In the summer of 2000 I crossed into Canada at Waterton Lakes National Park.  It took about 45 minutes to get in and we were alloted 3 hours in the country. 

Three years later, in November 2003, we weren't even considered into crossing the border at British Columbia.

I actually crossed over after 9/11.  It was so easy in 2002 when I went for a month.  It was alittle hard by January 2003 because I got searched so many times. 

I was in Canada about twice before 9/11 both times were basically problem free, and I've been twice after 9/11, and those times were basically as problem free as the first 2 times.

I was in Canada about twice before 9/11 both times were basically problem free, and I've been twice after 9/11, and those times were basically as problem free as the first 2 times.


Maybe out East they're more trusting.  Out in the Northwest, where I've lived for 7 years, they seem to be more anal.

Maybe out East they're more trusting.  Out in the Northwest, where I've lived for 7 years, they seem to be more anal.


Yea maybe, I've never been out west so I can't speak for how they are there.

Yea maybe, I've never been out west so I can't speak for how they are there.


What's the furthest West you've ever been? The furthest East I've been is Lewistown, Montana.  That might count as the extreme fringe of the Midwest to some.

In the summer of 2000 I crossed into Canada at Waterton Lakes National Park.  It took about 45 minutes to get in and we were alloted 3 hours in the country. 

Three years later, in November 2003, we weren't even considered into crossing the border at British Columbia.



I live in Canada and i seems to most of us that it's harder to get into the US. Any more searching done would be considered a strip search  ;D

Why is this in the 90s, 9/11 happened in the 2000s.

What's the furthest West you've ever been? The furthest East I've been is Lewistown, Montana.  That might count as the extreme fringe of the Midwest to some.


Well I did visit Alaska in 1997, my brother used to live there. We stopped at the Seattle airport on the way, only for a connecting flight. The farthest west I've been in the continental US other than a flight stop was when we drove up to Minnesota in '96. We were up by Bemidji, we stayed in I believe it was the Chippewa national forest area. That was about an hour and a half of so from International Falls.

Why is this in the 90s, 9/11 happened in the 2000s.


yeah, this really probably should be in the 2000s board since it relates to 9/11.

Why is this in the 90s, 9/11 happened in the 2000s.


Because most of the time directly preceding the attack was in the 90s.  The point of the thread basically is how much easier it was to enter Canada in the 90s and pre 9/11 2000s than it has been for the past 3 1/2 years.

Chucky can move it if he wants.  It really could be on either board.

Because most of the time directly preceding the attack was in the 90s.  The point of the thread basically is how much easier it was to enter Canada in the 90s and pre 9/11 2000s than it has been for the past 3 1/2 years.

Chucky can move it if he wants.  It really could be on either board.


maybe you should have titled it '90s experiences crossing into Canada, then it would directly relate.

maybe you should have titled it '90s experiences crossing into Canada, then it would directly relate.


Probably. If someone shared a early 2000s experience I dont think people would get too mad  8)

I live in Canada and i seems to most of us that it's harder to get into the US. Any more searching done would be considered a strip search  ;D


Boy are you ever right...

...it's like every security officer suddenly got a note saying "Everyones a suspect, and even if they aren't a suspect, treat them like a suspect and ask them about the most mundane items with a veil of accusation"

I have yet to get through customs without someone I know being hassled about their camera or keychain.

I mean I could do as much damage with my frikkin glasses...

:o Uhhh oh, don't tell them I said that, it could be the next item on the list.