In Canada Exploring, now.

[wigsajumper]

Crossed twice last year into Canada. No real issues. Got searched on our initial entry into Canada. They said it was because of the Harbor Freight Rifle case I had on the roof for recovery gear / chairs. Forgot to declare the pocket knives I had in the center console but they didn't say anything to me about them. Just left them laying out on the dashboard. A week later coming back across into Canada there was no issues.

Found out that they don't let blueberries of any form from USA crossing into Canada. Frozen, canned, fresh it doesn't matter.

 

[grubworm]

just wait until Canada implements mandatory FULL body cavity searches for Americans to cross in or out..

 

[CanadianCoyote]

I welcome anyone to visit Canada, even more so Americans since they all have been welcoming to me!
We have some amazing trails and some of the best sightseeing in North America.
I am about 4 hours from Banff but I visit every year.
I am very new to driving off road and trails but it seems like there is a pretty good size community of people that do organized off-road events and a big outdoors community.
I have driven some trails around Canmore and Banff area not far from main highways. Great scenery!
Maybe check out this guys on YouTube, they are based around AB tons and do tons of off roading and camping in Banff and surrounding areas

Overland Alberta

Welcome to Overland Alberta, this YouTube channel was started with the goal of exploring Alberta and occasionally beyond. Here is where we share our memories with family and friends. These videos show fun trails, great camping, good times, and sometimes great camp food. My son just recently...

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[CR-Venturer]

Cool! Let me know if you plan to be around the Edmonton area and we can perhaps meet up for a pint at the pub!

On the bear spray vs pepper spray thing - yes, Canada has some incredibly moronic laws. "Pepper spray" is not allowed, but "bear spray" and even "coyote spray" is allowed...I'll leave off the commentary on WHO installed these laws, for the sake of avoiding all politics on OB, but needless to say, it's one of many very stupid laws enacted by very, very stupid people.

I think I’ve mentioned that over the decades I’ve been coming in & out of Canada a few times a week. Well, if you knew me, you’d know how easily it is to strike up a conversation. I’ve spoken to more than a few agents about the bear spray / pepper / dog spray. The difference is, bear spray is in a huge can that is nearly impossible to carry undetected. Pepper spray can be hidden, therefore a concealed weapon. Stupid? Not really. As a side note- it’s been Canadian law since 1998 so certainly not a new law.

No, it's very stupid, believe me on that. They sell the little pocket sized pepper spray cans at every Canadian Tire marked "dog spray" or "coyote spray" alternatively. Perfectly legal, and contains the exact same stuff as "pepper spray" which is illegal. The fact that it's been around since 1998 doesn't make it any less stupid of a law.