| Author | Message | ||
     Chainsaw |
 I have an ambitious road trip planned from Denver, CO to Hyder/Stewart Alaska, weather permitting (not snowing) . This will bring me into the land of Shania Twain, Molsen, and Hockey for vast distances. My previous forays into the Great White North have been less than 100 miles. My primary concerns are staying off of gravel/muddy roads, not getting body-cavity searched by Mounties, and avoiding becoming Sasquatch's "love interest". I will be traveling in Alberta and British Columbia. Any roads I should out right avoid? I'm on a Sporty with limited suspension travel Are gas stations frequent? my max range is around 190 miles Should I get any Canadian currency?do Canadian prostitutes take Greenbacks?  Will my Leatherman with a 2.25" blade get confiscated at the border? Speed limits enforced? I pretty well have my general gear needs taken care of. I have done several road trips of this distance before. Other than that, any Canada specific travel tips would be appreciated. Thanks, eh! | ||
| Iamike |
http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/6817/66505.html?1095984801 Visit this link in the Tale Section, also 'Buellers Invade the Rock' in the Storm Fronts for a little info on a ride several of us took last summer. It discusses law enforment issues and such. For the money I found it was best to use your ATM card onece you cross and then charge most stuff. That way your bank can do the conversion for you. Your knife should be fine, we had a little more trouble coming back than going in. | ||
| Buellbob |
Roads are good, no wagon ruts or stuff like that. Gas is available in many places. As you go farther north(northern B.C)I believe the gas stations thin out a bit. I cross the border with my knife all the time, never been searched (cavity or other). I honestly can't recall the last time I was even sent inside. Your money is good up here if you want to bring some or like Iamike said we have atms, saves carrying a large amount of cash around. The Mounties are okay just bring sugar cubes for their horses. Speed limits are like yours, you'll probably be left alone unless your way over the limit. You doing this trip soon? We don't have any snow right now but you never know some freaky stuff is happening with our weather right now. I think you'll like us cause we like you guys. Ciao, Bob | ||
| Ray_maines |
Generally, the hardest part about travel in Canada is crossing the boarder coming back into the U.S. That's where you're half likely to get body-cavity searched searched. | ||
| Bcordb3 |
A must is to close every sentence with an ay. You will see what I mean ay. | ||
| Whodom |
Be sure and watch the movie "Strange Brew" before you leave. Take off, you hoser! | ||
| Chainsaw |
You doing this trip soon? Leaving July 2nd. I'm used to some freaky weather. We can get snow here in Denver anytime from Sept. till, June, year round at elevation. I'll ride in rain, not in snow (intentionally anyway). Last time i crossed into Canada (Port of Oungre, Saskatchewan) the border patrol went thru everything I owned. Telling them I'm traveling into Canada for a picture and a t-shirt must sound suspicious. Canadians were very friendly. I stopped at a liquor store and they were giving away shirts with the purchase of a case of beer. Some patrons in the parking lot gave me theirs.  I have seen "Strange Brew"! Are all Canadians like Bob and Doug McKensie? | ||
| Johnc |
Chainsaw, I live in Edmonton, you will need to pass through here to get to Alaska. If you need anything on your way just e-mail me befor you leave and I'll give you my phone #. John | ||
| Newfie_buell |
You should come to Newfoundland before going!!!! Oh yeah - way too far!!!! | ||
| Doughnut |
BRING BACK SKREECH! (sp?) | ||
| Awprior |
I still have a bottle of that stuff left, waiting for a special occasion. Haven't determined what though. I still remember the trip to the liquor store, then to the corner market to get hotdog buns and ice. Party? Yeah. Shoulda seen newfie the next afternoon (woke up pretty late myself...) | ||
| Fullpower |
CALL YOUR INSURANCE AGENT, OBTAIN ONE EACH: CANADIAN INTER-PROVINCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE LIABILITY INSURANCE CARD (he shouted) this card will be furnished (free) by your insurer, and will serve as proof of insurance, valid in canada, eh. you DO want this card prior to travel in canada. have fun. | ||
| M1combat |
Don't ask for Ketchup with your fries... They will immediately know you are an American and will treat you accordingly. Ask for Mayo or at the least ranch dressing. | ||
| Rek |
Don't ask for Ketchup with your fries... Ask for vinegar. Yes it's true, them Canucks put vinegar on their fries, ay. Rob | ||
| Grndskpr |
Are all Canadians like Bob and Doug McKensie Yes R | ||
| Chainsaw |
John: Thanks! PM'd ya. Fullpower: Just left a message for my agent. By one each you mean per providence? Doughnut: I understand SKREECH is some sort of libation. Can it double as bike fuel in a pinch too? M1: They will immediately know you are an American I'm certain the 'Colorado' plate will be a dead giveaway. If they don't like me, so be it! Like I tell non-Colorado Natives around here, "If you don't like Colorado, take I-70 west, till you hear a splash." Vinegar! When in Rome, do as the Romans... | ||
| Doughnut |
Can it double as bike fuel in a pinch too? For you, yes, for the Buell, let me know.  | ||
| Iamike |
When we were coming back from Newfoundland we stopped at a Buell dealer in Nova Scotia. A young lad and his family came up from behind. I heard the boy ask his dad "Iowa, is that over in Saskatchewan?" He didn't notice the American flag sticker right above the plate. I thought that it was just Americans that didn't know much about Canada, of course he was only about 9. | ||
| Newfie_buell |
Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm SCREECH!!!!!  Your going to the wrong side of the continent!!!! You need to head east young man - head east!!! I'll give you free accodomation in Western Bay, Newfoundland for a few nights. | ||
| Chainsaw |
Your going to the wrong side of the continent!!!! I have 18 more states to visit, including the New England Area. If it's snowing in British Columbia, I will head east! | ||
| Fullpower |
a single canadian interprovincial motor vehicle liabilty insurance card will do. enjoy your trip. | ||
| Chainsaw |
Got It Yesterday! Thanks for the heads up. | ||
| Gnomad |
Get some Arctic Red beer and a Cuban cigar while in Canada, just because you can. Watch out-my wife found actual RUDE Canadians at Kluane lake, she was flabbergasted! Did I mention the Arctic Red beer? Thassome good stuff mang. The Yukon Gold is so-so but still a helluva lot better than Molestew. | ||
| Ray_maines |
My impression from a recent trip to Whistler Mountain, north of Vancouver in B.C. is that Canadian speed limits are a bit slow and most Canadians seem content to drive at or near the legal limit. The good news is that highway patrol type policemen are few and far between. And FWIW: Radar detectors are illegal in eastern Canada but are OK in B.C. | ||
| Iamike |
I don't recall meeting a rude Candian on our trip. Even the French speaking ones from Quebec were quite friendly. In most cases I would guess that they didn't know we were from the States, but the ones that did know were still quite nice. One guy I talked to on the ferry, that was from Quebec. He was travelling solo on a real nice VFR, kept apologizing because his english was weak. I had to tell him a couple of times not to aplogize since I didn't know any French. | ||
| Shovelheadwolf |
Chainsaw, am in Edmonton as well. Will provide accomodations or at least a free beer. Let me know if you need anything. Am planning a trip up to Alaska with the g/f when I finally get the insurance cheque from the company and can pick up my 04 Buell XB9S in Saskatoon. She rides a Sporty as well. She carries two extra gas cans (a must on the Trans Alaska hiway). Good luck!!! And watch out for MOOSE! (rilly!) |
