🇨🇦 What REALLY Happens at Canada's Border When Crossing in an RV

In this video, we cross the US/Canada border! We had one long driving day left, crossed the border, and started planning to slow down and enjoy Canada (now that we've caught up to our reservations). We show you the whole conversation with the Border Crossing Agent so you know what to expect if you'll be crossing the border soon.
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[@user-gj7lv8gm8k]

Good on you Carmen for cleaning up, we need more people in the world like you. People are absolute pigs and don’t think about the enviromental impact or the potential of closure in the future. My hats off to you for taking the time, leave no trace is our motto. Well done.

[@GetawayCouple]

Thank you so much! And yes, we live by leave no trace as well :)

[@user-uu1wc6yz5z]

You two have a nice demeanor about you. Thank you for that specific rendition of the Canadian anthem intro just after you crossed . Loved your response comment to your appreciation of the CBSA screening process . Enjoy all that Canada has to offer. P.S. - It's refreshing to see people that are not only concious , but also care about their impact on where they have been . I am of course refrerring to when you two were in the camp area in the northern states .... Montana i believe you made that video segment in ? Once again ..... welvome to a wonderfull couple

[@glenludwig5135]

Welcome to Canada. 🇨🇦 Great crossing. That border guard was very professional and very understanding with your answers.

[@robertburgess6100]

You will love Canada and Alaska. Enjoy and safe travels.

[@GetawayCouple]

We definitely did!

[@mickeym2380]

Glad you guys are back. You were one of the first channels I subscribed to.

[@GetawayCouple]

We're glad you found us and have stuck around 😄 We're glad to be back!

[@adamcloud705]

Hello from Indiana. Love your videos! Video, audio, content, editing, CARMEN are all so great. Keep up the great work!

[@GetawayCouple]

haha, Carmen is definitely the best part! Thank you so much!

[@lorih4392]

Its so awsome that your making videos again. i missed watching your adventures.

[@GetawayCouple]

Glad to be back!

[@SchnuffiJames]

Thank you for visiting Canada, hope you had fun. As a home sick Canadian living abroad thanks. Come back.

[@GetawayCouple]

We had the BEST time!

[@TomMortonAdventure]

I always get that butterfly excitement feeling! Guess I'm addicted too!

[@loragunning5394]

Rae, been watching and subscribed to this channel since way back at the beginning and just have to comment on how much the RV life has changed you (for the better, IMO). When you and Jason first started out you were so tense and nervous all the time, or so it seemed to me, very high strung and worried a lot. Years later you seem so much more relaxed, so much less stressed. It's been great to watch your transformation over the years, along with Jason's, so very glad you are both back on the road again, posting your adventures!

[@GetawayCouple]

Hi Lora! It's been awhile since we've seen your name pop up, it's good to hear from you. Yes, I think RV life has definitely changed me for the better. I was very much a control freak and didn't like change, so this was probably the most challenging thing I could have done lol. I've had some hard lessons but also the time of my life on the road and wouldn't trade those experiences for anything. Thanks for tuning in for all these years. I know a big concern of yours was having office space, so I hope you've been pleased with all the new floor plans that have come out with offices lol. Have you hit the road?

[@loragunning5394]

@@GetawayCouple Rae, no not yet, but I do take car camping road trips as often as I can, 1-2x a year, usually on the road for 5-10 days.

[@insidedianeslife2456]

It is so nice to see you back. You are coming up on my feed again.

[@GetawayCouple]

I'm so glad you’re seeing us pop up! We’re glad to be back.

[@ricklarson114]

I get that feeling on a remote mountain hike! Love the views and the silence!

[@GetawayCouple]

Totally! Hiking can definitely spark those feelings.

[@RVUntethered]

Great video! That’s something that we haven’t braved yet, but we look forward to seeing Canada!

[@GetawayCouple]

You should definitely add it to your list! We had an absolute blast!

[@JHA6100]

Nice guys. Excited for you!

[@GetawayCouple]

Thanks!

[@tngamble01]

I get that feeling when we travel to Colorado and see the Rocky Mountains in the distance. Gets me everytime.

[@GetawayCouple]

I can see why!

[@KAW5]

Agree seeing “nature in all its glory” is euphoric! Thanks for sharing and picking up other people’s trash! 😊

[@GetawayCouple]

Absolutely!! And of course, we do what we can when it comes to trash.

[@adriannurse1502]

Can't wait to see your trip to Alaska. You are off to a good start. 🙂

[@alanradnai7702]

Welcome to Canada 🇨🇦, enjoy your travels

[@GetawayCouple]

Thank you! 😃

[@darleneinch3392]

Welcome to Canada! I’m in Ontario! Safe travels! Love your videos.💛

[@GetawayCouple]

Thanks so much!!

[@daniellemieux1481]

Welcome to Canada, enjoy

[@getfreethenrv815]

All I got to say is I’m so glad you guys are “back”. I’ve missed you. And a bonus is you’re in a TC! I adore truck camping a lot more than trailers.

[@GetawayCouple]

Thanks so much!! We're glad to be back and are loving the TC life.

[@angelgabriella7974]

Sure looked like a pretty drive. Loved those mountains. Remember is flatlanders in Florida. The tallest mountain we have is space mountain LOL 😅 Thank you for taking us along to Alaska

[@GetawayCouple]

lol we will be using that saying from now on about Space Mountain 😂

[@mikeh4800]

Mine was like that too. No problems. We were only going to Banff and the National Parks in that area.

[@happypappy1003]

😁🇨🇦😁Welcome to Canada EH!! 😁🇨🇦😁

[@questionmark4348]

Welcome to Canada!!

[@GetawayCouple]

Thanks!! So happy to be here!

[@tbarbs2]

We are heading to AK this summer. Leaving at the end of April and crossing the border in WA north of Oroville. We will spend a couple days in BC wine country (fuel ourselves up for the long trip 😅)before heading up the Cassiar. We will be following your progress and maybe we can learn some fun places to stop.

[@ardythkromschroeder2066]

Love the music after you drive away from the border. 😅

[@GetawayCouple]

Lol that's the Canadian National Anthem.

[@cirrus820travelers9]

That's one of our preferred crossings in Canada. Returning we found Lynden WA just as nice late in the day. Always avoid holiday weekends & rush hour. We also use a clipboard or phone notepad to list all our alcohol, store bought dog food, dog papers, vehicle insurance & registration and map of our route. So many places to boondock & when you arrive early many campgrounds are 1st come basis. Never had rsvp. Even Liard had several open sites. Beautiful Hot Springs & boondocking across the street if full. Safe journey! BTY - do Alcan up & Cassier south.

[@GetawayCouple]

Yes, we stopped at Liard as well! Loved it! The first come first serve lifestyle is now our favorite lol.

[@sherriweber7105]

Glad you made it to Canada ok. When my Mo and I and her boy friend went to her cousin in Canada they checked out and asked us about fruit or anything. Wow still have La Batts beer. They imported it the states which Michigan I guess not sure what other state. Never drank it but saw it in stores. I get the same way when I travel. Get anxious. Canada is a beautiful country. Been there lots with having been living near there. Not in areas where you are at which nice. Just been to place like Ontario and Windsor. Have fun and safe travels. Hope you had a happy Easter. And have a great week. See you soon!

[@GetawayCouple]

Thanks, we hope you had a happy Easter too! Canada is definitely beautiful and we want to add more places here to our list.

[@sherriweber7105]

@@GetawayCouple I like that idea to make a list of what you want to see while there in Canada.

[@BikesBoatsBivouacs]

We recently went on a three week trip through Canada and got that euphoric feeling watching the sunset over the water in Nova Scotia. Travel is addicting. Lol.

[@GetawayCouple]

Totally addicting!

[@bobmakowski7627]

Been at that crossig during Covid. The Tetons are so close as well as Meadowlark Log Hones You tuber "Amish Meadows and Montana Haven".

[@robmcneill2967]

OK...i gotta say, thanks for coming g to visit. We have followed you for a long time and never thought you would come visit Canada. Yes we are Canadians, and proud of it. Thanks for show casing crossing. We cross all the time with no issues but we have a hard time convincing our US friends that it's not an issue. Be honest have a valid passport, and enjoy. I was surprised that he didn't ask for paper work on Carmen with regards to shoot, but hey we want you to come and enjoy what we have offer. Hope you enjoyed your time here in Canada....Please come back we have lots to offer & your $$$ goes further. Cheers 😊😊😊 ‼️ Oh one last thing ......the Labatt Brewery is in London Ontario where we live. It's good but there are better Canadian beers....my favorite is Cracked Canoe....brewed by the Moose head Brewery 😊😊😊😊‼️

[@GetawayCouple]

Oh man, we LOVE Canada and hope to return soon. It's not like we didn't want to go before, we just felt there was still so much to explore in the US, and we were a bit nervous to head north with the big rig. But now we plan on exploring much more of Canada in the truck camper!

[@snerdsters8]

Glad that your entry to Canada was easy and uneventful. I hope that the rest of your tip is as well.

[@GetawayCouple]

Thank you! Love your profile image :)

[@mikewebster2984]

Welcome to Canada

[@GetawayCouple]

Thanks!

[@nomadeenvr2233]

Bienvenue au Canada !

[@treynolds94]

Just recently went to Mrytle Beach SC. from Ontario Canada. Border was so easy. Its so over hyped if you are legitmately going for a legal trip have nothing hide then there are no issues. We have our back window down hats off before even getting to the window. Only driven through the border 6 times now round trip and have only been max 1 min at the window. Our detroit trip literally went just go to a white castle and pawn jewlery and loan that airs on TV as Hardcore pawn. Guard just looked at us like okay never heard that before your good. Mrtlye beach with roomates 7 years ago random spantaneous trip at 11pm got off work had 5 days off asked the roomates if they wanted to go somewhere we booked our hotel and hit the the road at 1am. Crossed at Niagra also funny with the guard with just a random spantaneous trip 16 hours south. This past March also went go Mrytle Beach with family drove down no issues. If you have nothing to lie about there is nothing worry. Pull me into secondary for me would love to watch what they do on TV in person. If Iam a criminal or hidi g something absolutely would be stressing hard.

[@lallen4245]

Glad you're back but sure had me confused. I thought this was this year but Victoria Day here is in May....so this is 2023.

[@GetawayCouple]

lol yes, it’s 2023.

[@Huttingdshy]

Hey you guys are great. I as well drove from Pensacola Florida to the same border crossing on April 1st. I was there for like 20 minutes talking to the border guy about why he should not move to Florida. Really easy crossing. I too had a travel companion named Smokey. He was 14 years old. He passed away about 2 hours into Canada. Had to back track to Cranbrook to a vet. 😢😢 I’m traveling alone. I to will be spending the season in Alaska. If I see you guys I’ll say Hi. This trip did not supposed to have so much heart ache

[@amypletcher4411]

Aww, 😢 so sorry for your loss. I have an old girl shepherd lab mix. She is 15 and it will be so hard when she leaves us. Good luck and happy trails for your journey despite your companion. I understand it is rough. So very rough. I have lost several beloved pets. They are family for sure. Hey, did you have yours cremated so you could take him with you?

[@Huttingdshy]

Yes I did have him cremated. The vet Tanglefoot veterinarian in cranberry BC. Is going to hold onto his ashes when they arrive to them in two weeks and when I come back through it September, October, I’m gonna swing by and pick them up. It was gonna take two weeks before I could get them back and I just can’t stay there for two weeks and it’s just a hard choice to make but they agreed to keep him for me.

[@amypletcher4411]

@Huttingdshy so sorry again but completely understandable in your travel or work life. I'm glad for you and your pooch to be together again real soon even if in another form. I have several and at the time you don't want to bury somewhere so we do this. It is 👍. Take care of yourself and be safe! 😇🙏

[@GetawayCouple]

Aww, I'm so sorry to hear that. What a traumatic event. Pets really do take a piece of us when they leave. Sending you virtual hugs and I hope you still enjoy your trip with the memory of Smokey ❤️

[@denniscaling1796]

Go ahead and check out the town of Banff and the gondola ride. There’s a beautiful four hotel up on the mountain. Lake Louise is this gorgeous emerald blue. Have a great time

[@GetawayCouple]

The gondola ride was a bit pricey for us but we did hit everything else on your list!

[@Elizabeth-rq1vi]

@@GetawayCoupleI live in Calgary & agree, I have never been on the gondola, too pricey. There are so many free things to see !

[@greatlakesstudio2925]

They really gave you the nineth degree. I cross back and forth all the time, no question asked.

[@GetawayCouple]

Interesting! Not even one question? We felt like we got through so fast with it only being three minutes lol.

[@markwitkop7022]

Time Stamp 1:35: YES. Pick up the junk. It is the responsible thing to do. THANK YOU !!!

[@GetawayCouple]

Yes!!

[@davidmoore2699]

I've got that same Seahawks hat. Go Hawks!

[@GetawayCouple]

Go Hawks!!

[@jim-kalliedunn-md4bz]

Have you changed your rear axle grease.?😊

[@williampruchnik9920]

Hey been watching you guys since you started but I may have missed this question or VLOG, how has the change from one of the largest most comfortable 5th wheels to a compact system as a bed camper been? IE: drivability handling fuel mileage the overall driving experience? the comfort and portability of the truck camper? simplicity of parking setup and side of the road naptime? and overall feelings of the change. I've seen the renovations but may have missed your take on your switch to this unit. Thanks and happy and safe Travels!!!

[@GetawayCouple]

I guess we haven't sat down and really talked about the change in front of the camera. I feel like we mention small changes in vlogs as we realize them. But, overall we love the change! The fuel milage is better, but not much. With the fifth wheel we were getting 8-9 miles per gallon and now we get 10-12 miles per gallon. We thought we'd miss all the space of the fifth wheel but we really don't. Plus traveling with truck camper is so easy, that we're definitely exploring more than we ever did with the fifth wheel. For example, moving days was always about getting to the destination but with the camper we can stop if anything piques our interest. It's super easy to take out to lunch, go grocery shopping, etc. The stress of always needing to have a campground booked is gone too, because we know we can pretty much pop off anywhere and find a site or a boondocking/lotdocking place to crash for the night. It fits our travel style better because we realized we're not huge planners lol.

[@SpykersB]

👏Rae 👍 for cleaning up the site! Really appreciate the recordings of the border crossing. I know this was last year but what month was this? 🍻

[@GetawayCouple]

We crossed the border on May 16th, 2023 😊

[@SpykersB]

@@GetawayCouple as soon as I see your date, I then get a flash back u said Victoria long weekend in the video! Sorry! It must be that old age short term retention thing lol. 🍻

[@kathynichols6602]

Canadian mounty is the what they called the boarder agents when we went through.

[@GetawayCouple]

That makes sense!

[@jackdacop9827]

You both could have entered Canada with 2 cases of beer. You are allowed 1 case per person. It will save you a few bucks.

[@EarthRoamingAdventures]

Is current as we are sitting in banf in deep snow for the last month

[@GetawayCouple]

This was our trip from last year ☺️

[@melissarump1447]

Watching this episode and you mentioned it was Victoria’s Day. Did you do this trip in 2023? We are going this summer.

[@GetawayCouple]

Yes, this was 2023.

[@williamwhite8749]

So can you tell me exactly where you crossed at? I think you said somewhere in Montana

[@GetawayCouple]

It was the Roosville Port of Entry in Eureka, MT

[@bobmakowski7627]

Tried signing up but the payment screen failed when I unchecked a free trial for music.

[@GetawayCouple]

Hi, Bob! What were you trying to sign up for?

[@yettimannettii2039]

Is an arrest going to be a problem?

[@tristramstout8988]

So did they ask about rabies vaccination for your dog? I tried to pay close attention to everything and I didn’t hear any mention about that. I’m just curious. I’ve crossed the border many times, but it’s been a few years and never with a pet. I keep thinking about about doing a trip with our rv and pet and all info helps.

[@GetawayCouple]

We weren’t asked for this crossing but they did ask at other crossings we made into Canada

[@rumrun11]

I enjoy your channel. One suggestion, get better microphones. Your dialogue is difficult to hear at times.

[@GetawayCouple]

Working on it!

[@crprovost]

Must have been a trip you took last year.

[@GetawayCouple]

Yes, this was our 2023 trip.

[@gumotx]

I live near Junction and the RV-ers weren’t so much a problem at the park. The increasing homeless population off I-10 were trashing the park, feces, etc. What a shame.

[@GetawayCouple]

Aww that's awful. We weren't sure why it was shut down, glad to hear it wasn't the RVers but sad to hear what it really was.

[@wildwestmt67]

When I saw the Seahawks hat, I knew this was a reliable source.

[@GetawayCouple]

GO HAWKS!

[@veggiepowered]

he didn't ask if the dog had up to date vacinations ?

[@user-uu1wc6yz5z]

True... but in his opinion he was probably more concerned with an animal bring imported or left behind

[@OutdoorswithDale]

I going to Canada for the first time this year. Did they have any requirements to bringing a dog over the border? I guess you answered my question in the video. You just need a rabies certificate and they didn't even ask for it.

[@ronnieterry4916]

Canada border guards always ask if you are carrying fire arms? I crossed into Canada from Washington state in the mid 1990s and I crossed six times into Canada during the early 2000s from Michigan into Canada. During the 1990s and the early 2000s back in those days there was no questions about fire arms. Why is the Canadian border guards so hung up on fire arms? What in the he'll are you going to do if you are suddenly being charged by a very aggressive wild animal? Much of Canada is still very remote and the back country has several spieces of wild animals and yes wild animals can be very dangerous. Many times wild animals will run when they hear human beings approach but there are also many times where wild animals are very aggressive towards humans who are peacefully walking or camping in back country locations.

[@gnomealone-gu6kr]

I guess they’re hung up on it because it’s the law of the land. Which you’re obligated to obey as a visitor. And somehow the vast majority of Canadians who head into the back country manage to survive without carrying a gun.

[@user-uu1wc6yz5z]

​@@gnomealone-gu6kr Funny how it all works out !

[@user-uu1wc6yz5z]

Stay in the designated camping areas . Bear spray is only permitted when you go into beat country though ...so get it if you are deep in the woods ... but don't carry it in populated areas or the law will be on you. Everything has a time and a place .

[@RobertSkene-qw3ob]

You get interrogated,then told to go home and as a going away gift,you get a Maple leaf and a 🦫 BEAVER!!🤣🇨🇦

[@fritzbunch2478]

are you kidding me. how old is this video2023?

[@rumrun11]

Ya, I was thinking the same. I live in the area of Canada that they are visiting. I’m guessing summer of 2023.

[@GetawayCouple]

Yes, this was from our trip last year.

[@janetragan-woessner3882]

Leave it better than you found it! I HATE when people use it to dump their diapers! 😡

[@GetawayCouple]

UGH, us too! Any type of trash just grinds our gears.

[@dimitri3623]

'promosm' 😁

[@eliinthewolverinestate6729]

That was nothing like what I have been through. Of course I was bring food and weapons and going bear hunting.

[@GetawayCouple]

lol yeah I would image you’re at the border longer than we were.

[@nadien1958]

unfortunately, some of us are owners of "firearms", hence your video, doesn't address us.

[@Sunny-kn6th]

It’s a feeling in your chest that’s bigger than you

[@E6fireman237]

Yeah, they treat you like a criminal crossing in Canada, if I wasn't going to look at a vehicle would have turned around and not crossed. When I came back into the US the only thing they asked was what's your license plate number.

[@Dadcam_Can]

The CBP is also known to treat visitors from Canada in the same fashion without any probable cause.

[@Elizabeth-rq1vi]

We’ve had the scariest border dude going into the States in 2016 & at other crossings & times as well there were some power hungry dudes. Going home has been usually a breeze. But then I don’t have anything to hide.

[@DoctorBillTheRadioMan]

I don't leave my country for nothing, north or south. USA!

[@garyag45]

🙏🤛👍😎🦅🇺🇸

[@harleydave01]

Them asking if you own guns is a bunch of crap. He said well you are Americans. It’s none of their business if you own them. His only concern should be if you have any firearms with/on you.

[@williamfreeling6546]

He asked a lot of questions that weren't any of his business.

[@harleydave01]

@@williamfreeling6546I was told they ask questions in rapid succession to trip you up or get a different answer from your travel partner.

[@GetawayCouple]

We appreciate more questions rather than less. Makes us feel safer when exploring that country.

[@lorent4998]

Lol!

[@Dadcam_Can]

The CBP asks similar questions when you enter the USA. It's standard protocol for crossing international borders.

[@donaldduffy8947]

Well if you are a american going to canada remember to keep your guns in the usa.

[@johncolacchio231]

All I can ask is what happened between the US and Canadian border? Crossing used to be so easy it was a breeze and it was fun I remembering doing it many times as a kid. But now, our neighbor to the north has become a socialism at its best Too many restrictions too many laws not fun anymore.

[@GetawayCouple]

We’d still consider it a breeze since it took us 3 minutes to get through. Plus we loved our time in Canada!

[@annekennedy8127]

Not socialism at all...and not too many laws, Customs have to be cautious allowing our neghbours from the South who may bring weapons into our peaceful country...