| Times To Avoid |
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.Weekdays Gamblers going to the Windsor Casino.
9:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Friday/Saturday, U.S.A. teens going to Windsor Bars.
Rush Hours 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Weekdays |
| Best Time |
For travel is late mornings, to early afternoons, and Sunday night. |
| Id Required |
Drivers license, Car registration, and proof of birth, or passport. |
| Customs Inspection |
Be warned breaking rules can result in fines, penalties, and impounding of car, or truck. |
| Inspection Tips |
Be courteous, have Proper Id Ready.
Stop directly in front of Customs Officer with your Radio Off.
Pay attention, to question, and then answer directly with a short sentence.
Don't volunteer information, talk about the weather, sports, or ramble on, they are busy people, they've heard
it all..
When asked to open luggage, or trunk, do it without hesitation, so have keys ready. |
| Returning to U.S.A. Taxes and Duties |
If you stayed less than 48 hours in Canada you may bring $200 dollars (US) , of goods in All including gifts for
you and others.
No Tax or Duty if you stayed in Canada at least 48 hours, on the first $400 dollars (US) , on All goods bought
or received, including 50 cigars 200 cigarettes, and one 33.8 fl. oz. bottle of liquor. |
| Fresh Fruits |
All Citrus fruits, are prohibited from entry or re-entry into the U.S.A. Most normal, local fruits and vegetables
O.K. for personal use |
| Drugs |
Narcotics, Marijuana, Steroids, and other dangerous drugs are prohibited from transport to and from Canada. Penalty
of Impounding, and seizure, for violations. Travelers with habit forming medication, best to have prescription
and notice. |
| Guns |
Do Not carry guns, bullets, mace, or other weapons over the borders.
Buying weapons in Canada requires an import permit. |
| G.S.T. Refunds |
U.S.A. residents are entitled to a refund of Canada's 7% (GST) , on purchases up to $500 Canadian. You must go
to the Duty-free shop in Canada with your receipts, to get a refund. |
| Radar Detectors |
Radar detectors in vehicles are prohibited in Ontario and will be confiscated. |
| Notes |
These are general guidelines only, custom inspection rules, and traffic conditions may change.
For questions, about import or exporting quantities, specific items, rules and regulations call your local Customs
Inspector or see U.S. Customs Web Site. |
Your Money's Worth |
At this time $1.00 (US) = about $1.50 (Canadian)
For a more current estimate of the Network rate Check
Here. |