Our First RV Trip to Canada - Tips for Border Crossing, Internet, Credit Cards

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After 16 years of full timing, we FINALLY crossed the border into Canada in our Travato GL camper van this summer! We had an amazing time exploring southern Ontario.
In this video we cover some of the highlights of our 3-week trip and some tips for border crossings, mobile internet access and money/spending considerations.
For the full blog post, including details on each stop:
www.technomadia.com/2022/09/o...
Opening song:
'Straight Up' by Shakiban - shakiban.bandcamp.com/album/za
Camera Gear Used:
iPhone 13Pro Max
Mavic 2 Pro Drone: amzn.to/2DAn9nY
Shure MV88 Microphone: amzn.to/2Qys3I6
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We're Cherie & Chris and we've been full time technomads since 2006. We are owned by Kiki (meow).
We have a fleet of nomadic vessels that we split our time between - a 1961 GM 4106 vintage bus, a 1999 Bayliner 4788 motor yacht and a 2016 Travato 59G van conversion. You'll find RV, van and boat life content here, as we feel inspired to share - sometimes topical, sometimes travelogues, sometimes just hanging out.
We love sharing a slice of our life with others, and also blog at www.technomadia.com, Facebook and Instagram. We use the name 'Technomadia' in all those places. Come join the adventure however you choose!
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@MA-jr8hj Жыл бұрын

In 2000 we were full timing in a class c and went in and out of Canada many times. One time we were searched and the officer opened an upper cabinet and a whole box of feminine products fell out on his head. And that was the end of that search! My 12-year-old and I traveled alone for a lot of the time while my husband was off on jobs and at the very first Canadian Campground we stayed in the ranger told us they had a shower but you had to take a loonie. I looked at him and said my husband is not with me. Talk about one embarrassed 12-year-old! We recently traveled to Nova Scotia Newfoundland and Labrador back down into Quebec. We really do love Canada .

@SchnuffiJames Жыл бұрын

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

@jazziered142 Жыл бұрын

Canada is so beautiful. I went to Montreal and Quebec City. Quebec City is probably one of the prettiest cities I've ever been to. My Discover card was hit and miss in Canada.

@jeffy7012 Жыл бұрын

Hi guys. I’m planning on heading to CANADA NEXT YEAR. VIDEO WAS VERY HELPFUL THANKS 😊

@franceboucher895 Жыл бұрын

I am so glad you enjoy my country!

@northlander4370 Жыл бұрын

we just crossed the swing bridge at Little Current onto the mainland from Manitoulin Island yesterday June 9/23 .

@FidoHouse Жыл бұрын

This Canadian and former Ontarian glad you had a lovely time. Pleased to say ArriveCan border requirements now dropped. 🇨🇦😃

@FrankBullitt390 Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it up here, the provincial parks are all I use for camping. Ive done Pinery, Macgregor point, Selkirk, Bronte Creek and Point farms most recently, all were great. Best part of the online booking is they have pictures of the sites so you know what you're getting. You were also deep in crown land territory once you were about 30 mins north of Barrie (like US public land) which makes up 80% of Ontario (and Canada). You can stay there for 21 days in each spot, but generally no cell signal. You can find the Ontario crown land atlas online.

@lisarobison3395 Жыл бұрын

We were up in the Muskoka's over the summer. First time I've been that far past Toronto. It was beautiful!

@luminousveiws Жыл бұрын

I hope the AlCan is on your bucket list. I've always thought of it as the ultimate RV trip. Rockies, Yukon, Alaska in all it's variety! We did it in 2003 and are going back in 2023!

@treynolds94 2 ай бұрын

From just East of Toronto in Peterborough. Made the trip a couple years ago to pancake bay was a lovely spot for a week camping trip. We went to sleeping giant the year after in Thunderbay. Also really cool spot. Also where I am in Peterborough is a big part of the great loop boat loop. We have the Peterborough Liftlocks and trent severn waterway. Just north of Peterborough you got the big chute, kirkfeild liftlocks. My uncle has a boat at the marina and have met alot of lovely Americans completing the loop. Maybe see you this summer at Del curry park with the boat parked a the marina. Lots of good concerts this year at Peterborough musicfest longest free summer long concert series. Metric, Teniel Towns, and Down with Webster so far announced.

@BoondockingWithBoomer Жыл бұрын

Hey Chris, Lance here, I am the guy who was talking to you at the dump station at the campground in Owen Sound called Harrison Park campground - It was nice meeting you that day - I cant believe you have friends in Newmarket - I was born and raised there. Were your friends raised and born there? I might have gone to school with them - Newmarket was a small town years ago (only had 2 high schools) take care safe travels - Lance from Canada on my WAY to Florida

@sabinejost-wachsmuth716 Жыл бұрын

Three times crossing into Canada, never had a problem, but coming back into the US as a citizen, crossing into ND it was a different story 🙈🙄 So happy you got to visit Canada with Kiki 😊

@gwine9087 Жыл бұрын

As someone who crossed, into the US, hundreds of times, with multi-entry visas, you would be amazed at the hassle the I got.

@karenpolansky9097 Жыл бұрын

You were in my neck of the woods! Newmarket/Barrie area is where I call home nowadays. Glad you enjoyed it. Sorry about your “gift”.

@Technomadia Жыл бұрын

Such a lovely area.. we really enjoyed our visit there. And got to Barrie for Kempenfest. Lots of fun!

@DennisWintjes2 Жыл бұрын

I live close to Newmarket. Had I known!!! You intraverts! I am glad we treated you well. Like 264. I came looking to see if you were giving an update on YNot/Hurricane Ian. I hope you/YNOT are well

@SilversidesSage Жыл бұрын

Pancake Bay is a favorite for me. I've done your whole route in my Eurovan. My free beer offer in Traverse City still stands!

@Technomadia Жыл бұрын

We actually stayed in Traverse City after returning the US... but we were both still testing positive for COVID for the whole time. So we laid low.

@SilversidesSage Жыл бұрын

@@Technomadia That's a bummer, it would have been cool to meet you three. I hope you enjoyed Traverse City what of it you were able to explore.

@martineduhaime826 Жыл бұрын

It was to hot in the US , lol , came cooling yourselves, welcome , I am from Quebec

@Technomadia Жыл бұрын

It definitely was great to avoid the heat!

@darrylb4048 Жыл бұрын

Great Loop add on. You probably know this but the GL can also be extended on the Canadian side so that you go down the St Lawerence, that will lead you through Not, Que, NB, NS and around to Maine. thanks.

@Technomadia Жыл бұрын

We have a friend who just completed the Downeast Loop... bit more technically challenging than we currently feel us or our boat is up for.

@darrylb4048 Жыл бұрын

@@Technomadia Im from the east coast and now live in west coast and do believe that in summer your boat could do it. but hey, im not the sea dog. have fun.

@lynngreydanus-smith8816 Жыл бұрын

I live on the Trent Severn I’m keeping an eye on your travels on why not. I have a winery and a few brewery’s to introduce you to

@skpjoecoursegold366 Жыл бұрын

yes, the Canadians are such nice people.............................where have I heard that before?

@johnnylightning1491 Жыл бұрын

Ya, you betcha, Canada is awesome. The only time I've been to Canada since the border crossing insanity was put into place the crossing into Canada was uneventful but for the return I sat on my motorcycle for about 45 minutes customs could make sure I wasn't smuggling any illegals in my saddlebags. The agent was fine but wait was horrendous. Fortunately it was downhill so I could just let my bike coast down the ramp instead of having to start is every 30 seconds. Keep the good stuff coming guys.

@annettemills2399 Жыл бұрын

I think I Just saw your Travato parked. Looks like you may have taken a bike ride in Illinois! I won’t say where. Then you walked right by our Sportsmobile camper van. Have fun!

@Technomadia Жыл бұрын

Hey there.. we are in IL currently, and did take a bike ride. And we did walk by a Sportsmobile along the lake this morning. However the grey Travato with no bikes on the rack parked in the lot isn't ours (we saw it too). We're in a blue Travato and one loop over.

@annettemills2399 Жыл бұрын

@@Technomadia haha. What a coincidence. We are drinking wine at a local winery. We will be walking tonight. If we see you we’ll say hi, but don’t worry we won’t bug you!

@juliebolduc802 Жыл бұрын

First time listener. Thanks for sharing this information. Hubby is Canadian-American and all of his family live there. We are heading that way this summer. Leaving from Florida, stopping at friends and families along the way in various states. Want to take @ 3 weeks to get there & stay 3-5 weeks. Any other things we should be aware of? We have crossed many times but not with our travel trailer and service dog.

@Technomadia Жыл бұрын

Have a fun trip.. we shared everything we know!

@stephenjackson5102 Жыл бұрын

Hi. When you were at the marina in Sanford, FL where did you get diesel fuel?

@Technomadia Жыл бұрын

Sanford Boatworks can get it in if you call in advance.

@stephenjackson5102 Жыл бұрын

@@Technomadia Thanks

@MrScottmccarthy Жыл бұрын

So I have a question, I drive from USA into Canada border and when they say "Where are you from"? and I say I was born in Toronto Canada but got my citizenship in 1977 and moved to NC, do I tell them I am from North Carolina OR do I tell them i originally from Toronto but live in NC??? OR.... do I keep it simple and just say I'm from North Carolina and visiting for the day. Thanks

@MrScottmccarthy Жыл бұрын

It looks like you dont need the ARRIV-Can app anymore. We went into Canada in 2021 and the that app was required.

@Technomadia Жыл бұрын

We just told them we're from our place of domicile .

@MrScottmccarthy Жыл бұрын

@@Technomadia Thanks so much. By the way, your video was awesome. Thanks

@soniadowney7427 6 ай бұрын

I live in newmarket

@daniellavoie8379 Жыл бұрын

Sorry you were forced to use Trudeau's mandatory ArriveCAN app. He is a major pain in the behind.

@Technomadia Жыл бұрын

We found it super convenient and organized.. no complaints about it at all.

@shaneyoung3407 11 ай бұрын

Whiner

@daniellavoie8379 11 ай бұрын

@@shaneyoung3407 So you like to be governed hard... very hard.

@shaneyoung3407 11 ай бұрын

@@daniellavoie8379 if those Conservatives could ever win election, I’m sure we’d all live the best lives ever.

@daniellavoie8379 11 ай бұрын

@shaneyoung3407 Vote for your local Conservative MP at the next election and see what happens. Pierre can't mess up the country more than Justin and his fools have over the last 8 years.

@sotheyallsay Жыл бұрын

Welcome to my home

@sotheyallsay Жыл бұрын

Would loved to have shown you guys around

@robertestes5887 Жыл бұрын

What would be interesting is y'all going to Canada in the bus.

@Technomadia Жыл бұрын

Not sure what would be more interesting about that? It's just another RV type.

@robertestes5887 Жыл бұрын

Not all motorhomes started life as a cross country bus, furthermore this one is a vintage bus.

@Technomadia Жыл бұрын

But not sure how that would make going to Canada more interesting? We already full timed in our bus many years, taking it across country many years. We have moved on to other styles of travel too. We love our van and boat travels too. They're all interesting to us.

@goodcitizen4587 Жыл бұрын

Hmmm, did you have to get those Safe and Effective jabs to cross borders? That would be a no go for me. Thanks for the vid!

@Technomadia Жыл бұрын

Canada does require vaccination, no problem for us - we got ours the first days we were eligible for our prime and booster. And thankful we did, given how mild of a case we had.