Vanlife in Canada Day One: Border Crossing Drama & Shuswap Lake - Heading to the Rockies!

[@suitebabygurl1979]

oh my word! you passed my work! I have never seen The Agassiz turn off on anyone's channel, its such a small obscure little place! Gorgeous views headed up the canyon! Welcome to canada! You stopped in Merritt! My dad lived there for a few years,! Shuswap is my childhood - my uncle lives there! The rainbow is such a good omen!

[@mscarlarn]

Such beautiful country side.

[@sandrap3047]

Can’t believe they left your van in such a mess! Poor sweet Rue stuck in that cage! She’s such a good girl! Great video!

[@fbr65]

Such a beautiful rainbow!!

[@missseptvirgo]

Beautiful scenic views!! Thanks for taking us along!

[@mzomy3992]

My folks had a B&B in Sorrento - you passed right by and I think stopped on the beach there to view the rainbow. I used to work at the Salmon Arm Hospital as an RN. Very nice workplace. We were in the Shuswap just before you to bury my Mom - the little church just west of the Sorrento town area. We stayed at the FINZ resort - was amazing right across from the lake - with a great restaurant there. Highly recommend. Have fun!

[@grayeagleswolves]

Hi Sarah & Rue I love seeing you both hope you enjoyed Canada

[@karenwademan8714]

Your experience at the border was much like my mom’s was back around 1979/1980. She is Canadian born but got her American citizenship in 1978. We drove to see my grandparents in Syracuse, NY from our home in Florida. She then drove our van into Canada to go see her grandmother in Montreal. Well the agents at the border couldn’t fathom a married woman driving a van from Florida alone into Canada, so they knew there had to be something hidden that they needed to find. Mind you all she had with her was her suitcase. They emptied her suitcase and literally tore the inside of the van apart looking for drugs, door panels, walls, seats in the back, everything. And of course they didn’t put it back together, nor did they find what they were looking for.

[@brigittewaitingforjesus7905]

Welcome to the Shu! Enjoy

[@brianblair4114]

Welcome, Hope you have a good time.

[@vgh332]

Yayyyy canada vlog!

[@CathyPinAZ]

Wow what a beautiful scenic route! That rainbow! ❤ I’m sorry you experienced that border crossing debacle. Welcome to Canada!🫣😞 Safe travels! 😊

[@airstreamer]

I hate border crossing into Canada. We have had similar experiences. It is why we have been avoiding going there for quite awhile. How hard for Rue and you too. WOW. The rainbow is spectacular! That might make me more inclined to make the trek across the border. Good luck! - Michelle

[@thomasnie8151]

Dear Sarah, thank you for this wonderful video. This rainbow is soooo amazing. From Germany all the love to you and - of course - Rue, what a beauty she is❤❤❤

[@lindasteller]

Goodness! I'm heading to Canada and Alaska next Summer. I hope it's not so disruptive! That rainbow was intense. How lovely to experience such amazing beauty. ❤😊

[@goatcheeta]

The most amazing rainbow the way it stretches over the water. The most vibrant one. Thanks.

[@oldnavyvet1977]

What beautiful country, mountains, and rainbow.

[@GK49245]

Amazing rainbow you found! Fun time crossing. We’ve not experienced what you did going to/from Canada. Sounds like fun times ahead. Thanks for sharing.

[@stan1014]

Such a beautiful trip, thank yall for sharing your adventure ❤

[@susanjackson1458]

I love traveling to Canada. I’m planning a trip to the Canadian Maritimes next year. Looking forward to seeing the rest of your trip.

[@karlyd7274]

🌈WOW!🌈 I'm so glad the rest of your trip got better after the border crossing hassle. Looking forward to seeing what comes next! ❤Rue

[@smallbore7025]

Welcome to Canada. I live in the North bay Ontario area.

[@Joyroute101]

What a beautiful video ! You’ve outdone yourself. Loved seeing the downtown area. 👍

[@stevedockeray]

Welcome from the Fraser Valley BC .

[@libbybertrand9320]

Great video Sarah! Hello to Rue 🐾What a beautiful rainbow 🌈 ❤️☺️

[@NomadicSarah]

Thank you Libby!! Hope you're well.

[@_negentropy_]

Yay welcome to Canada! I grew up near Banff/canmore. Not sure if you made it to Lake Louise…if not next time I recommend checking out a great hike called the big beehive. It’s been a while since I’ve been there but there was a lovely lakeside tea house part way up, and at the top the view is stunning and takes in all the lakes.

[@pgcrouch]

While you are here in WA, you should apply for your nexus pass. We’ve taken our van over through that same crossing, we live in Bellingham, and we pass through in 1 min or less, with our 2 dogs. Next time you pass through Bellingham, we have a couple places one in Bellingham and one in Birch Bay, you can moochdock as you pass through.

[@NomadicSarah]

Thank you so much! Appreciate the advice and offer - I'll let you know! 😊

[@skidd1024]

@@NomadicSarah If you plan on crossing into Canada again, its so worth it to get Nexus.

[@alvinmousseau1100]

Awesome video

[@garyblumenthal654]

Rue my favorite KZbin doggo!

[@jennytravis6247]

How fun. I want to drive to Canada so bad.

[@NomadicSarah]

Do it, girl!!! Something you have to do at least once.

[@gusbradley3846]

Try cutting a piece of ABS or plastic pipe lengthwise leaving a minimum 3/4” gap between the sides. Then clip that over your compression bar and hangers. That will help with the hangers bouncing off.

[@lkeyiamitchell]

I really like your videos

[@buymywings]

Everything seems so much more vibrant in Canada! ?? 🤔

[@Sid-gu5qk]

I love dogs. ❤

[@karinjones4380]

Salmon Arm looked really beautiful. Could you show us a map of you trip?

[@stephenwilson4530]

Best part of Canada is the east coast hope you make it

[@2CorgiMom]

What a pain for you at the border. It’s too bad we can’t get a “safe traveler” designation for Canada like we do for air travel. Anyway, great video, just beautiful country and awesome rainbow! 🌈 PS: the last we heard you were selling the van and putting down roots. Do you have an update on this?

[@NomadicSarah]

It was a character building exercise - LOL! The van is pending sale currently. Will post a video update after the Canadian Rockies series. ☺️

[@grayfox9911]

Rue didn't overly enthusiastic...🤣 That stinks that they would leave it like that. 😡 It looked very pretty there...

[@doctortalk121]

They took a couple tomatoes and a green pepper when I crossed the border. That was crazy

[@blueman5924]

Same rules as customs at an airport. 👍

[@MrHencH23]

Wlecome to canada..be safe alwaya gorgeous❤

[@CM-zu3wo]

Another great video! Any chance you could site the title of the song you played? I love the song!

[@da5019]

Our license plate says it all “Beautiful B C”

[@crawroy11]

The exchange rate is rediculous so if the pump said $100.00CD you probably paid about $67.00USD.

[@heatherlucero2530]

That’s a double rainbow!! Look close

[@johncaulfield982]

What are you doin? You were supposed to pick me up to go to Canada 😂

[@camrodger8638]

I’m taking a guess that you crossed at the Sumas crossing. This is the absolute worst crossing in terms of how both visitors and Canadian residents are treated. I’m so sorry that you had to suffer the treatment that you simply did not deserve. We also had our RV torn to pieces and left destroyed inside. And like you, they found nothing. So sad.

[@lindasteinbrenner8065]

Goodness they did not need to be so disruptive searching your van! But you got the gift of that gorgeous rainbow!! ❤️ It also looked like a double! What beautiful country.. thanks for sharing! ❤️

[@wieblewobble]

It's their job.

[@mzomy3992]

I’ve actually had more intensive searches going from Canada to the USA - both sides of the border does it

[@hctim96]

I had the same tear down crossing the border into Canada.. I was on a motorcycle!! I think the agent was showing a "newbee" how to properly intimidate a US citizen... I offered to open my luggage and empty everything which was good. After the "inspection" I put everything. back together and rode off Took about 1 ½ hours from start to finish... Coming back into the US was a breeze. I've been to Canada a few times and this was the worst experience yet..

[@NomadicSarah]

Yeah I've never had a very easy experience in the van! I'm sorry that happened to you too. It's too bad, but worth it in my opinion. Canada is my favorite place on earth. So far... 😉

[@Thekennel177]

What did you think of Bellingham?

[@keetahbrough]

You're taking the dog in your custody.. back to his/her ancestral lands.. close to it anyway. Be careful that the relatives don't call her back to the Land.. keep a good eye on her. If you've been good to her, and it looks like you have been, she'll likely choose to stay with you. xo

[@DebraBrown-s9q]

With all the political negativity, you are the most calming and soothing person I have ever watched. I love taking these journeys with you. I appreciate nature and thoroughly enjoy the way you appreciate God’s creation. Thank you so much, my dear, and may God bless you even more.

[@miltonchambers8194]

Actually, you sound pretty organized for a trip, you are planning to cover a lot of ground.

[@NomadicSarah]

Why, thank you!! I try my best. It all worked out really well.

[@Royal_BLT]

🇨🇦 Q: Was that search done by American customs or Canadian customs ?? 🇨🇦

[@NomadicSarah]

Canadian! I've never been searched when entering the US.

[@lianethiessen1865]

Thank you for your videos! Border crossing should be much easier! So sorry.

[@cherylsemrau7100]

Do you research information about the places you visit?

[@derekdestep40]

When in Canada try Putane

[@derekdestep40]

Maybe you run into Wifepack

[@MOTORVESSELFREEDOM]

What is your opinion of the ford…sorry, but what jerks. I would have been pissed..

[@MrYoup11]

You pronounced Shuswap correctly.

[@chasingviews4219]

I thought you sold the van?

[@mikejanssen6344]

That type of “service” pisses me off. If they found nothing they should have to put things back together. But, why the hell should CBSA give a shit about visitors to our country.

[@blueman5924]

Because they are there to do a job. That is detecting the importation of illegal goods, firearms, drugs, banned fruits and veggies….. get it ? Same rules apply going south too.

[@ctrawick3]

As though Canada has some immense reason to be this protective. There’s nothing there worth this amount of hassle. I’ve seen a lot of it and while beautiful, it’s not worth this grief.

[@NomadicSarah]

It was 1000% worth it, in my opinion! Wait til you see the videos from the Rockies!

[@Sid-gu5qk]

Exactly, it's not like there are weekly mass shootings or more guns than people in the US. 😂😂😂

[@rextilian]

EVERY time I cross into the states for an extended trip I get the same kind of hassle. And every trip has been worth it.

[@blueman5924]

@@NomadicSarah👍🌲🇨🇦🏔️🫶🤙