Alaska-bound later this month and wonder what household/grocery items to stock up on before I cross the Canadian border from NE WA. I will be driving up the AlCan and down the Cassiar. In other words, what, if any, items might be difficult to find on my journey. Obviously, I am space-challenged in my small rig so there's a limit to stocking up.
If you have military commissary privileges, you can stock up on essentials when you are in Fairbanks/Anchorage. We found groceries to be very expensive in Canada and dining out was worse. There are Wal-Marts along the way and we found the produce to be very good. Do not plan on buying much in Tok, AK. We spent $12 for a loaf of bread and a small bag of cookies at the local grocery store. Fast Eddies in Tok is outstanding, especially the prime rib special on Friday nights. We generally eat at home because we find most restaurant food sub par. The best place we ate at in Alaska was Hometown Burgers in Valdez and their Southwest Burger was one of the best burgers I have ever eaten. It was $15 though. We really enjoyed our trip and will be returning in 2017.
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garyhaupt wrote: colliehauler..no, I didn't think it was stupid at all. I was having a moment of levity. Thus, the rolling eyeball icon and the further comment about buying everything.
Being Canadian, I am sorry.
Gary haupt
No problem Gary. I just want a smooth border crossing. I went trough one time at shift change by Thunder bay and they forgot about me in the inspection area. I sat there for over a hour.
mockturtle wrote: All very helpful! Thank you! Fortunately, I neither drink alcohol nor smoke but do drink diet cola. Don't plan to stock up, though, as I assume it will be available in BC. Will bring plenty of Hershey's Dark Chocolate bars, though.....;)
Forget the Hershey's Dark Chocolate bars. Instead stop at a Canadian Walmart and pick up some Waterbridge Belgian Extra Dark Chocolate Bars. They're in the candy section. They are far better than the Hershey bars and relatively cheaper. Can't find them in the lower 48 so we pick up a dozen bars before re-entering the US.
Also be sure to pick a can or two of Tim Horton's coffee. Besides the Tim Horton's restaurants you can also get it at Walmart.
colliehauler..no, I didn't think it was stupid at all. I was having a moment of levity. Thus, the rolling eyeball icon and the further comment about buying everything.
Being Canadian, I am sorry.
Gary haupt
I have a Blog..about stuff, some of which is RV'ing.
garyhaupt wrote: No coffee or tea allowed either.:R
no nuthin....you have buy everything here. Everything. Even air...gotta buy the air.
Gary Haupt
Gary while you may think this is a stupid question I asked because I use canisters instead of original containers. I know with dog food I have to leave it in the bag instead of a large plastic bin. I have been to Canada several times just never pulling the camper. I know from experience border custom agents can be real sticklers.
We bring coffee with us back to Canada from Hawaii every year. Never ever have I been asked and I don't see that or tea lited on restricted items. Soup.
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I've never been questioned about coffee or tea. Standard questions have been: alcohol, tobacco, weapons, fresh produce, amount of cash, pets & firewood. And how long Will we be in Canada.
Question about coffee and loose leaf tea crossing the border. I keep sugar coffee and loose leaf tea in non labeled canisters. Do you think this would be a problem and just carry in original containers?
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