Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Quetico Forum :: Crossing International Falls with food
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Goby |
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deerfoot |
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. |
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OldFingers57 |
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HansSolo |
quote TeamTuna06: "We usually fly in, but are going to drive and portage this year to save money. 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 |
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deerfoot |
quote TeamTuna06: "We usually fly in, but are going to drive and portage this year to save money. 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. |
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OldGreyGoose |
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TeamTuna06 |
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 |
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overthehill |
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HansSolo |
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 |
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deerfoot |
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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 |
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AndySG |
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. :-) :-) :-) |
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Wally13 |
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 |
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countrybois |
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kanoes |
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AndySG |
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. |
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schweady |
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. |
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Mocha |
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OldFingers57 |
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Old Hoosier |
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 |
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OldFingers57 |
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." They gotta watch out for you young free spirited hippies. |