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Crossing International Falls with food

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Date/Time: 05/04/2024 01:33AM

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Crossing International Falls with food

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deerfoot	02/08/2015 01:09PM quote Goby: "One thing to note, make sure you know HOW MUCH EXACTLY of any liquor or tobacco you have with you. I had an open package of the "backwoods" cheap cigars and when asked how much I had I said "uh, probably 2 or 3 left in the package". That was enough for them to do a spot check on my vehicle and I got to sit in the rain while they went through all my nicely neatly packed gear and opened it all up in the rain." Good idea! We always have our booze readily available as they often ask to see it at the entrance station.
Goby	02/05/2015 12:28PM One thing to note, make sure you know HOW MUCH EXACTLY of any liquor or tobacco you have with you. I had an open package of the "backwoods" cheap cigars and when asked how much I had I said "uh, probably 2 or 3 left in the package". That was enough for them to do a spot check on my vehicle and I got to sit in the rain while they went through all my nicely neatly packed gear and opened it all up in the rain.
HansSolo	02/04/2015 11:57AM quote TeamTuna06: "We usually fly in, but are going to drive and portage this year to save money. What's the official word on booze? We usually bring a liter per man and a carton per smoker (for those who do...). Any specifics on alcohol/tobacco allowances? Thanks" If you are of legal drinking age, (the drinking age in Canada is either 18 or 19 depending on the province), you are allowed to bring in, free of duty and taxes, either 1.5 litres of wine, or 1.14 litres (40 ounces) of liquor, or 24 x 355 millilitres (12 ounces) cans or bottles (8.5 litres) of beer or ale. (The preceding was copied from the URL below) How Much Liquor Can I Bring To Canada? f you are a a visitor to Canada, you are allowed to bring a limited amount of tobacco and tobacco products (cigarettes, cigars, cigarillos, tobacco sticks, tobacco) into the country without having to pay duty or taxes as long as the tobacco accompanies you. As far as tobacco products, you're allowed the following: (The information below is per canadaonline.about.com) 200 cigarettes 50 cigars or cigarillos 200 grams (7 ounces) of manufactured tobacco, and 200 tobacco sticks. Customs Regulations for Visitors Bringing Tobacco Into Canada Hope this helps! Hans Solo
deerfoot	02/03/2015 10:25PM quote TeamTuna06: "We usually fly in, but are going to drive and portage this year to save money. What's the official word on booze? We usually bring a liter per man and a carton per smoker (for those who do...). Any specifics on alcohol/tobacco allowances? Thanks" You better check the Canadian Border Services Agency website as they are very strict about this. I guess they don't want to lose out on tax revenues. In my experience they always ask how much alcohol/tobacco you bringing in and how long your will be.
TeamTuna06	02/02/2015 09:45PM We usually fly in, but are going to drive and portage this year to save money. What's the official word on booze? We usually bring a liter per man and a carton per smoker (for those who do...). Any specifics on alcohol/tobacco allowances? Thanks
overthehill	02/02/2015 07:48PM Just fill the truckbed up with rice,beans,masa,tomatoes,lettuce,carrots, and a few chickens. Smile,wave, and say Essayyyy, Essayy....as you breeze thru......'OPE..sorry. Wrong border. :) just kidding. Couldn't resist. OTH
OldGreyGoose	02/02/2015 10:27AM Thanks for the correct info on potatoes. I thought ALL (raw) were taboo. (I really like a first night potato/onion/meat skillet.) --Goose
OldFingers57	02/01/2015 01:28PM quote HansSolo: " quote OldFingers57: "It took us longer to come back thru to the U.S. over north of Grand Marias then at going into Canada at IF." I've generally breezed through Customs at Grand Portage/Pigeon River and International Falls in a matter of minutes, both U.S. and Canadian. The only exception was when we returned through International Falls after a 8-day Quetico Canoe trip in June of 1984. We had entered through Grand Portage/Pigeon River on the way to Quetico, but we returned through International Falls on our way home. It was my wife and I, and another couple approximately the same age. We were all about 27-years of age and we driving the 1979 Chevy van pictured below with two Kevlar Sawyer Cruisers strapped to the top. (BTW, I still own the Van.) Looking scruffy after our eight-day Quetico trip, being young, and crossing the border in the "Mystery Machine", evoked a rather extensive search of our vehicle. The search included mirrors under the van frame and digging through our wet, smelly Duluth Packs. We had no concerns, because we had nothing to hide. But we were detained inside the U.S. Customs Office while they performed their inspection. Other than spending more time at Customs than we planned on, it was no big deal. Hans Solo " They gotta watch out for you young free spirited hippies.
HansSolo	02/01/2015 10:01AM LMAO! Good one Andy! I guess the passing of 30-years hasn't changed the scruffy, but now I'm older, somewhat more gray, and I cross the border in a Toyota. :-) Hans Solo
AndySG	02/01/2015 08:09AM quote HansSolo: "Looking scruffy after our eight-day Quetico trip, being young, and crossing the border in the "Mystery Machine", evoked a rather extensive search of our vehicle. The search included mirrors under the van frame and digging through our wet, smelly Duluth Packs. " Sounds to me like you were "profiled." And rightfully so. :-) :-) :-)
HansSolo	01/31/2015 10:06PM quote OldFingers57: "It took us longer to come back thru to the U.S. over north of Grand Marias then at going into Canada at IF." I've generally breezed through Customs at Grand Portage/Pigeon River and International Falls in a matter of minutes, both U.S. and Canadian. The only exception was when we returned through International Falls after a 8-day Quetico Canoe trip in June of 1984. We had entered through Grand Portage/Pigeon River on the way to Quetico, but we returned through International Falls on our way home. It was my wife and I, and another couple approximately the same age. We were all about 27-years of age and we driving the 1979 Chevy van pictured below with two Kevlar Sawyer Cruisers strapped to the top. (BTW, I still own the Van.) Looking scruffy after our eight-day Quetico trip, being young, and crossing the border in the "Mystery Machine", evoked a rather extensive search of our vehicle. The search included mirrors under the van frame and digging through our wet, smelly Duluth Packs. We had no concerns, because we had nothing to hide. But we were detained inside the U.S. Customs Office while they performed their inspection. Other than spending more time at Customs than we planned on, it was no big deal. Hans Solo
Wally13	01/31/2015 09:01PM I have crossed into Canada every year for the past 35 years and every year I am asked about possession of alcohol, firearms, and tobacco and any live bait. I have never been asked about dehydrated meat or foods but they do most often ask whether you have any fresh produce especially root crops like potatoes which is strictly prohibited. I do know several buddies that do fly-in fishing trips that bring tomatoes grown in their gardens to Canadian camp owners. I am not sure if that is illegal or maybe that border patrol allows it or my buds are never asked.i
deerfoot	01/31/2015 08:25PM In all the times crossing into Canada at Pigeon River north of Grand Marais over the past 12 years all I recall is the same questions about liquor, tobacco, firearms, more than $10k in cash and whether we are bringing anything into Canada which we will be leaving there.
OldFingers57	01/30/2015 12:12PM It took us longer to come back thru to the U.S. over north of Grand Marias then at going into Canada at IF.
Old Hoosier	01/30/2015 11:34AM I have crossed at Intl Falls/Ft Francis for 30 years. Never been asked once about dehydrated food or jerky. They always ask about vegetables, liquor and fresh meat (wild game). Kanoes is correct - store bought items are legal. Fresh items form the garden are not. Same goes for eggs - commercial bought only. Old Hoosier
OldFingers57	01/30/2015 11:03AM We had no problems last year when we went thru there.
Mocha	01/30/2015 11:01AM used to be you couldn't bring beanie babies back into the U.S.
schweady	01/30/2015 09:59AM quote kanoes: "I know whole potatoes are prohibited." Not any more. They're okay as long as they are commercially packaged, purchased at the grocery. Garden vegetables, with your own soil possibly attached, not allowed.
kanoes	01/30/2015 09:39AM I know whole potatoes are prohibited.
AndySG	01/30/2015 09:32AM As of last fall, the only prohibited food I know of is fresh produce. We were asked if we had any going in, and coming out.
countrybois	01/30/2015 09:28AM Can anyone tell me absolutely whether I can bring dehydrated meat, or any other foods, across the border legally? If so, is there any foods that are not allowed that I may have packed for Quetico trip?