Detroit to Niagara Falls via Canada, what to expect?
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Jun-08-2015 11:43 AM
So what should we expect when crossing the border? We are only passing through, but the last thing I want to do is something stupid, like forgetting something, that would cause a delay or worse, of our trip.
We all have passports. I have title and registration for the trailer and my vehicle. We usually pack some sort of food and beverages in the refrigerator prior to any trip. Is it better to just wait and buy that stuff in NY?
I am divorced and remarried, and the children are mine but liv with their mother, she knows of and is fine with the trip, in fact I plan on drawing up a document that says as such that she will sign later this week.
Trying to think of anything else I may have missed. Anyone have any real world experience to share? Never had any problems going to canada before, but first time just passing through with the kids and trailer...I don't want to screw it up, as this is their "big trip" for the summer...
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Jun-15-2015 03:44 PM
Passing through Canada was a breeze. Had the letter and everything ready to go, and they never asked for it.
Coming back into Michigan, they searched the trailer, but it was just a quick get in and peek around, didn't have to pull off into inspection.
4 mile creek was a really nice place. Quiet, clean, awesome bathrooms/showers compared to some places. No beach to speak of, but you can shimmy down the side of a small slippery hill to put your feet in Lake Ontario....which we did lol.
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Jun-11-2015 01:18 PM
Don't sweat it, just be clear, honest and polite when asked questions. Only talk when asked questions. Be prepared with your documents and remove hats and sunglasses. And of course enjoy Canada, even if you will only see 3 hours of freeways and farm fields 🙂
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Jun-11-2015 12:37 PM
As for food and beverages that seems easy enough to figure out, but if your just transporting through form the US to the US, and it is in your TT fridge, how do you have it in a "container that can be sealed"?
I know a lot avoid bringing anything perishable, but I know the wife already spent money on some stuff and is hell bent on bringing it. I found the website that says what food can be brought from where, so I can figure that out...do I need to bring extra coolers and******so it can be "sealed".
Sometimes I wonder if I am overthinking this stuff. Seems like there is much more important stuff for them to worry about but maybe there is not?
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Jun-11-2015 11:56 AM
Guns, booze, and cigs is what the Canadian border folks obsess about. For the US it's if you look like a terrorist.
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Jun-11-2015 11:54 AM
Here, when stopped, its license, registration, and insurance. Our "pink slips" are actually documents that are signed over to the next owner when you sell the vehicle that gets provided to the secretary of state afterwards, who in turn issues a new one to the next owner. Nobody carry's those around in vehicle. At least not to my knowledge.
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Jun-11-2015 11:42 AM
Not sure the actual terminology in the US, but up here we have a little green ownership card the Motor Vehicle office issues (I assume the same thing as a pink slip). This is all I have ever been asked for (and that was once, the very first time we crossed with our new trailer). Not an authoritative answer but I was told you need the same thing you would give a cop when you get pulled over: License, Insurance and Ownership.
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Jun-11-2015 11:23 AM
rwbradley wrote:
I personally would stay to the 400 series highways to Lincoln Alexander to Red hill Valley to QEW to 405. They are all freeways and will be easy driving and low traffic. You will likely hit traffic in the last 20 miles before Niagara Falls, but there really is no good alternative, too many small towns, too slow etc. I would try to avoid the Red Hill Valley to 405 stretch on the QEW at afternoon rush hour though.
Thank you for the help!
We are leaving early not just to beat the traffic but also the weather. I am thinking we should be in that area sometime around 1 pm, but thats just a guess.
Going back the same way shouldn't be an issue, because we would be approaching that stretch sooner rather than later.
Another question just popped into my head. Is it necessary to have the actual title for both my vehicle and trailer in hand, or will the proof of registration that I already carry with me that we get from the state, suffice?
I've never had to bring the actual "title" for a vehicle with me before, but never trailer-ed through canada either.
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Jun-11-2015 11:16 AM
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Jun-11-2015 07:48 AM
Then I stay on the QEW that runs right along Lake Ontario until I hit the 405 and I take that across.
The question is, is it better to find something more alternate like the 81 or 20 instead of the QEW along lake ontario? Or is it too out of the way or nothing around in case of a need to stop for restroom or food breaks?
The 81 looks like it takes us through downtown st. catherines which my not be a good thing, and 20 looks like it might just take us way out of the way.
Just wondering your thoughts.
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Jun-10-2015 07:17 PM
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Jun-10-2015 12:15 PM
bsinmich wrote:Orion wrote:
I agree to stay on the Canadian side, there is much more to do there, especially for kids. Don't forget to get medical insurance for everyone when they are in Canada. The provincial plans do not cover foreigners.
Unlike your insurance our insurance usually covers wherever you are.
I didn't know this, thanks. I was basing this on the questions on the forum about medical coverage when travelling to Alaska, but I am assuming now that this only applies to Medicaid or Medicare. Coverage only applies when travelling DIRECTLY to Alaska.
BTW, our coverage does cover us anywhere in the world, but only up to the amount that is covered in Canada. As a result we only need to have supplementary medical coverage, when travelling to the US.
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Jun-10-2015 10:47 AM
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Jun-09-2015 12:54 PM
with the kids and both parents, that shows that they are yours.
In your circumstance, I suppose recent pics
might be a problem.
Take a vacation.
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Jun-09-2015 05:42 AM
The notary thing is something I didn't know. Going to be a pita trying to arrange that prior to leaving.