 |
 | Home | Contact Us | FAQ | Search & Site Map | Link to Us |
 | Sign In | Join | Other 45 Sites in Network |
| HomeDiscussion GroupsBoatsPaddle BoatsSailingCruisingBuildingElectronics Related Topics CarsMotorcyclesMore Topics ... |
Boat Forum / Paddle Boats / July 2008Taking kayaks into Canada from USA
I'm going on an extended car camping trip in the Canadian Maritimes, carrying two kayaks on the roof. We'll probably be storing some of the lighter gear in the kayaks (sleeping bags, pillows, life jackets, etc.), due to limited trunk room in the car. Any issues crossing the border into Canada with this rig, or upon return in to the USA? Any issues with vessel registration? Neither of these kayaks (one 17', one 14') must be registered in my home state, so they have no numbers on them, no title, etc. My understanding is only powered boats must be registered in Canada? Do I have to carry regular boat safety gear (flares, whistle, lights, etc.)? We will be just puttering around in these in campground areas, not running expeditions, so I would not normally carry a lot of safety gear (we always wear lifejackets, boats have flotation chambers or air bladders, etc). Just don't want to be surprised by any unknown regs or restrictions at the border or during use in Canada. We will be going to New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, PEI, and Quebec. Thanks for any info, NSS Sorry about the multiple posts. Been having news server problems since TimeWarner dropped Usenet groups :( . NSS > I'm going on an extended car camping trip in the Canadian Maritimes, > carrying two kayaks on the roof. We'll probably be storing some of the [quoted text clipped - 22 lines] > > NSS If you know what to google for, its easy to find out.But... Since you may not know... Here are some websites: http://www.tc.gc.ca/marinesafety/tp/tp511/menu.htm lets you know the safety equipment http://www.tc.gc.ca/marineSafety/menu.htm this area has stuff about registering vessles. Here in Canada (I live in NS, have lived in BC and ON) you do not need to register your canoe, kayak or other small boat like that. Power boats, yes, sail boats, depends on size. In about a month, I will be crossing into USA to bypass parts of Canada to get to Ontario. I wont be paddleing it in the USA. It will remain on top of a trailer. Any problems with that? Micheal I travel to the Bowron Canoe Circuit and Murtle Lake in British Columbia from the Seattle area and have never been questioned about the two boats on the car-top rack going into Canada or re-entering the US. BillB > I'm going on an extended car camping trip in the Canadian Maritimes, > carrying two kayaks on the roof. We'll probably be storing some of the [quoted text clipped - 22 lines] > > NSS Hi, We just got back from a similar trip to PEI and New Brunswick. No problems, however I'm sure if customs wants to look at your boats they will make you take them off and open them up. Have fun. We saw many seals and one porpoise! Later, CTW > I'm going on an extended car camping trip in the Canadian Maritimes, > carrying two kayaks on the roof. We'll probably be storing some of the [quoted text clipped - 22 lines] > > NSS >I'm going on an extended car camping trip in the Canadian Maritimes, >carrying two kayaks on the roof. We'll probably be storing some of the [quoted text clipped - 22 lines] > >NSS We've never had any trouble taking canoes and folding kayaks in & out of Canada (MN/Ont crossing). They never checked our boat tags - sometimes up to date and sometimes expired. Canadian customs is one of the stricter customs I've been through. Know the limits for taking booze & cigarettes across the border. Also, no pepper spray unless marked as bear repellant. Have fun - Canada is a great place to explore. If you have small children, best to have ID for them (copy of birth certificate will do if you don't have any other ID). --- Mark > I'm going on an extended car camping trip in the Canadian Maritimes, > carrying two kayaks on the roof. We'll probably be storing some of the [quoted text clipped - 22 lines] > > NSS Be sure to tell them that the boats are NOT being used for commercial purposes. If you do (like if you say jokingly "well, if someone wants to pay me to take them out....ha,ha..." customs will charge you something outrageous for bringing 'tools' into Canada. I once *was* bringing a fleet of boats into the North Shore for a commercial trip, and customs hammered us to the tune of over $500 per boat. --riverman |
Reply to this Message |
 Sign In
 Join
 My Latest Posts My Monitored Threads My Blog My Photo Gallery My Profile My Homepage Start New Thread Enable EMail Alerts Rate this Thread
|
©2008 Advenet LLC Privacy Policy - Terms of Use
This website includes both content owned or controlled by Advenet as well as content owned or controlled by third parties.