In Reply to: RE: you Ozzies are missing out only having water border, no neighbors ... posted by andyr on January 4, 2017 at 19:35:16:
Not that kind of border.
This border has guns, cameras, radiation detectors, documents and questions.
It is really two borders, two different experiences.
Going north - cool architecture, check passport, Have a nice day, eh.
Going south - ugly military fortress, check passport, stony glare, odd questions.
Still worth it. The border wait is usually not too long.
Canada's immigration policies have brought amazing ethnic foods to lower B.C. Between Vancouver and the border are endless delicious choices. Plus Canada is kind enough to give us a 20% discount. :-)
Worth it for Canadians too. They pay high prices at home for gas, groceries, etc..
Even with the poor exchange rate, it is still cheaper to buy some things down in the U.S..
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Follow Ups
- Cheeky Kiwis! - DragonEars 22:11:57 01/04/17 (9)
- ...odd questions - grantv 06:50:02 01/05/17 (8)
- The next time you pass through... - DragonEars 16:56:02 01/05/17 (3)
- RE: The next time you pass through... - grantv 11:00:01 01/06/17 (2)
- "The amount of cameras is staggering." - DragonEars 16:27:44 01/05/17 (3)
- RE: "The amount of cameras is staggering." - grantv 09:49:31 01/06/17 (2)
- Department of Planning and Finance - DragonEars 16:09:01 01/06/17 (1)
- RE: Department of Planning and Finance - grantv 07:08:44 01/07/17 (0)