Comments on: Crossing US-Canada Border http://chowtimes.com/2007/10/17/crossing-us-canada-border/ Suanne and Ben's Food and Travel Adventures from Vancouver, BC Sun, 20 Jul 2008 02:56:20 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 By: grammy http://chowtimes.com/2007/10/17/crossing-us-canada-border/#comment-11787 grammy Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:26:13 +0000 http://chowtimes.26miler.com/2007/10/17/crossing-us-canada-border/#comment-11787 paid last week for nexus = $50.00 in either curency paid last week for nexus = $50.00 in either curency

]]> By: ces http://chowtimes.com/2007/10/17/crossing-us-canada-border/#comment-5546 ces Sat, 08 Mar 2008 07:11:02 +0000 http://chowtimes.26miler.com/2007/10/17/crossing-us-canada-border/#comment-5546 Hi! Just wanted to let you know about those sensor pads at the border. We've been wondering about the same thing every time we cross, so I did some researching on the web and finally found an answer. They are Radiation Portal Monitors that detect any type of radiation emanating from things that are nuclear in nature or dirty bombs. Here's a link in case you're wondering: http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/border_security/port_activities/rad_portal1.xml Hi! Just wanted to let you know about those sensor pads at the border. We’ve been wondering about the same thing every time we cross, so I did some researching on the web and finally found an answer. They are Radiation Portal Monitors that detect any type of radiation emanating from things that are nuclear in nature or dirty bombs. Here’s a link in case you’re wondering: http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/border_security/port_activities/rad_portal1.xml

]]> By: Randi http://chowtimes.com/2007/10/17/crossing-us-canada-border/#comment-892 Randi Sat, 10 Nov 2007 05:33:59 +0000 http://chowtimes.26miler.com/2007/10/17/crossing-us-canada-border/#comment-892 I have a nexxus pass and I cross in Sarnia/Port Huron MI. You buy an international money order at a canadian bank and pay for it in US funds. Most grocery items are duty free. There is a 20$ maximum allowance on dairy products too. Candy, soda, cookies, etc do not count as groceries, but I've never had a problem. I have a nexxus pass and I cross in Sarnia/Port Huron MI. You buy an international money order at a canadian bank and pay for it in US funds. Most grocery items are duty free. There is a 20$ maximum allowance on dairy products too. Candy, soda, cookies, etc do not count as groceries, but I’ve never had a problem.

]]> By: mm http://chowtimes.com/2007/10/17/crossing-us-canada-border/#comment-891 mm Thu, 25 Oct 2007 08:05:25 +0000 http://chowtimes.26miler.com/2007/10/17/crossing-us-canada-border/#comment-891 Just read news from CBSA and the Nexus application cost (cdn funds) will be dropped from 80 to 50 (I think effective Dec 1) to match the exchange rate. However, if you want to apply before that, and want to pay the us rate, just buy a US bank draft (look into the Nexus form for more details). Just read news from CBSA and the Nexus application cost (cdn funds) will be dropped from 80 to 50 (I think effective Dec 1) to match the exchange rate.

However, if you want to apply before that, and want to pay the us rate, just buy a US bank draft (look into the Nexus form for more details).

]]> By: Chubbypanda http://chowtimes.com/2007/10/17/crossing-us-canada-border/#comment-890 Chubbypanda Tue, 23 Oct 2007 17:03:20 +0000 http://chowtimes.26miler.com/2007/10/17/crossing-us-canada-border/#comment-890 I hate that border crossing so much. So very very much. I hate that border crossing so much. So very very much.

]]> By: Anonymous http://chowtimes.com/2007/10/17/crossing-us-canada-border/#comment-889 Anonymous Tue, 23 Oct 2007 13:14:43 +0000 http://chowtimes.26miler.com/2007/10/17/crossing-us-canada-border/#comment-889 i really like to learn about different countries (: keep up the work Z! i really like to learn about different countries (:
keep up the work Z!

]]> By: LotusRapper http://chowtimes.com/2007/10/17/crossing-us-canada-border/#comment-888 LotusRapper Thu, 18 Oct 2007 13:46:35 +0000 http://chowtimes.26miler.com/2007/10/17/crossing-us-canada-border/#comment-888 If I recall correctly, most times when I cross I see commissionaires who wait at the end of Nexus/DFS exit lane and control the flow of cars to make sure only legitimate Nexus pass holders stay in the Nexus lane. However they may not be there ALL the time. I believe the Nexus price differential (USD vs. Cdn) is a moot point as Canadian applicants pay the Canadian rate and American applicants pay the US rate. If I recall correctly, most times when I cross I see commissionaires who wait at the end of Nexus/DFS exit lane and control the flow of cars to make sure only legitimate Nexus pass holders stay in the Nexus lane. However they may not be there ALL the time.

I believe the Nexus price differential (USD vs. Cdn) is a moot point as Canadian applicants pay the Canadian rate and American applicants pay the US rate.

]]> By: Erick http://chowtimes.com/2007/10/17/crossing-us-canada-border/#comment-887 Erick Wed, 17 Oct 2007 23:45:55 +0000 http://chowtimes.26miler.com/2007/10/17/crossing-us-canada-border/#comment-887 I agree about the trick at the Duty Free store. I actually went in and asked is there a purchase minimum. They said no. To me, I'm paying the price of a candy bar to save 2 hours of my time. I don't think it's unfair. Everyone should know about this. I'll let each individual decide which is more valuable, a $1 candy bar or losing 2 hours of time. I'll even pay for a Canada T-shirt for $10 for a shorter wait. In the meantime, I'll also be applying for the Nexus for our family. Now, I do agree there are cheaters who fully know they're not supposed to be in the Nexus lane, yet they go in and cut to the front of the line. If I see that, I try not to let them in. They pretend they didn't see the signs...come on! How stupid do they think we are? If you're one of these drivers and reading this, save our aggravation and get to the back of the line like the rest of us! I agree about the trick at the Duty Free store. I actually went in and asked is there a purchase minimum. They said no. To me, I’m paying the price of a candy bar to save 2 hours of my time. I don’t think it’s unfair. Everyone should know about this. I’ll let each individual decide which is more valuable, a $1 candy bar or losing 2 hours of time. I’ll even pay for a Canada T-shirt for $10 for a shorter wait. In the meantime, I’ll also be applying for the Nexus for our family.

Now, I do agree there are cheaters who fully know they’re not supposed to be in the Nexus lane, yet they go in and cut to the front of the line. If I see that, I try not to let them in. They pretend they didn’t see the signs…come on! How stupid do they think we are? If you’re one of these drivers and reading this, save our aggravation and get to the back of the line like the rest of us!

]]> By: col http://chowtimes.com/2007/10/17/crossing-us-canada-border/#comment-886 col Wed, 17 Oct 2007 09:07:25 +0000 http://chowtimes.26miler.com/2007/10/17/crossing-us-canada-border/#comment-886 I know someone who tried to pay USD for the Nexus pass, but wasn't able to :( Unfortunately, I think the USD fee is for Americans only. Too bad there's such a price discrepancy! I know someone who tried to pay USD for the Nexus pass, but wasn’t able to :( Unfortunately, I think the USD fee is for Americans only. Too bad there’s such a price discrepancy!

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