Michigan/Canada border
Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: Danville, KY
Passport Must Have
Over the last 2 yrs I have crossed to Canada from Det to Windsor at least 20+ times. Never had any trouble going over and only had a few questins when returning. Most all where business but a few where pleasure, just told officer I was headed into Windsor to take in some of the fine mens establishments. Came back through the tunnel 1 time, I thought the US guard was going to break out the rubber gloves and do a body search. Other than that time I had no issues. They always ask if you have firearms and or pepper spray. Finally after about 5 trips I asked about the spray, they told me it was illegal in Canada. So go for it, and don't worry.
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Joined: Oct 2006
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From: Georgia Mountains
None....I know you are afraid of guns, and it's none of your business why I feel the need to travel all the way from Florida to Laconia with a gun. Told her I left them in a camper in Laconia...THE HORROR!!!!!!! Lectured me that I probably broke several laws travelling across state lines with a gun. Told her no, HR218 allows it, but thanks for your concern. You worry about Canadian laws and I'll worry about US laws.
Took about 90 seconds at a "drive through" window. Checked passports. Made sure I knew they don't like guns. On my way.
Did I mention they don't like guns?
Oh yeah, cop haters will be happy to know that she assured me she has arrested several US LEO's for bringing guns into Canada.
Last edited by rdam; Jul 26, 2010 at 08:04 PM.
Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: Ontario, Canada
Defrinetly bring a passport if you want to get back home. Definetly do not bring your firearms if you want to get back home! Detroit to Windsor over the bridge is probably the best option, although you could go into Port Huron and cross into Sarnia Ontario. Thunder Road is right off the bridge, about 3 minutes.
Just tell them you are coming into Canada to do a little shopping and have dinner, shouldn't have a problem. Prices for HD stuff is alot higher over here so don't plan on any big purchases. Grab a t-shirt and split. some good eats in that area also. Have fun!
Just tell them you are coming into Canada to do a little shopping and have dinner, shouldn't have a problem. Prices for HD stuff is alot higher over here so don't plan on any big purchases. Grab a t-shirt and split. some good eats in that area also. Have fun!
Cruiser
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 231
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From: London Ont
I'm from London Ont and cross all the time. Marine City and across the river at Sombra are the best options. And yes a passport is required to get back into the USA. Usually less wait with the ferry and a lot of times if there is a line up they will bring the bikes up and fill the ferry where a car cannot fit. Its a bit of a ride then to Windsor. Its closer to Sarnia.
The bridge in Detroit is not bad but can be slow. The Bridge at Port Huron is really slow most of the time and they can grill you.
The bridge in Detroit is not bad but can be slow. The Bridge at Port Huron is really slow most of the time and they can grill you.
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Windsor Ontario
I live in Windsor and take the bridge more times than I can count. Going into Canada is usually trouble free. Tell them you're going to the casino(Caesar's). No firearms. You will need a passport , fast card or nexus to get back to U.S. Thunder Road HD is straight off the bridge 5 minutes on the right side. The bridge I'm talking about is the Ambassador (Detroit, Windsor) not Bluewater at Port Huron. If you happen to take the ferry to Sombra from Marine City there's a nice ride right were you get off. Its the St Clair Parkway and follows the St Clair river you just crossed. Its about 20 miles long, just hang a right off the ferry and go till it ends and loop back around, lotta Windsor guys head up there for that stretch. You'll find the border agents more laid back at Sombra also. Also a lot of times they ask if you have a record. If you do don't waste your time crossing they've been refusing people, and if you lie to them and they find out they will keep you there for hours just because they can.
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Joined: Jan 2006
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I'm with LondonMike .
I was over to St.Clair to watch the Offshore Boat races on the weekend . Crossed at the Sombra/Marine City Ferry . Rode right on . The customs staff asked a couple questions then let us through . No more BW bridge for me . The last few times crossing at the BW bridge it must have taken 2 hours to get through and the most unfriendly staff ever .
My wife and I always take a passport . Why not just give them what thier asking for .
Paul
I was over to St.Clair to watch the Offshore Boat races on the weekend . Crossed at the Sombra/Marine City Ferry . Rode right on . The customs staff asked a couple questions then let us through . No more BW bridge for me . The last few times crossing at the BW bridge it must have taken 2 hours to get through and the most unfriendly staff ever .
My wife and I always take a passport . Why not just give them what thier asking for .
Paul
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Joined: Dec 2009
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From: navarre ohio
i have been over the bridge a lot, in a semi, had all paper work, it took an hour empty, and up to 17hours loaded, got the do you own any firearms all the time, and got my truck torn apart once, had to go to imagrations to prove who i was.. all because they didnt have anything beter to do.. i would like to go up there off duty once.. would probaly be more fun.. just bring your passport, and no contraband..
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Road Warrior
Joined: Mar 2010
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From: Florida
You need a passport or passport card going both ways. Last year they wanted to try and take my bike apart...2 hours it took...was with a group of 3 and I was picked.....found out later the inspector was a new kid....**** happens!