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07/03/2005 12:01:09 AM · #1 |
Hello friends to the north,
I'm planning a trip to Canada from NY in about a month or so,
any suggestions what to go see or where to go?
-the closer to the top of NY the better
To anyone from the US that has gone to Canada,
Anything I should be aware of or should/should not bring?
thanks! |
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07/03/2005 12:04:28 AM · #2 |
continue North until you see a dashed/dotted line. Looks like this on the map - - - - - - then cross over the line and POOF, your in Canada
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07/03/2005 12:06:11 AM · #3 |
Come to T.O (Toronto)and surrounding area we have the best food, fishing, nightlife and scenery around. To bad you did not come this weekend you missed a great free party/picnic. If you need proof of the scenery look below.
Message edited by author 2005-07-03 00:06:36. |
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07/03/2005 12:11:23 AM · #4 |
Originally posted by gusto:
continue North until you see a dashed/dotted line. Looks like this on the map - - - - - - then cross over the line and POOF, your in Canada |
Now that's funny!!
Thanks for making my face hurt from laughing too much.
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07/03/2005 12:15:20 AM · #5 |
| Take both Summer and Winter clothing, either they are having a heatwave or a sudden cold change..you can never predict how it will be! Unless any local can tell you better. :-) |
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07/03/2005 12:20:16 AM · #6 |
We do ??
Originally posted by heatherd:
Take both Summer and Winter clothing, either they are having a heatwave or a sudden cold change..you can never predict how it will be! Unless any local can tell you better. :-) |
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07/03/2005 12:51:08 AM · #7 |
Originally posted by RebAl:
To anyone from the US that has gone to Canada,
Anything I should be aware of or should/should not bring? |
When I saw the thread title my first thought was "money and immigration papers." |
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07/03/2005 01:18:46 AM · #8 |
Niagara falls....
all you need is your drivers licens, bring your birth cirtificate and make sure you have your proof of automobile insurance.
when the guy with the funny accent ask you a lot of questions, just answer them.
I got hounded for saying I had a camera and was going to take pictures.
He asked: why are you going to take pictures
me: because I like to take pictures
him: what are yo going to photograph.
me: the falls and anything else I see that is interesting
him: what do you mean
me: i am an amateure photographer who really likes to tak pictures
him: what of
me: anything
him: who are you taking them for
me: me and to show my friends
him: who are your friends
me:
him: who are your friends
me: people I have kow for a while and my family and co-workers
him: who do you work for
me: cingular wireless
him: whats that
me: a wireless or a cell phone company
him: why do you work there
me: because they pay me money
him: what do you do there
me: im in engineering
him: what do you do there
me: I plan and design the equipments need for my company and plan for future growth so people can use there cell phones
him:
me:
him: what do yo udo there
me: I told you
him: do you have any other electronics
me: yes, a laptop
him: why do you need to bring a laptop into canada
me: to store my pictures
him: whay do you need a laptop to store your pictures
me: its a digital camera
him: what are you going to do with these pictures
me:
me: show them to my family
him: do you have any poronographic photos on your laptop
me: no
him: are you sure
me: yes
him: are you sure?
me: YES
him: where are you going
me: Niagara Falls
him: what are you going to do In Niagara Falls
me: sight see
him: what are you going to see
me: the falls
him: anything else
me: im not sure, this is my first time to Niagara Falls
him: so why are yo ucoming here
me: to take pictures of the falls
him: why
me:
him: why are you going to the falls
me: because I have never been and I want to see them
him: ok have a nice day hey
it took about 20 minutes and was one of the most painfull things I encountered. Now when I crossed back into the USA on my return trip
the lady aske me if I was a US citizen, I said yes, she said oyu have anything to declare, I said no, she waved me through
The canadian guy MUST have been boared or likes given americans a hard time
James |
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07/03/2005 01:25:45 AM · #9 |
me:
me: In friggin tears of laughter!!
This thread is killing me!! |
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07/03/2005 01:41:29 AM · #10 |
I would have loved to take a photo of the line up behind you after some dolt held you up for 20 minutes at Niagara Falls.... It must have been a sight to behold... not to mention all those wonderfully happy people, with their happy faces... just eagerly waiting to meet this wonderful public servant.
Ray |
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07/03/2005 01:44:21 AM · #11 |
Originally posted by RebAl:
Hello friends to the north,
I'm planning a trip to Canada from NY in about a month or so,
any suggestions what to go see or where to go?
-the closer to the top of NY the better
To anyone from the US that has gone to Canada,
Anything I should be aware of or should/should not bring?
thanks! |
The Toronto area is indeed quite nice, as is the Ottawa area. I guess it would depend on which part of New York State you are travelling from. |
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07/03/2005 01:46:01 AM · #12 |
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07/03/2005 01:46:45 AM · #13 |
Originally posted by swinging_johnson_v1:
Don't go.... |
why not?? |
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07/03/2005 02:23:40 AM · #14 |
Come visit Alberta; you can see mountains and prairies. You can see some pictures of the Edmonton area in my P-a-D portfolio.
Don't forget to share your pictures if you do visit Canada!
Message edited by author 2005-07-03 02:40:59.
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07/03/2005 03:20:07 AM · #15 |
Come to Montreal!!! If you get past the border patrol jab119 met... :) It's the city of festivals right now. Lots of things to see and do. There are lots of festivals and outdoor happenings and other great photo opportunities going on this summer. We ahve a fabulous old city and a thriving night life. Bit of Europe here in North America
Cheers |
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07/03/2005 03:29:15 AM · #16 |
Went over to the casinos from Detroit a while back. The canadian guards were fine, but the US guy coming back gave us quite the hassle. Our theory is either he was really, really bored at 7 am on a sunday morning, or that his wife wouldn't give him any the night before! I would strongly suggest that you and anyone with you make sure you have either passports, or id and birth certificates. Have fun :-)
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07/03/2005 01:15:59 PM · #17 |
| wow, I did not know it is hard to get across - I have never been out of the country. I live on Long Island so its about as far south NY can get. Im planning on about a week - could be a bit longer. I'm probally going with a few non photo people so we need some destinations that they will be interested in as well. |
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07/03/2005 01:36:35 PM · #18 |
Originally posted by jab119:
me: im in engineering
him: what do you do there
me: I plan and design the equipments need for my company and plan for future growth so people can use there cell phones
him:
me:
him: what do yo udo there
James |
That part cracked me up! |
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07/03/2005 01:43:50 PM · #19 |
1. Bring lots of money to impress the women in Drz01's post, they like it when you buy them drinks.
2. Do not bring guns.
3. Have fun!
:-D
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07/03/2005 03:10:36 PM · #20 |
Whatever you do, don't do this!!
If you have a passport, you shouldn't have to many problems. I've crossed many times by car and plane and never had the chance to experience a conversation like jab119's :) If you don't have a passport, I htink it's a birth certificate or something that's needed. It's probably listed on the customs and immigration website of both the US and Canada.
I still recommend Montreal. Lots to see and do and eat and drink up here for your non photographer friends.
Cheers
Edit: Forgot to mention the Eastern Townships. In the mountains. Very beautiful.
Message edited by author 2005-07-03 15:12:05. |
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07/03/2005 05:09:41 PM · #21 |
Originally posted by RayEthier:
Originally posted by swinging_johnson_v1:
Don't go.... |
why not?? |
I dunnoo.
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07/03/2005 05:14:19 PM · #22 |
I learned years ago that the border guards want very simple explanations to their questions. I was getting on a plane in Toronto on my way to Chicago:
him: What's the purpose of your trip?
me: Business.
him: What will you be doing?
me: Setting up a Citrix network between our Oakville and Chicago offices for real-time data sharing.
him: What will you be doing?
me: Plugging in some computers.
him: Go ahead.
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07/03/2005 05:17:01 PM · #23 |
i can tell you what not to forget...ID...went tol school in suny buffalo and went for late night drive...tried to cross the border with a friend...i had no ID on me ...the canadians made me turn around and go back...the us woiuldnt let me back in...had to sleep in the office til the next morning when someone from suny could vouch for me....
i was a woman without a country for 7 hours
if only i had known some nice canadian boy back then who would have come to my rescue....
Message edited by author 2005-07-03 17:18:50.
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07/03/2005 05:30:00 PM · #24 |
| Lets see, country free... That would mean no taxes, not a bad deal |
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07/03/2005 05:47:59 PM · #25 |
Originally posted by Strikeslip:
I learned years ago that the border guards want very simple explanations to their questions. |
You might try this:
him: what's the purpose of your trip?
me: propping up the Canadian economy with overvalued US tourist dollars
him: go ahead |
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