Making my first drive to Canada - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

deca · 06-17-2019, 02:31 PM

This weekend I'm making my first solo trip from Detroit to Hamilton, I've been up to Toronto and Niagara a few times in the past but I think it's been about 10 years and I was always just a passenger.

I know there are a handful of Canadian regulars on here, does anyone have any advice to make the trip go smoothly, or any cool roads I should detour through on my way out or back? I mostly just want to be prepared for border crossing, any tolls along the way and any different driving rules I'm not familiar with, all I've been told so far is that the speed limit is a lot more actively enforced than in Michigan.

StraightOuttaCanadaEh · 06-17-2019, 04:02 PM

OPP routinely sit on the side of the road with speed traps so whenever the road opens up, don’t speed up. Be aware of well sighted straights. That’s where they hide. Often times you don’t even see them until you’re almost passing them. They’ll also pace you in undercover cars so check your mirrors often.

NoHaveMSG · 06-17-2019, 07:03 PM

Just don't forget the proper ID. I accidentally crossed the boarder up by Port Huron, made for a fun evening.

humfrz · 06-17-2019, 07:12 PM

If you have a radar detector, you might wish to check to see whether or not it's legal in that part of Canada -

humfrz

new2subaru · 06-17-2019, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by humfrz

If you have a radar detector, you might wish to check to see whether or not it's legal in that part of Canada -

humfrz

100% illegal and it will be seized if caught.

The drive from Windsor to London is boring as hell. Most people speed like crazy through there and it's heavily enforced.

reni · 06-17-2019, 09:08 PM

It's still June, make sure to bring tire chains

Spuds · 06-17-2019, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by reni

It's still June, make sure to bring tire chains

Tcoat · 10-19-2019, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by FT86wannabe

This is quite a long route. And it's great

I like such trips. My first long trip took place in Europe. I was driving in France and it was fantastic. From Bretagne to French Riviera (Côte d'Azur). Now when I'm back to NYC I want to make a trip to Canada too.

I just drove from London Ontario in Canada to NYC. Was a very nice drive.

EAGLE5 · 10-19-2019, 07:31 PM

Before you go, watch this informative video: [ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZCI39NWZ5g[/ame]

ZionsWrath · 10-20-2019, 12:48 AM

I think you need a passport these days.

I was denied once and they make me go inside every time and search my car subsequently :\

jbsali · 10-20-2019, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ZionsWrath

I think you need a passport these days.

I was denied once and they make me go inside every time and search my car subsequently :\

UH I was always under the impression that if you are crossing the USA/ Canada border, you ALWAYS need a passport. Unless you have an enhanced drivers license or a Nexus Card...

TheRichLife · 10-20-2019, 04:22 PM

Technically you need a WHTI compliant document. Like a passport. Nexus card. Enhanced license etc. At the Canadian/US border if you just have a drivers license and US birth certificate The Officer can use discretion and let you enter if they can verify your U.S citizenship.
All depends on your attitude, how you present yourself and whether or not the Officer is being generous.

Safe travels

used2likeit · 10-23-2019, 03:32 PM

No guns or any other self-defense weapons. Manual folding pocket knives are fine. Avoiding political opinions beyond that statement.

Right turn on red allowed, unless signage indicates otherwise or a pedestrian is crossing. Rule of thumb is that going 10km/h above the posted limit is ok, except in school zones. Lots of roundabouts (traffic circles), at least in my parts. You can drive into the intersection on a left turn if light is green. Our freeway on-off ramps are nicer :p

I guess you can just observe what the natives do on the road and follow their lead.

EDIT: Use the mph->km/h button on your FR-S

BigTuna · 10-24-2019, 09:47 AM

You get to push the km/h button above your Odometer button!!

06-17-2019, 02:31 PM	#1
deca Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Drives: Halo 860 Location: Michigan Posts: 84 Thanks: 14 Thanked 22 Times in 17 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Making my first drive to Canada This weekend I'm making my first solo trip from Detroit to Hamilton, I've been up to Toronto and Niagara a few times in the past but I think it's been about 10 years and I was always just a passenger. I know there are a handful of Canadian regulars on here, does anyone have any advice to make the trip go smoothly, or any cool roads I should detour through on my way out or back? I mostly just want to be prepared for border crossing, any tolls along the way and any different driving rules I'm not familiar with, all I've been told so far is that the speed limit is a lot more actively enforced than in Michigan.

06-17-2019, 04:02 PM	#2
StraightOuttaCanadaEh Wes Join Date: Feb 2017 Drives: Artisan Spirits '17 86 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,794 Thanks: 1,165 Thanked 1,674 Times in 994 Posts Mentioned: 21 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	OPP routinely sit on the side of the road with speed traps so whenever the road opens up, don’t speed up. Be aware of well sighted straights. That’s where they hide. Often times you don’t even see them until you’re almost passing them. They’ll also pace you in undercover cars so check your mirrors often. __________________ Instagram: @gt86ws

10-20-2019, 12:48 AM	#10
ZionsWrath Thanks Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: BRZ Location: NY Posts: 4,163 Thanks: 5,989 Thanked 3,100 Times in 1,498 Posts Mentioned: 38 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	I think you need a passport these days. I was denied once and they make me go inside every time and search my car subsequently :\ __________________

10-20-2019, 04:22 PM	#12
TheRichLife Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Drives: 18' BRZ tS Location: Upstate NY Posts: 21 Thanks: 11 Thanked 14 Times in 9 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Technically you need a WHTI compliant document. Like a passport. Nexus card. Enhanced license etc. At the Canadian/US border if you just have a drivers license and US birth certificate The Officer can use discretion and let you enter if they can verify your U.S citizenship. All depends on your attitude, how you present yourself and whether or not the Officer is being generous. Safe travels __________________ 18' BRZ tS 300/500 (CBS)

10-24-2019, 09:47 AM	#14
BigTuna Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Drives: 2013 WRB BRZ Location: Ohio Posts: 672 Thanks: 258 Thanked 477 Times in 275 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	You get to push the km/h button above your Odometer button!! __________________ 2013 WRB "Build" Thread

06-17-2019, 07:12 PM	#4
humfrz Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: 2013 FR-S, white, MT Location: Puyallup, WA Posts: 29,867 Thanks: 28,790 Thanked 31,813 Times in 16,424 Posts Mentioned: 708 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	If you have a radar detector, you might wish to check to see whether or not it's legal in that part of Canada - humfrz

06-17-2019, 09:08 PM	#6
reni Nobody beats the B[I\|R]Z Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: shopping cart i stole from walmart Location: somewhere Posts: 939 Thanks: 262 Thanked 1,145 Times in 456 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	It's still June, make sure to bring tire chains

10-23-2019, 03:32 PM	#13
used2likeit Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Drives: 2013 FR-S, 6MT, Daily Driver Location: Canada, Ontario Posts: 27 Thanks: 2 Thanked 14 Times in 13 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	No guns or any other self-defense weapons. Manual folding pocket knives are fine. Avoiding political opinions beyond that statement. Right turn on red allowed, unless signage indicates otherwise or a pedestrian is crossing. Rule of thumb is that going 10km/h above the posted limit is ok, except in school zones. Lots of roundabouts (traffic circles), at least in my parts. You can drive into the intersection on a left turn if light is green. Our freeway on-off ramps are nicer :p I guess you can just observe what the natives do on the road and follow their lead. EDIT: Use the mph->km/h button on your FR-S

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