planning a trip to Canada
 

Hi,

First off, I am new, and from the USA.

I am planning to take a snowmobile trip to Canada, and I have a few questions. I tried looking, but really couldn't get a clear answer. I never been to Canada, so it is all new to me.

When I cross the border, my truck will have Florida tags and my snowmobile will be registered in Maine. I am a Florida resident, and have a summer home Maine. Will CBP give me a hard time having 2 different state registrations?

This is a really dumb question, but I have to ask. When you cross the border and CBP asks how much cash you have. Do they mean US cash or Canadian cash? Are travelers checks considered cash, and if so, does it matter if it's US or Canadian?

I "was" planning to cross at the Jackman, Maine crossing, but I heard it is very tough. I have read a lot of horror stories with that crossing. I was thinking about crossing in Derby Vermont. Is there any better border crossings in the New England area?

Any suggestions are appreciated. Thanks

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As long as you legally own the vehicles, trailer etc Canada Customs wont care unless they suspect they will be left here. No idea about CBP.
They will want if required to see that you have sufficient funds for your trip or have access to funds via credit cards bank account. Lots dont carry cash.
Travellers cheques are considered as currency for the more than $10,000 reporting requirements for crossing both ways.
Where are you actually heading for as New England area is quite large?
There are several crossings. Read this link for all crossings
http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/contact/l...s/index-e.html

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I know where most of the crossings are, I just was wondering which one had the less hassle. I will be traveling from Maine. So, from Jackman, Maine to Niagara Falls, NY are my options.

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I would also like to know how are you suppose to prove employment when you are self employed? I can't provide a letter to myself, that is idiotic, and plus, CPB wouldn't accept it.

I may never get asked this, but I am trying to get as prepared as I can.

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Copy of a tax return should prove income and if registered as a business then that would help.
If only visiting for a short time the Canadian officers will only be interested in if you have enough money for the trip and not criminally inadmissible or planning on working in Canada.

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Have fun!

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I only plan on staying for 3 days. I have hotel reservations.

I will be printing off bank statements for the last few months, plus have plenty of cash.

I am trying to get everything in line before I go. I am traveling by car from Florida to Ontario. So, I am trying to be prepared as much as possible. I don't want to get all the way there and get denied for something trivial.

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it sounds to me like you are worrying unnecessarily tbh

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Yeah for a trip that short, I would tend to agree.

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I tend to do that. I can't help it.

I guess I am looking at from, it's better to have and not need it, than to need it and not have it.

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We crossed at Calais but from Canada to US then back again, it was fairly straightforward. The biggest hassle is going into the US, they treat everyone like a potential terrorist or someone who is planning on staying illegally. All the Canadian Border people I have ever met have always been laid back, friendly & welcoming. I wouldn't worry too much

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That link you sent is missing a few crossings...Dundee, Quebec/ Fort Covington, NY for one

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Blame CBSA and their website :lol: There again did I only send the East Border crossings and not the whole of Canada.

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The one I referenced should have been on the list, as the crossing to the east of that, at Trout River is listed.:thumbsup::thumbsup:

Some of the lightly used crossings along QC/NY and QC/VT are due for closure. My work takes me along that corridor usually 3 or 4 times a year, so I am acutely aware of which are open and which are closed.

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Thanks.

I have my trip laid out, I'm crossing at Niagara Falls. I have a 3 day weekend planned for Niagara Falls. The place I have reservations has a casino across the street. haha