Driving and road trip plans in Canada (and US)
Sep 3rd 2015, 2:48 pm
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Re: Driving and road trip plans in Canada (and US)
Thanks for coming back & letting us know it all worked out, sounds like a fantastic trip
Sep 3rd 2015, 2:57 pm
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Re: Driving and road trip plans in Canada (and US)
When you plan and prepare things usually work out. Those who don't plan and prepare are the ones who encounter problems.
Sep 3rd 2015, 4:14 pm
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Re: Driving and road trip plans in Canada (and US)
One thing that we did deliberately was cross borders in rural locations - meant it was a lot more relaxed. US talked to us for 2 hours on the way in and searched the car but it never appeared serious and we we constantly reassured (not that that means much). Canada asked me when we were leaving (I said the end of Sept to go to NZ) and they immediately said "Welcome back to Canada" and sent us on our way. Amazingly easy. After the concerns noted in this thread I was really apprehensive.
Sep 3rd 2015, 4:32 pm
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Re: Driving and road trip plans in Canada (and US)
Agreed; we planned the hell out of this trip for 9 months before going!
One thing that we did deliberately was cross borders in rural locations - meant it was a lot more relaxed. US talked to us for 2 hours on the way in and searched the car but it never appeared serious and we we constantly reassured (not that that means much). Canada asked me when we were leaving (I said the end of Sept to go to NZ) and they immediately said "Welcome back to Canada" and sent us on our way. Amazingly easy. After the concerns noted in this thread I was really apprehensive.
One thing that we did deliberately was cross borders in rural locations - meant it was a lot more relaxed. US talked to us for 2 hours on the way in and searched the car but it never appeared serious and we we constantly reassured (not that that means much). Canada asked me when we were leaving (I said the end of Sept to go to NZ) and they immediately said "Welcome back to Canada" and sent us on our way. Amazingly easy. After the concerns noted in this thread I was really apprehensive.
For those entering Canada its simple as long as you are not inadmissible for security, criminal, organized crime, health and financial reasons and I don't believe you will work or study illegally and will leave Canada within a prescribed time then you will be admitted.
Turning up with $30 in your pocket and credit cards maxed out and no return ticket or an idea of what you will be doing or how long you will be staying is just SHEER STUPIDITY on the travellers part. They then wonder why they are being refused entry? Mmmmm I wonder why
Sep 4th 2015, 3:01 pm
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Re: Driving and road trip plans in Canada (and US)
Hi, sorry to bump this from old but I wanted to say that despite a lot of the concerns noted in this thread, I've just finished the trip and had zero issues whatsoever at any border. Maybe I got lucky (I had evidence of my permanent residence in the UK like a recent verified bank statement and a copy of my most recent student loans letter). But still, if anyone is planning to do a road trip, go with optimism.
We did 12,325km in 35 days in a car we bought for $2000 CAD, hitting 20 states and 6 provinces. Pacific to Atlantic. Great fun.
We did 12,325km in 35 days in a car we bought for $2000 CAD, hitting 20 states and 6 provinces. Pacific to Atlantic. Great fun.
You are creating some wonderful memories - hope you are keeping a journal of some sort!
J
Sep 4th 2015, 3:11 pm
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Re: Driving and road trip plans in Canada (and US)
I wanna do a roadtrip down to Florida, but never get enough time off work!
Sep 5th 2015, 12:30 am
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Re: Driving and road trip plans in Canada (and US)
I've always resisted the temptation because people tell me the first half of the drive is incredibly boring from Calgary. Across Saskatchewan and then down through Minot then across North Dakota.
Didn't someone post a video of the drive from Regina to here? Didn't look thrilling.
Didn't someone post a video of the drive from Regina to here? Didn't look thrilling.
Sep 5th 2015, 12:34 am
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Re: Driving and road trip plans in Canada (and US)
I've always resisted the temptation because people tell me the first half of the drive is incredibly boring from Calgary. Across Saskatchewan and then down through Minot then across North Dakota.
Didn't someone post a video of the drive from Regina to here? Didn't look thrilling.
Didn't someone post a video of the drive from Regina to here? Didn't look thrilling.
Sep 5th 2015, 4:33 am
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Re: Driving and road trip plans in Canada (and US)
Hi, sorry to bump this from old but I wanted to say that despite a lot of the concerns noted in this thread, I've just finished the trip and had zero issues whatsoever at any border. Maybe I got lucky (I had evidence of my permanent residence in the UK like a recent verified bank statement and a copy of my most recent student loans letter). But still, if anyone is planning to do a road trip, go with optimism.
We did 12,325km in 35 days in a car we bought for $2000 CAD, hitting 20 states and 6 provinces. Pacific to Atlantic. Great fun.
We did 12,325km in 35 days in a car we bought for $2000 CAD, hitting 20 states and 6 provinces. Pacific to Atlantic. Great fun.
Must admit, I'm quite envious!
