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.

 

[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.

 

[highboy4x4]

Question: anyone know the stance on crossing the border with the non lethal Byrna Launches? Kind of like the bear bangers but with a kinetic thump!! I am willing to bet the CS and pepper pellets are no-gos, but plastic pellets…unsure?

 

[MOAK]

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.

Your original wording could easily lead an uninformed reader to believe that it is a recent law enacted by the current unpopular PM and parliment. Thank you for clarifying. There are stupid laws everywhere, some dumber than others. Here in the states all one has to do is cross a state line and end up with state felony charges for not having the proper permit for a sidearm. Stupid? Yes. But the same people that are offended by this stupidity are the same people that have a long history of voting against any form of centralized government. I have a problem with permithrin. What is purchased at a back country outfitter has the very same ingredients as permithrin at a farm/agricultural store. The only difference is the permithrin from the ag store is concentrate and needs to be cut about 10-1.

 

[CR-Venturer]

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.

Your original wording could easily lead an uninformed reader to believe that it is a recent law enacted by the current unpopular PM and parliment. Thank you for clarifying. There are stupid laws everywhere, some dumber than others. Here in the states all one has to do is cross a state line and end up with state felony charges for not having the proper permit for a sidearm. Stupid? Yes. But the same people that are offended by this stupidity are the same people that have a long history of voting against any form of centralized government. I have a problem with permithrin. What is purchased at a back country outfitter has the very same ingredients as permithrin at a farm/agricultural store. The only difference is the permithrin from the ag store is concentrate and needs to be cut about 10-1.

No, it wasn't the current or very recently resigned PM. It happens to have been the same party though.

Common sense is not as common as we would all wish it was, unfortunately.

 

[rgallant]

Question: anyone know the stance on crossing the border with the non lethal Byrna Launches? Kind of like the bear bangers but with a kinetic thump!! I am willing to bet the CS and pepper pellets are no-gos, but plastic pellets…unsure?

Nope CDN LE only in Canada - no one else