Lots of room still, register, or simply show up, we have the campground from Wednesday Aug 27. You still do not need a passport to cross the border, just picture ID & proof of citizenship.
Beddows wrote: diesel today is $1.06 a liter. Just about $4 a gallon. Gas is a bit cheaper. I live just outside Greater Vancouver where there is a 5 cent surcharge for transit.
My, my, how things have changed since Jan 12th.
Sally
& my DH Karl
'04.5 Dodge Ram 3500HD CTD QuadCab 4x4 ShortBox w/Ride Rites, SuperHitch on the back & Bodiak on the front
'02 Pastime 880SC held tight with Torklift Tie Downs & Polished SS Fast Guns
Kipor KGE2000Ti
15' Gregor Aluminum Boat
Hello, we just picked up our new SnowRiver and would be intersted in the drive to Bella Coola via Williams Lake and return. We have to be back in Kelowna on September 6th.
That won`t work as we require 2 weeks for the trip. WE are likely going to Wells Gray first then Barkerville, doing Bella Coola in the second week of September. Who knows though, if you are at Fintry we can discuss it out. Congrats on the new camper.
Beddows wrote: diesel today is $1.06 a liter. Just about $4 a gallon. Gas is a bit cheaper. I live just outside Greater Vancouver where there is a 5 cent surcharge for transit.
My, my, how things have changed since Jan 12th.
Just in case you folks are wondering about diesel prices in the Williams Lake area: The last time I filled my tank it cost $ 1,50/ liter. (actually 1.499)
I suspect that when you buy diesel at the LAST pump before you go down the hill the price will be well over $ 2,00/ liter.
Last year on our trip to Bella Coola ( april 2007) I paid $ 1.40 at the last pump in Anahim Lake, and that was BEFORE the major price increases.
Just bumped this up. There is still room available, simply show up, no need to register at this point. Aug 27 to Labor day. Room on the caravan as well. Long range forcast is for sunny & high 80's low 90's. PM me if you need detailed directions.
Due to most RV factories being shut down or production suspended, we will be doing no tours this year. We can do wine tours, however. Current diesel prices in BC are about $5.10 a gallon.
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How long does it typically take to cross the border? What are they looking for and what should somebody bring or not bring?
Easier going into Canada than returning to US. Basically you need picture id & proof of citizenship (passport, birth cert or voting card). Don't try to bring guns accross. If you have a dog make sure it has a current rabies cert, chances are they will not ask you either direction.
Fill up before crossing. Booze is restricted, but chances are they will be fairly tolerant of a reasonable amount esp. beer or wine. Take partial bottles of hard liquor across, they are far less likely to try to ding you with duty on opened bottles. Liquor in canada is heavily taxed. Four smirnoff coolers for eg, cost me $10 today in a govt liquor store.
You should have medical insurance, but if your coverage will cover you in Canada, the amount you need will be less than in the US. Minor problems will cost you less than $50 to see a doctor in a drop in clinic, you just need to ensure you are covered for hospitalization which is about 6 or 7 times cheaper than the equivalent in the US. Worst case scenario, you are only an hour from the border.
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