|
04-29-2014, 11:18 AM
|
#1
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Southwest OH
Posts: 786
|
Southeast Canada suggestions
Hi all!
Thinking DH would love to take TT to Canada versus our southern states. Looking for a southeast CG destination. We live 40 miles north of Cincinnati, OH and will drive up to 15 hours, over 2 days. We have 9 or 10 days and hoping for full week at our destination. I've been to Niagara Falls years ago and would like to try another place.
Also, what are requirements to cross and re-cross border? Birth Certificates or Passports?
Thanks,
Kim
__________________
Kim
2012 Jayflight 32bhds
|
|
|
04-29-2014, 11:28 AM
|
#2
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Ottawa, Canada
Posts: 297
|
Not sure for US to Canada crossing, but even since 9/11, the US requires a passport for Canadians entering the US by road...so I would suspect the same applies if USers want to come to Canada!
__________________
2014 JayFlight 28BHBE (replacing a 2009 Kodiak 25QS)
Started off with 2011 Sierra SLT CrewCab 4x4
Now pulling with a 2018 F150 XLT Special Edition EB 3.5
1200/12,000 Equal-I-Zer Hitch
|
|
|
04-29-2014, 11:43 AM
|
#3
|
Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Hamilton, Canada
Posts: 14
|
Passport.
Before you plan to cross you may also want to check the food restrictions.
I think some meats, fruits, veggies etc can not be imported.
Also, NO GUNS. Not trying to start anything, just pointing out that this is an issue where border guards are VERY strict and you don't want to even think of the hassle.
As for destinations check out http://www.ontarioparks.com/ for a list of some great Provincial Parks.
As for city destinations, Ottawa, Kingston, Toronto (Bronte Creek PP close by).
If you are interested in going North you could look at Algonquin PP or any number of other parks in the (Near North) from the website.
__________________
|
|
|
04-29-2014, 11:57 AM
|
#4
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Saskatoon Sask Canada
Posts: 10,726
|
Passports needed... be ready for some steep fuel prices in Canada. Right now I am paying $5.30 for a US gallon.
__________________
Seann
2004 Chev Silverado Duramax optioned past the max. 2009 Jayco Eagle 308 RLS 900watts of solar, Lithium batteries (400amp hour), 2000 watt (4000 surge) whole house inverter.
145days /2023 2022/151 2021[/COLOR]
93/2020,157/2019219/2018 206/2017,215/2016, 211/2015, 196/14, 247/13, 193/12
|
|
|
04-29-2014, 11:58 AM
|
#5
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Saskatoon Sask Canada
Posts: 10,726
|
Yes leave your guns at home.. self defense with a firearm is NOT legal in Canada.
__________________
Seann
2004 Chev Silverado Duramax optioned past the max. 2009 Jayco Eagle 308 RLS 900watts of solar, Lithium batteries (400amp hour), 2000 watt (4000 surge) whole house inverter.
145days /2023 2022/151 2021[/COLOR]
93/2020,157/2019219/2018 206/2017,215/2016, 211/2015, 196/14, 247/13, 193/12
|
|
|
04-29-2014, 09:21 PM
|
#6
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Kincardine Ontario
Posts: 163
|
Passport is required for entry to US. That applies to US and Canadian citizens.
also - to restate - NO guns into Canada.
__________________
Owenssailor
Ont. Canada
2017 Chev 4x4 Crew Cab 5.3l 3.42 8 spd trailer pkg
2011 Jayco JayFeather Select 28U
Equal-i-zer 1400/14000
Rotochocks
|
|
|
04-29-2014, 09:25 PM
|
#7
|
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Kamloops
Posts: 270
|
I hear they don't want you to bring your guns to Canada! Almost as dangerous is beef and firewood.
__________________
2013 Jayco Jay Flight Swift SLX 184BH
2012 Ram 1500
|
|
|
05-03-2014, 12:10 PM
|
#8
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: SW Ontario
Posts: 1,393
|
Besides Algonquin Park (which is north of Toronto), and if you want to experience a different section of Northern Ontario, I suggest Neys Provincial Park. It's on the north shore of lake Superior, right on the shore. A very scenic area. For you to get there, take I-75 north and cross at Sault Ste Marie, then hwy 17 from there. Mid-July to late August would be good weather wise.
__________________
2013 Jayco Eagle 31.5RLDS
2018 Silverado 2500 HD Duramax
|
|
|
05-03-2014, 12:40 PM
|
#9
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: SW Ontario
Posts: 1,393
|
If you want to try Southwestern Ontario (closer for you) I have 3 suggestions. The Pinery Provincial Park, Inverhuron Provincial Park and MacGregor Provincial Park. Pinery has lots of bike trails, a nice beach for swimming and many other activities including canoe rentals, Inverhuron has a beautiful beach for swimming, but not a lot else, and MacGregor has bike trails and nature walks, but the beach is only so-so for swimming. All these parks are along the Lake Huron shoreline.
I should add, to get to these, you would cross over at Port Huron Mich.
__________________
2013 Jayco Eagle 31.5RLDS
2018 Silverado 2500 HD Duramax
|
|
|
05-03-2014, 01:11 PM
|
#10
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: SW Ontario
Posts: 1,393
|
You may want to explore and camp in the Bruce Peninsula. Your best bet there is a private CG called Summer House Park. There is a National Park in the Bruce Peninsula that is boondocking only, and I think 25 feet is about the longest TT they can accommodate.
http://www.summerhousepark.ca/
https://reservation.pc.gc.ca/
__________________
2013 Jayco Eagle 31.5RLDS
2018 Silverado 2500 HD Duramax
|
|
|
05-03-2014, 04:39 PM
|
#11
|
Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Hamilton, Canada
Posts: 14
|
This is great David472. I'm adding these reco's to my list too.
Thanks!
__________________
|
|
|
05-03-2014, 05:03 PM
|
#12
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: SW Ontario
Posts: 1,393
|
North of Algonquin, I have two other favorite spots, near the towns of Timmins and Kirkland Lake. They are Esker lakes and Kettle Lakes Provincial Parks. If you like to canoe and portage, these are good spots for that.
And....to get to these from Ohio, take I-75 north and cross at Sault Ste Marie, then head east from there. You'll avoid the Toronto mess that way.
__________________
2013 Jayco Eagle 31.5RLDS
2018 Silverado 2500 HD Duramax
|
|
|
05-03-2014, 06:25 PM
|
#13
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Southwest OH
Posts: 786
|
Maybe we'll just go to Wisconsin, instead. Lol! I don't think DH has patience for all these restrictions. Or, if I have time to get a passport for my 8 year old. Thanks for all your suggestions.
__________________
Kim
2012 Jayflight 32bhds
|
|
|
05-03-2014, 07:14 PM
|
#14
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: SW Ontario
Posts: 1,393
|
Yeah, prior to 911, no passport was required. They sure took the fun out of it. The food thing is not that big a deal really. Not as restrictive as some people make it out to be.
I know you would enjoy visiting our country
Maybe some of my suggestions were too far for you. The suggestions about Pinery, Inverhuron, MacGregor and Bruce Peninsula range from a 6 hour to a 10 hour drive from your home in Ohio. There are a couple nice private CG's along that section also, depending on what you're looking for.
__________________
2013 Jayco Eagle 31.5RLDS
2018 Silverado 2500 HD Duramax
|
|
|
05-04-2014, 06:13 PM
|
#15
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Southwest OH
Posts: 786
|
No, not too far. Currently we have a trip booked for Amelia Island, FL and Savannah, GA that is over 800 miles for us. Just worried how DH is going to take the heat of these 2 places. We've been vacationing north of us in Michigan and they have wonderful weather in August. Not sure I want to worry about crossing borders in a camper. They could keep us there awhile.
__________________
Kim
2012 Jayflight 32bhds
|
|
|
05-04-2014, 07:37 PM
|
#16
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: SW Ontario
Posts: 1,393
|
Okay, perhaps I can shed some light on what to expect when crossing.
We have crossed the border 8 to 10 times in the last 3 summers, granted going from Canada into USA. We have always got thru just as quick as any of those with cars only. We get more scrutiny from the USA border agents than from the Canadian. They ask the usual questions of where we are going, for how long, the food question, and what our citizenships are, and look at the passports. They ask to go into the TT without us. They do this right at the customs booth, no pulling into a parking lot. I think they open the fridge, and look in closets, but are only in there a couple minutes. Then we are on our way. Crossing back into Canada, they ask us the questions, but have never asked to look in the TT. One Canadian border agent did ask us if we had any guns or weapons. They probably ask that question more frequently for US citizens. All in all, I find it easier than what a person experiences when traveling by air.
__________________
2013 Jayco Eagle 31.5RLDS
2018 Silverado 2500 HD Duramax
|
|
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
» Recent Threads |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|