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(Msg. 1) Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2008 7:48 am
Post subject: Taking kayaks into Canada from USA
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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,
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2008 8:25 am
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2008 2:51 pm
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"spike" <carolina_nss RemoveThis @hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> 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
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 >> Stay informed about: Taking kayaks into Canada from USA |
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2008 5:33 pm
Post subject: Re: Taking kayaks into Canada from USA [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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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
"spike" <carolina_nss.TakeThisOut@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:g4ah3p$6v5$1@registered.motzarella.org...
> 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 >> Stay informed about: Taking kayaks into Canada from USA |
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Fri Jul 04, 2008 8:36 pm
Post subject: Re: Taking kayaks into Canada from USA [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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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
"spike" <carolina_nss DeleteThis @hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:g4ah3p$6v5$1@registered.motzarella.org...
> 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 >> Stay informed about: Taking kayaks into Canada from USA |
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 7:51 pm
Post subject: Re: Taking kayaks into Canada from USA [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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On Mon, 30 Jun 2008 07:48:42 -0400, spike <carolina_nss.DeleteThis@hotmail.com>
wrote:
>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
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).
---
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(Msg. 7) Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2008 8:13 pm
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On Jun 30, 7:48 pm, spike <carolina_... DeleteThis @hotmail.com> wrote:
> 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
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.
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