Just a little info. A U.S. citizen was trying to cross at the border crossing in Boisavein Manitoba Canada with a 5th wheel. They found 4 pistols, ammo and some wacky tobacco.. They were arrested,charged (crimminal record in canada now), guns confiscated, fined $6600.00 and returned to the U.S..  We all have to think when we cross any border crossing in the U.S.,Mexico and Canada.

carolinakids wrote:

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Was wondering if anything new was up with crossing into Canada and returning back to US. We are going up to Nova Scotia in Sept. so we were just curious if ya'll had any feed back on this. We have our passports, just got ours renewed. Thanks for any info.

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Suggest crossing at Calais,  45.161110, -67.303927,  if you are going to the Saint Johns or the more southern area of NB as your route. SR-9 in Maine was just fine for us. Little commercial traffic goes that way. There is a new Canadian crossing station with no vertical clearance issues for taller RVs.   We had no delay.  Took just a minute.  Usual questions about guns, tobacco, etc.  No food restrictions this time. How long will you be here and "Have a nice trip."

Usually its worth it to find a smaller trafficked crossing.  They ask the same questions, have the same restrictions, one just doesn't have to wait as long.  Remember, just answer the questions, be polite and don't try to volunteer or "chat."  They've heard all the jokes and don't care to hear them again.  "Just the facts."  Be sure to have your vehicle registration available.  We've almost always had to show that.  Remember, when they check your passport they already know on the screen in front of them all about you.  So remember things like the last time you were in Canada if you've ever been.  Or where you've been last out of the US. 

Bill and Linda present very GOOD ADVICE.

I hasten to add that we always have our passports, drivers licenses, together and I hand all to the agent when we pull up to the window WITHOUT HIS HAVING TO ASK. On more than a few occasions I have  been thanked profusely for this courtesy.

Second have the vehicle insurance papers handy, usually not requested but just be ready. Lastly try to cross at out of the way places where little traffic.

CCC

Well.....I assume if you're coming up here to "Hunt" they would have a whole different set of rules for your "Hunting Rifle". That way you don't have to hunt with a rock. "Hunting Rifle" and "Pocket Pea Shooter" are a bit different.

Now...now, you're the one gettin' snarky. I just simply replied to your comment. Seems like you're not sure about the gun laws and crossing borders. The Texas "Guns 'n' Clubs" is a whole other can of worms. I don't think you want to bring that up.