I might have to visit Myrtle beach next winter. I could almost hear the surf from your description.
Thanks.

Lakeside
Community Alumni
Apr 12, 2017
Little Kopit wrote:
PackerBacker wrote:
Actually you can stay up to 6 months then you would need to apply for an extension or other immigration type status.

You will likely not want to be here in the winter; even us Canadians don't really want to be here in the winter! :B. :B

... Eric

Even SOME Canadians haven't learned how to play in the snow and take joy from the crunch, crunch of walking on it. Skiing downhill, skiing cross country, snowshoeing, snow boarding, ski-doing,snow fort building, snow fort combat.........

:p :p :p :p :p

I did for many years with the Canadian Ski Patrol for 15-20 weekends per year. However now I'm done :E I prefer walking on the beach, seeing the dolphins, listening to the surf and fishing with my buddies. :C :C

... Eric
Little_Kopit
Explorer
Apr 12, 2017
PackerBacker wrote:
Actually you can stay up to 6 months then you would need to apply for an extension or other immigration type status.

You will likely not want to be here in the winter; even us Canadians don't really want to be here in the winter! :B. :B

... Eric

Even SOME Canadians haven't learned how to play in the snow and take joy from the crunch, crunch of walking on it. Skiing downhill, skiing cross country, snowshoeing, snow boarding, ski-doing,snow fort building, snow fort combat.........

:p :p :p :p :p
DiskDoctr
Explorer
Apr 12, 2017
Thanks ;)
Community Alumni
Apr 12, 2017
Actually you can stay up to 6 months then you would need to apply for an extension or other immigration type status.

You will likely not want to be here in the winter; even us Canadians don't really want to be here in the winter! :B. :B

... Eric
garyhaupt
Explorer
Apr 11, 2017
DiskDoctr wrote:

How long can you stay for vacation (no work) without visa or other special docs- just showing up with passports and your RV?

They can stay till their money runs out...then we escort them back to the hole-in-the-wal..uhh border.

Gary Haupt
CA_Traveler
Explorer III
Apr 11, 2017
Our vet just said that Canada, Mexico and the US have increased checking the international health certificate for dogs and cats which is good for 30 days. Just a heads up.