Canada Question?
Tourer
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From: Ontario, Canada
RE: Canada Question?
ORIGINAL: IndyRider
I believe US passports are valid for 10 years, not 5.
ORIGINAL: fbn ent
The bottom line is it's WAY easier to cross with a passport. Best idea is to just get one....it's only every five years.
The bottom line is it's WAY easier to cross with a passport. Best idea is to just get one....it's only every five years.
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From: SW WA.
RE: Canada Question?
ORIGINAL: CndUltra95
my .02 is and has been if you cop attitude something is bound to happen that will delay your crossing longer than the wait till you reach the Agent who will or will not allow entry into the Country.
Rob
my .02 is and has been if you cop attitude something is bound to happen that will delay your crossing longer than the wait till you reach the Agent who will or will not allow entry into the Country.
Rob
I was unsuspecting that there would be any trouble but it was my first and only time trying to cross over andI had no idea it would be such a big deal.
I was quite taken back when I was asked to park my bike and come inside the building,my poor wife sat outside wondering WTF the whole time I was detained as no one told her anything and I was locked in a small room unable to talk to anyone except the interogater which kept asking me the same stupid questions over and over again.
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From: SW WA.
RE: Canada Question?
ORIGINAL: petema
I bet if you were middle eastern, in your 30's and sweating profusely they'd be afraid to even question you for fear of being accusedof"profiling".But it's ok to not allow someone with a 30 year old DUI in. [:@]
I bet if you were middle eastern, in your 30's and sweating profusely they'd be afraid to even question you for fear of being accusedof"profiling".But it's ok to not allow someone with a 30 year old DUI in. [:@]
The Canadian border guards had purple uniforms,the guard at the booth was a middle eastern fellow with a beardand wore a purple turbin to match his uniform,I chit you not.
Stage I
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RE: Canada Question?
Seems like some of these responses are horror stories. My hat off to those who had a tough time getting across the border. I go usually two times a year and sometimes make it three times. This year will be three timer. I have had a couple of tense times crossing over and a couple of tense times coming back. I suppose it depends on whether is it is a woman or man guard, and what your attitude is. When asked questions, answer only what is asked of you. Do not editorlize your answers either. Remove your sun glasses and have your ID ready. Remember helmuts only in Canada. A clean appearance works wonders also. I always keep one set of clothes clean when going in and coming out.Remember no Cuban cigars, as tempting as they may be. Smoke them in Canada. Have your passport ready. A passport is the best to use in entering and especially existing Canada. With the passport, I rarely have more than a 1/2 dozen question upon re-entering USA. If your entering or existing using theInternational Falls area they are very tough there. I usually use Pigeon River or Pembina as it is not so many people and I don't have to start and stop my bike all the time.
Otherwise unless you have a record or DUI you shouldn't have a problem. Enjoy the scenery as there are area's truely unique. Oh, don't go speeding or you'll find out what it is like to sit in there pookey. They (the provincial police) don't fool around, especially with aliens.
Otherwise unless you have a record or DUI you shouldn't have a problem. Enjoy the scenery as there are area's truely unique. Oh, don't go speeding or you'll find out what it is like to sit in there pookey. They (the provincial police) don't fool around, especially with aliens.
Tourer
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From: Cornwall, Ontario, Canada
RE: Canada Question?
I go the other way and cross into the US several times during the riding season. I have never had a problem yet at either the US or Canada customs. I always remove my helmet & sunglasses, shut down the engine and hand over my (our) passport(s). I also have my licence plate (tag) number taped on my bike in case I forget it. Speak pleasantly with the customs officer even if they appear snarley and everything goes well. I've even had officers chat for a couple of minutes about the bike...
Tourer
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From: Tacoma, Washington
RE: Canada Question?
Well folks all I have to say is get used to hearing "your papers please". It's not going away. I believe that in ten or so years you'll have to show "papers" to travel from one state to another inside the U.S. Of course this will be done to ensure no terrorists are traveling inside our country. In about 15 or 20 years we'll not only have to show our papers to change states but will also need a valid reason to travel. Begining to sound more and more like the old U.S.S.R.
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RE: Canada Question?
ORIGINAL: drfeelgood
Does anyone know about the Osoyoos crossing compared to the Midway crossing? I am debating between the two as to which one to go through.
Does anyone know about the Osoyoos crossing compared to the Midway crossing? I am debating between the two as to which one to go through.
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Road Master
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From: Vermont
RE: Canada Question?
Along with the passport (or driver's license with a photo ID and birth certificate), I get a "proof of insurance for Canadian provinces" card from my insurance agent. I was advised to do this years ago and always carry it with me with my registration when I head for the Great White North. It's not an entry requirement, but it supposedly reduces the hastle if you get in an insurance claim situation.
So, you might ask your insurance company for a yellow Non-resident Inter-Province Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance Card. This card signifies that your insurance company has agreed to provide coverage of not less than the minimum legal requirement in any Canadian jurisdiction in which you will travel.
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From: Salt Lake City, Utah
RE: Canada Question?
ORIGINAL: RexBuck
Osoyoos is the main crossing for the area and is a lot busier although it is rare to have a wait longer than 15 or 20 minutes. Midway is pretty sleepy (same with Knighthawk crossing which is a small crossing west of Osoyoos). Be careful of these small crossing though, they are not open all hours (many times close at 5).
ORIGINAL: drfeelgood
Does anyone know about the Osoyoos crossing compared to the Midway crossing? I am debating between the two as to which one to go through.
Does anyone know about the Osoyoos crossing compared to the Midway crossing? I am debating between the two as to which one to go through.