I got sent to it because I answered affirmative to owning firearms. None were with me, though. The most interesting thing they found was some spent gum wrappers.
That's happened to be on more than one occasion at that very same Queenston-Lewiston border crossing, as well as the Buffalo-Fort Erie crossing downriver to the south. Despite showing them all my proper IDs and passport, they would tell me to pull over to the side and one or two black-clad RCMP officers would search my entire car (even frisking me), causing some delay. But I was never booked, arrested, fined, or refused entry into Canada. I guess they would suspect a single guy driving for a weekend vacation road trip through southern Ontario slightly suspect.
@@mattp.3949 I used to cross the border daily as a truck driver. Never got sent to secondary as a trucker, whenever I traveled personally it was maybe 1/3 the time I got secondary inspection. I never got frisked although one time I was asked if I had a concealed pistol license in the US (I do) and then asked if I owned a gun then they asked me to remove my fleece jacket. Then they let me in.
Canadian here who went to school in Buffalo. Crossed that border 50 times. Always found the Americans to be friendly. Coming back to Canada the guards were always a pain in the ass.
Funny I have a great experience both U.S and Canada guards, super friendly I can't really say a single bad thing about crossing the border, and Canadians are super friendly, we love vacationing in Canada I can surely say the best vacations ever are in Canada
I’ve found the CBSA to be thorough, but extremely polite and professional. Some of the CBP I’ve dealt with, particularly at Michigan-Ontario crossings, were insufferable.
@@gigachud35 A few weeks ago on our way into Ontario the border agent greeted us with a very stern, "Hello!" It definitely wasn't a friendly hello, but I guess we should be thankful we got a greeting at all :)
I'm playing on doing a TH-cam video about a band that started by traveling into Canada to busk and I'm looking for stock footage of Canada border crossing - could I use 10-20 sec of this video if I attribute it to you? Thanks!
As someone who lives in a country that doesn't share a land border with any other country (Australia), I have always been interested in how countries that do share land borders mark out the border between them, and the way that people are allowed to cross the border.
I live in Belgium, less than a kilometer from the border with The Netherlands. I drive through the netherlands to get to and back from work everyday and all we have as a border is just a sign saying 'Netherlands' & 'Belgium'
The interesting thing about it in my experience was how stringent the American side is. As a US citizen with a passport and veteran ID, they grilled me coming back into the US, it felt like an interrogation. The Canadians were just like “don’t bring any guns or drugs bro welcome to Canada.”
Wow, I always get hassled with questions both going up north and back south... I try to answer each question directly and to-the-point, but then get probing follow-on questions. So annoying, as if I'm being singled-out.
I have been 4 times to Canada, 3 arriving by plane and 1 land crossing at the Buffalo, NY / Fort Erie, ON border. They gave me a hard every time I arrived at their international airports, repeating the same questions they had asked me before. They always let me in, but I chose not to go back anymore. I have been more than 30 times to Europe over the past 22 years, including the UK (which has a terrible reputation as well) and the Europeans have never been mean to me.
Wow, an awful lot of questions at the first booth (American side?), all about commerce, they don’t care if you are a terrorist or criminal but damned if you’re gonna leave without paying some taxes......
That's the Canadian side. You don't have to deal with the American side on the way back to Canada. For me, crossing back isn't bad at all. Crossing into the US is horrific. I wouldn't dare recording that, I'd probably end up in jail.
@@PunkRicksVideos I second that. normally Canadian officials are very professional and friendly. same with the UUSS but I feel like they're a little more If'ish about things.
This was at Queenston/Lewiston. Probably around noon on a weekday. That's the best time to cross. I know the borders well, and know what times to avoid.
I'm going to canada this week, do they check you bags/luggage by hand or is it machine that checks it cause theres a machine that checks it in the airports, this is my first time crossing the border and I'm asking this because my backpack that I'mma bring it's very messy and it's gonna be so embarrassing if they check it by hand so if anyone knows pls tell me so I can clean out my backpack
Ok crossing the border from the States to Canada isn't that bad... What are the restrictions for this year (2021) if you drive to the border? I live in the State of Wisconsin... I always wanted to go and visit Canada looks amazing!!! ♥️♥️♥️
It really does. And that’s both ways. The American side is usually worse for me. I am a law abiding citizen, yet I get tremendous anxiety when I have to cross the border.
@@PunkRicksVideos yeah I understand, I would feel the same if someone talking to me with this attitude. She should be sweet & friendly often. This will only result in bad reputation for the American side.
@@Afahs993 That's a Canadian talking to him like that you fool. He's going back INTO CANADA. You only deal with Americans when going into the USA. And I find the USA side to be polite.
That was one thing I found extremely odd but also miss. I was stationed in Germany and I drove to other countries and it’s like driving into another state in the US you just see a sign and that’s it your in a whole different country
I don't know what the answer is. However, both the US and Canada have a jus solis system for nationality, which means birthright citizenship. If you're born on US soil, you're an American, or if you're born on Canadian soil, you're a Canadian, so I guess you'd be both. Most countries in the world do not have birthright citizenship, just wanted to add that.
@@Andreas4696 there have been some interesting cases about people whose parents are Canadian citizens but they themselves were born in the US since the closest hospital was in the US.. basically some of them found out they weren't Canadian citizens (if they weren't registered), at least at first.. search "Lost Canadians" on Wikipedia..
. personally, I hand them my passport voluntarily before they even ask for it I'll say 85% of the time they won't even look at the passport. they'll ask you basic questions and ready to go
I was reading somewhere that you don’t “need” a passport to go from us to Canada? That you can use ,if you have them all but your ID, brith certificate and social security card? Is that not true?
Phenomena Washington you do, but if you’re smart you don’t wait for them to ask for it. You hand it to them as soon as you drive up. If they have to ask, that’s strike one against you.
You don't need a passport to enter Canada. You just need one when you go back to the US. So unless you live in Canada, it is wise to have a passport on you otherwise you're kinda stuck there once you cross the border. That isn't necessarily a bad thing, though. This country is falling apart. Looking forward to moving to Canada when I finish college!
Hey Maria Dorado. Can you please update me on the particular vehicle documents required for your trip. I mean like some special insurance card etc. Thanks
@G Hernandez No, assuming you're a US citizen, you can use a passport card, enhanced driving licence, NEXUS card or birth/naturalization certificate+official photo ID
As a Asian American going to and coming back from Canada is way harder for a person of color. I was interrogated, detained, car searched, and treated a criminal by the US border patrol.
If you don't have much to compare it to, you can't be sure it was based on race. I'm not saying that it can't be the reason, I'm just saying that it could be standard or maybe you were off to them idk. Places are different.
They freaking accuse me of criminal even before searching my car. I hate Canada since that day forward and I would never go there again. Horrible experience.
are you kidding me?.my brother went through even more than you did! they even took all his money and he is more of a white guy than the driven snow!! dont make this about race you dumbass ..this war against canadians is political not racial..americans have ALWAYS hated us going over their borders and that a sure fact..
@@canamsledder oh 🤐 I didn't know that so American and Canadian need passport and citizenship of both countries to travel I thought then can travel only by showing their passports
Duty and tariffs come in beyond a certain point. They don't care you brought the kids 3 I heart NY shirts, or you bring in a bottle of Genuine Canadian Maple Syrup, but if it is a few hundred dollars.... be ready to pay tariffs (tax) in most cases
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The van in front of you got sent to secondary inspection lol
That makes me so happy when I see that, cuz then they most likely won't send me.
I got sent to it because I answered affirmative to owning firearms. None were with me, though. The most interesting thing they found was some spent gum wrappers.
That's happened to be on more than one occasion at that very same Queenston-Lewiston border crossing, as well as the Buffalo-Fort Erie crossing downriver to the south. Despite showing them all my proper IDs and passport, they would tell me to pull over to the side and one or two black-clad RCMP officers would search my entire car (even frisking me), causing some delay. But I was never booked, arrested, fined, or refused entry into Canada. I guess they would suspect a single guy driving for a weekend vacation road trip through southern Ontario slightly suspect.
@@mattp.3949 Canada is picky like hell lol
@@mattp.3949
I used to cross the border daily as a truck driver. Never got sent to secondary as a trucker, whenever I traveled personally it was maybe 1/3 the time I got secondary inspection. I never got frisked although one time I was asked if I had a concealed pistol license in the US (I do) and then asked if I owned a gun then they asked me to remove my fleece jacket. Then they let me in.
I recognize that voice! Older lady with long brown hair. Never very friendly.
canamsledder As I watched this I was thinking about how the CBSA lady must really love her job.
@@drewconway7135 I think she retired. Haven't seen her in a while. Most guards are pleasant.
canamsledder That’s usually been my experience going into Canada. Coming to the US, on the other hand....
canamsledder she must have worked there a while. Doesnt sound nice at all
Me not knowing what y’all talkin about 👁👄👁
Canadian here who went to school in Buffalo. Crossed that border 50 times. Always found the Americans to be friendly. Coming back to Canada the guards were always a pain in the ass.
They're soo intense... I find that in the last years the US has gotten more relaxed while the cbsa have been crazier
They act like the us customs when you come back from mexico
cant agree more
Funny I have a great experience both U.S and Canada guards, super friendly I can't really say a single bad thing about crossing the border, and Canadians are super friendly, we love vacationing in Canada I can surely say the best vacations ever are in Canada
I’ve found the CBSA to be thorough, but extremely polite and professional. Some of the CBP I’ve dealt with, particularly at Michigan-Ontario crossings, were insufferable.
That women didint even say hi, well that was so very polite!
border patrol ppl r a special breed
@@gigachud35 A few weeks ago on our way into Ontario the border agent greeted us with a very stern, "Hello!" It definitely wasn't a friendly hello, but I guess we should be thankful we got a greeting at all :)
I was in Canada 🇨🇦 in 2015 and 2018 without a passport bc my mother is a Truck Driver
im trucker too they never ask us what we buy in usa
@@whatme1923 they did too us
The international border is at 1:59
Welcome to Canada
I've always wanted to travel to Canada
Come to Canada! You will enjoy it😃
Me to
It’s boring in the USA
Me too and I want to stay there
I've been to Toronto a few years back. It is awesome and beautiful. You won't regret it. I want to go back again and again
The radio is talking about a $20,000 belt made made by a world class designer which wwe couldn’t find, i read that Conrad Thompson has the actual belt
Hahahaha!!! I wouldn't doubt it!
I'm playing on doing a TH-cam video about a band that started by traveling into Canada to busk and I'm looking for stock footage of Canada border crossing - could I use 10-20 sec of this video if I attribute it to you? Thanks!
This is what American sports fans do if they travel to Canada!
As someone who lives in a country that doesn't share a land border with any other country (Australia), I have always been interested in how countries that do share land borders mark out the border between them, and the way that people are allowed to cross the border.
I live in Belgium, less than a kilometer from the border with The Netherlands. I drive through the netherlands to get to and back from work everyday and all we have as a border is just a sign saying 'Netherlands' & 'Belgium'
FR1908Rdam it’s the same with the border between U.K. and Republic of Ireland, just a sign that you’ve entered the territory
Graham Clayton I read this same comment in another video, just come and see
@@dee74raz there are few signs saying you've entered NI, its mostly just differences in speed limit signs.
The interesting thing about it in my experience was how stringent the American side is. As a US citizen with a passport and veteran ID, they grilled me coming back into the US, it felt like an interrogation. The Canadians were just like “don’t bring any guns or drugs bro welcome to Canada.”
Hamilton is my Hometown too 👌 anyone here from Hamilton, ON
Wow, I always get hassled with questions both going up north and back south... I try to answer each question directly and to-the-point, but then get probing follow-on questions. So annoying, as if I'm being singled-out.
Something to Wrestle!!! Bruce Pritchard
Starts at 2:47
Cool video
One time in google earth or maps they crossed the border but it takes a while to find it
I'm like... "Conrad Thompson is driving?"
And Bruce Prichard is riding shotgun lol
I have been 4 times to Canada, 3 arriving by plane and 1 land crossing at the Buffalo, NY / Fort Erie, ON border. They gave me a hard every time I arrived at their international airports, repeating the same questions they had asked me before. They always let me in, but I chose not to go back anymore. I have been more than 30 times to Europe over the past 22 years, including the UK (which has a terrible reputation as well) and the Europeans have never been mean to me.
Do American/Canadian border guards send each other the information you just gave a few minutes ago? I think they know from your licence, your address.
It’s a connected system between the two countries. They share info about when you are crossing.
Bruh the people at the Peach Arch crossing are so friendly why was this lady so miserable
Because people are people, and some people are assholes.
Do they do a quick background check or anything? Like when you hand the Canadian side your passport/card
train professionals andy, they're pretty good at decoding human behavior
They scan the barcode on your passport, and all your info comes up. Anything bad will be right at the top.
Hmmm got refused an ETA to fly into Canada due to a 9 year old drink driving offence - was wondering if driving in would be any different?
@@KylePieri The rule is, first 5 years after conviction no entry. 5-10 years you need a pardon and after 10 years you should be able to cross.
@@KylePieri Forget i rather travel to uk then stupid canada they always refuse unless u have a visa lol
Wow, an awful lot of questions at the first booth (American side?), all about commerce, they don’t care if you are a terrorist or criminal but damned if you’re gonna leave without paying some taxes......
That's the Canadian side. You don't have to deal with the American side on the way back to Canada. For me, crossing back isn't bad at all. Crossing into the US is horrific. I wouldn't dare recording that, I'd probably end up in jail.
Those are very typical questions that Canadian customs officers will ask.
@@PunkRicksVideos I second that. normally Canadian officials are very professional and friendly. same with the UUSS but I feel like they're a little more If'ish about things.
@Rick Sanchez C137: Have you never been across an international land border?
Punk Rick's Videos what happens when you cross to the US
What part you crossed it doesn’t look busy?
This was at Queenston/Lewiston. Probably around noon on a weekday. That's the best time to cross. I know the borders well, and know what times to avoid.
Punk Rick's Videos thanks 👋🏽
@phục êwê When the cops ain't lookin'!
I'm going to canada this week, do they check you bags/luggage by hand or is it machine that checks it cause theres a machine that checks it in the airports, this is my first time crossing the border and I'm asking this because my backpack that I'mma bring it's very messy and it's gonna be so embarrassing if they check it by hand so if anyone knows pls tell me so I can clean out my backpack
They only go through through your bags if you get sent for a secondary inspection. If so, they check it by hand.
Ok crossing the border from the States to Canada isn't that bad... What are the restrictions for this year (2021) if you drive to the border? I live in the State of Wisconsin... I always wanted to go and visit Canada looks amazing!!! ♥️♥️♥️
@BigLilChungus well what if you have a passport from the States and your going to spend time in Canada will they let you cross?
@BigLilChungus ok thanks for that
I might have to cross illegaly they never let me in who knows why maybe they hate americans lol
The way she's asking the question makes you feel guilty or doing some wrong...
It really does. And that’s both ways. The American side is usually worse for me. I am a law abiding citizen, yet I get tremendous anxiety when I have to cross the border.
@@PunkRicksVideos yeah I understand, I would feel the same if someone talking to me with this attitude.
She should be sweet & friendly often. This will only result in bad reputation for the American side.
@@Afahs993 That's a Canadian talking to him like that you fool. He's going back INTO CANADA. You only deal with Americans when going into the USA. And I find the USA side to be polite.
did you have to hand over any identifying information like a passport, ID, etc?
Yes. Hand them your passport as soon as you drive up. If you wait for them to ask you for it, that’s strike one.
in europe we drive across
Nothing better than driving from Belgium to the Netherlands and not knowing where the border was.
cameron burke I’ve always wanted to go to the Netherlands. My grandmas family is from Holland and they came here to Canada in 1911.
That was one thing I found extremely odd but also miss. I was stationed in Germany and I drove to other countries and it’s like driving into another state in the US you just see a sign and that’s it your in a whole different country
In Europe you don't live next to the mind of scum they drag up in the US
cameron burke As someone from the Netherlands, we sure ‘feel’ the Belgian border lol
Wait if a woman gave birth to a baby right on the line of USA and Canada and the baby was equally on both lines would the baby be American or Canadian
Both probably
I don't know what the answer is. However, both the US and Canada have a jus solis system for nationality, which means birthright citizenship. If you're born on US soil, you're an American, or if you're born on Canadian soil, you're a Canadian, so I guess you'd be both. Most countries in the world do not have birthright citizenship, just wanted to add that.
@@Andreas4696 there have been some interesting cases about people whose parents are Canadian citizens but they themselves were born in the US since the closest hospital was in the US.. basically some of them found out they weren't Canadian citizens (if they weren't registered), at least at first.. search "Lost Canadians" on Wikipedia..
Do you have to have a passport to cross?
Yes you do to enter Canada from any county
Usually. Unless you have a Nexus card or enhanced drivers licence.
Blue, blue sky......
These people are from the south I can tell
Yo I need answer like right now. Can I go to canada with my state id but without my green card.
passport is mandatory.
Punk Rick's Videos what about a passport card?
Andy Betzwiser passport card is fine.
Do they even ask for a passport?
Anyone who is smart hands it to them as they drive up. They are a lot less testy if they don't have to ask you for it.
. personally, I hand them my passport voluntarily before they even ask for it I'll say 85% of the time they won't even look at the passport. they'll ask you basic questions and ready to go
in europe we use id card
Yes they do ask for your passport/ID
iiKiller206 IDK if Canadians have this but americans can get this special ID which allows border crossings like this
Canada is the best
It says you are Canadian citizens but you sound like you are from Texas. I know there's a story here haha. Love the video.
I’m as Canadian as maple syrup.
I was reading somewhere that you don’t “need” a passport to go from us to Canada? That you can use ,if you have them all but your ID, brith certificate and social security card? Is that not true?
That's absolutely false.
If you have a ID you can cross Canada, I used to not have a passport and I had a ID so I could cross
iiKiller206 Clips how long ago would you say
Kendra Jones your comment is confusing (Not trying to be rude)
iiKiller206 Clips you said you “used” to not have a passport an crosses with just an ID.
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Does it say HUMP?
Loti demon yes
The bump in the road is called a hump
You can't see?
Yes 😭 get ur mind out the gutter
As a American citizen what documents would I need to drive to Canada?
Passport
Passport or passport card.
Oh gawd is that a riceburner?...
No, my cars bearings needed replacing.
I always thought Buffalo was across the Canadian Border from Toronto.
Toronto is about an hour and a half away from the border, and you can cross at Fort Erie/Buffalo, Niagara Falls, or Queenston/Lewiston.
One of the ▶️
I thought you had to show a passport?
Phenomena Washington you do, but if you’re smart you don’t wait for them to ask for it. You hand it to them as soon as you drive up. If they have to ask, that’s strike one against you.
You don't need a passport to enter Canada. You just need one when you go back to the US. So unless you live in Canada, it is wise to have a passport on you otherwise you're kinda stuck there once you cross the border. That isn't necessarily a bad thing, though. This country is falling apart. Looking forward to moving to Canada when I finish college!
Did they ask for a passport
If you’re smart, you don’t wait for them to ask, you hand it to them as soon as you drive up.
I’m going to Canada tomorrow in a car I live in Washington state
Hey Maria Dorado. Can you please update me on the particular vehicle documents required for your trip. I mean like some special insurance card etc. Thanks
Please
Can you still go with just an enhanced drivers license?
@@MitchM77 Yes you can
@G Hernandez No, assuming you're a US citizen, you can use a passport card, enhanced driving licence, NEXUS card or birth/naturalization certificate+official photo ID
All we have to say is that you have to honour our J-Treaty. And they let us through no question ask, that simple.
She asked the same questions over and over again
They try to get you flustered to see if you change your story.
What documentation do you need if you’re visiting a friend who lives in Canada ? I heard all you need is a Visa and a Passport. Is that true?
Passport.
What is your citizenship? Visas are not required for citizens of most developed states
For US citizens and greencard holders (regardless of country), just bring your US passport or foreign passport w/matching US greencard
@@AvtoWow Green card holders don't need a passport, just the green card (including for entry to Canada at the US land border). Otherwise correct.
@@martinfrostnas6610 thanks for that, I didn't know
As a Asian American going to and coming back from Canada is way harder for a person of color. I was interrogated, detained, car searched, and treated a criminal by the US border patrol.
Omg I'm a South Asian but I don't look Asian at all and I'm going to canada this week, if this happens to me I'mma be so mad
If you don't have much to compare it to, you can't be sure it was based on race. I'm not saying that it can't be the reason, I'm just saying that it could be standard or maybe you were off to them idk. Places are different.
Important guy commenting try being nice
They freaking accuse me of criminal even before searching my car. I hate Canada since that day forward and I would never go there again. Horrible experience.
are you kidding me?.my brother went through even more than you did! they even took all his money and he is more of a white guy than the driven snow!! dont make this about race you dumbass ..this war against canadians is political not racial..americans have ALWAYS hated us going over their borders and that a sure fact..
FIRST!!!!!
Man you can cross the border in no time in Canada not like Mexico which is over a 3 hour wait period.
It totally depends when you cross. It can get ridiculous. I make sure to pick off peak times to cross.
I once waited 9 hours on the us mexico border 😂
this isnt a busy border crossing, detroit to windsor can take many hours
**Laughs in Schengen**
What’s wrong with them?
Forget canada, i might go in illegally to many citizens get refused entry no fellonies nothing lol
Sounds like u got a bad wheel bearing
Yep. Got it fixed a few years ago now.
They ask you if you bought anything in Canada damn that bossy
Oh dear so American and Canadian don't need password to travel eachother countries 😯😯😯
Really? Try crossing without one! You need a passport, nexus card, permanent resident card or enhanced license to cross.
@@canamsledder oh 🤐 I didn't know that so American and Canadian need passport and citizenship of both countries to travel I thought then can travel only by showing their passports
I’m so blessed to live in USA
Why does it matter how much $$ u spent in another country?
This will effect in their economy.
They can make you pay the taxes. There is an allowable amount, after that they can make you pay.
Duty and tariffs come in beyond a certain point. They don't care you brought the kids 3 I heart NY shirts, or you bring in a bottle of Genuine Canadian Maple Syrup, but if it is a few hundred dollars.... be ready to pay tariffs (tax) in most cases
Stay in the US.