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thirdchildhood

06-25-2018 04:41 PM

American going to Canada, Lake St. Clair, What To Do?

We got our enhanced driver licenses and want to visit Canadian ports on Lake St. Clair and Lake Huron, etc. How do we do this? Who do we call? Do we use phone or VHF radio? Thanks in advance.

DM	06-25-2018 06:36 PM

We use 1-888-can-pass. 226-7277 / Canadian Border Services Agency.

thirdchildhood

06-25-2018 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by DM (Post 4634202)

We use 1-888-can-pass. 226-7277 / Canadian Border Services Agency.

Doesn't that require a can-pass card?

DM	06-25-2018 06:53 PM

No, we don't have those or enhanced licenses. We call when we dock. Do not exit the boat. We wait for instructions and we do have pass ports. They give us a number that we write on painters tape and display on the boat. Sometimes they come and see us but usually not. Seems we're on file and they are familiar with the boat and passengers. We also always check back in on the US side at our local customs dock near our marina.

TR3	06-25-2018 08:13 PM

following

JIMKID Motorsports

06-26-2018 05:52 AM

take out half your brain just kidding

Bobthebuilder

06-26-2018 07:43 AM

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The 1-888-226-7277 works with or without CanPass. Have passports for all on board and your boat docs. it's unlikely they will pay you a visit. Zoom in on the attached map for check in locations and additional information.

Good luck and enjoy,

Bob

thirdchildhood

06-26-2018 01:33 PM

Thanks for the info. I will print it all out and keep it on board.

delsol

07-01-2018 10:11 AM

You should dowoad the ROAM app to get back into the US. Checking into Canada is the easy part checking back into the US is the tougher side....

thirdchildhood

07-01-2018 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by delsol (Post 4635204)

You should dowoad the ROAM app to get back into the US. Checking into Canada is the easy part checking back into the US is the tougher side....

I hadn't thought about that! What does ROAM app do? Also is there a way to check into Canada via VHF while I'm near the harbor? That way I'd avoid an international phone call charge. We were in Canadian waters this week but didn't go ashore.

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