Crossing Canada to US Border By Car (2022 UPDATE) 

As friendly as they seem, it's a tactic so you'll feel more easy to accidentally give up anything you might think is no problem. They are trained in social ques and mood.

The officer said covid crap in Canada....well he is dam right !

I can still remember crossing that same border many years ago going to a baseball game and not needing a passport. Gone are those days.

The officers are not being nice and friendly. They are always looking for something to trip you up on. By acting nice they hope you drop your guard and slip up.

Wow, that 2nd officer was so friendly! I’ve been crossing at Blaine/Vancouver since 1952. They’ve always been very serious.

They didn’t just scan your vehicle, if you’re seating in your vehicle at the same time, then they are scanning you too.

News flash! Every time you drive by a cop car you are being scanned. This is why insurance tags are no longer required on license plates.

thank you for your videos, going and coming to Canada. We are planning to go over the Labor weekend so I got few important details and I feel better prepared, those crazy Canadians.

Have crossed this border many times since 1965 but not lately so this vehicle scan is something new. West Bloomfield, guy, you live in a nice area. :-)

Wow! First time I watch your videos, you looking good brother. If I don't see your video with your parent's went back to laos, I didn't know you mix hmong. Thank you for sharing your father story to here.

Thanks for the information, I will be crossing the Maine/Canadian border and was curious what to expect. Also I noticed you and you're family just moved to Hawaii. I have lived here for 53 years. So Welcome, hope you enjoy it as much as I have over the years.

They used to scan often at the border into Sault Michigan. No big deal. They would line up 5-6 at a time.

I just came across your page. I’m also Hmong. 💕 from Minneapolis, MN the largest Hmong population!

A 2-hour trip would seem suspicious, especially when you say that you have no family nor friends there.

They searched our car back in the '80's going back into the states from Niagra Falls & had a pet rat we bought in Toronto. We hid him & they never saw him, lol. Also, we went up with a buddy in his old car & got searched again coming back into states. They didn't use scans back then. What else is funny, one time i took a friend up there from the UK & the U.S. officer asked us to state our citizenship & I said "United States" and my buddy said "United..." and before he could declare Kingdom, the officer just talked over him & hurried us along. 😄

Thanks for posting. I'm planning a trip to Winnipeg, with my dog, in January. So i want to have all my ducks in line before i go.

Thank you for this informative video

At the Calais Maine border you drive through the scanner before you reach the booth. The process is smooth as silk, just like the pre covid days. Coming back into Canada with the Arrive Can app feels like your privacy has been violated. They know everything about you before you even reach the booth. The Canada I live in reminds me more and more of Cuba.

If you want to lose your rights..go to the border.

That makes sense what the border guards did. A single dude goes to Canada for 2hrs and doesn't buy anything. For all they know he could be smuggling something. All the border guards seemed nice and reasonable.

Was raised in Windsor area back in the 50s to 70s used to cross all the time American were just great and polite, but Canadian customs used to hassel and confiscate us over a simple thing like buying a pair of Levis and wearing them under our old ones, also charge us duty on every small item we bought, we were just kids, no wonder we developed an attitude, at an early age I realized Canadians comply easyly, so ended up moving to the US

im canadian, in montreal i took the bus to new york and at the us border they took my fingerprints and picture, got denied entry. they told me i need proof of job and residency

So they X-rayed your vehicle with you in it? Didn't advise you of an option to exit the vehicle? You do know that X-rays have unwanted side-effects, right?

As a former BSO, the primary officer made the right call for sending you into secondary for further examination. You went into Canada for two hours to hang, didn't meet anyone and came back in lol That has mule written all over it. Glad that wasn't your intention.

That was a nice border guard. Good information.

OMG! This is insane! All the questions about what, where, job... How cool are we in Europe? We just cross any border in Shengen when we want.

My personal experience it’s always the border security on the side your going too that’s always a little hard on you and coming back since your a citizen of that country coming back into it it’s just a quick hi pretty much

Just to let you know the reason why they scanned your vehicle is because your reason for entry into Canada is not business matter professional business. details are important ! if you would have said your where taking pictures for article or work you most likely wouldn't have got scanned. this being said it is still under the suspicion of the officer that does the interview. the US customs does use "profiling" based tactics on race, or skin color, personal appearance, even lingos and language, and apparel or clothing worn, and controversial skin tattoos. and even thou these reason will never be on the citation because of discrimatory action. if they wanted to detain or even turn you back is at the discretion of the officer. these make the lines of waiting faster. consider yourself lucky you got a decent officer they normally aint that nice. I cross the Windsor boarder often get pulled in because of my long hair. i have never been convicted of crimes, i dont do drugs or even drink but yet still have to go through this mess every time. and also , remember your in a different country laws are different in every country.

I use to cross back and worth weekly in the summer, go kart racing. The only time they really check much was when it was NOT busy. I think they get bored.

Scan the vehicle 🚗 should be no. Just search by hands no scanning

Been here for awhile in windsor,never had problem at the border!

Are you able to cross border anytime of the day ? Meaning is it 24x7 open ?

Before 911 you didn't need a passport to drive to either country

Were you exposed to the x-rays? I mean were you inside vehicle as the ran it through the x-rays?

After listening to how you answered his questions, id totally scan you too. Only in Canada for 2 hours to take pictures at the Riverfront and not bringing anything back. Seems sus as hell 😂

Hello Cendric, thank you for the video. Its very helpful. Do you think I will get problems at the boarder if I try to travel from Mexico to US as a Non-US-citizen? I am not vaccinated but hope they wont ask after that. So I was thinking if I am lucky they wont ask whether I am vaccinated or not and I will be able to enter the USA for some traveling. what is the worst thing the officer can do when he finds out I am not vaccinated. Only send me back or even a fine ?

I was even scares of the normal crossing where you dont get scanned not bc i have anything illegal I just dont want radiation being blasted at me . This is like my worst nightmare what they did to you. Do you think they will scan at a border crossing like in rural Minnesota or n dakota?

An x-ray!!!!!!! My dentist covers my chest with lead

probably cause of things like prescription drug costs and other things now that are massive cost differances between the 2 countries

Hi, it's me again here 😂 on your second video. Is there a special office or point for non citizens?

When we entered back to the US after spending a day in Canada they had a dog sniff around our car

I wouldnt be surprised if the duration of your visit raised eyebrows, and saying you got no family up there.

You sit in the car and this guy X-ray you?

Yeah, never doing any driving XRAYS lol... let the dude drive it through if he wants to. Radiation, no matter how low key it is, isn't good for any of us. Nevermind BACKSCATTER OR MILLIMETER WAVE....both of those are an immediate NO THANKS!

If you’ve recorded both the officers without their consent, is this ok? Nice video though, thank you

You should have asked to opt out of the scan. I do this at airports and border crossings to make them do their work manually

I heard ( but not verified yet) that the arrive can app has changed...when your coming into canada by air! it is said they arent doing the app right at the airport you have to get down to a shopper drugmart or walmart and get a free covid test and submit it to the government within 72 hours! id like to know if this is true. I am unvaccinated and planning a trip to the UK in feb... keeping hopeful

Is x-ray strong enough to go through steel really low power?

Did they stamped your passport entering Canada?

He scanned you coming back because of the short turn around time.

Crossing into the states is always a hassle. Usually a tyrant.

I bought a used monitor from Canada. Do you think I can carry it back to the US? They didn't scan my vehicle while entering Canada.

Acting nice goes a long ways.

Did they really "X-Ray" you and your vehicle ? I don't think so.

Anytime that you cross a border between two countries for a 2-hour visit is going to throw up red flags with the Border authorities it's as simple as that.... unless you're Newlyweds going to take pictures of Niagara Falls

I'm planning on going to Seattle, WA in February from California. What would I need to visit and tour Canada just for a day? Do I need a passport or a passport card for both to go in and come back?

Didn't know the USA had a vehicle POS border crossing scanner!

Hi Ced, can an “unvaccinated “ Canadian be allowed into the U.S by car? As of Sept 2022. Thanks.

Does a U.S. citizen need a passport to enter Canada and return? I have a drivers license and a federal government work ID, but I’ve never had a passport.

Can you please tell me ?how to cross the border of America as an immigrant At that time I was at the Canadian border ???? please give me full information about american border 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻?

Blessed*

do you have an idea on what they see when they scan your passport

The officers seem very nice

So when you go to the Border into Canada I have a question. I was born in Toronto in 57 and moved to NC USA in 1971 and became a citizen of USA and currently living in North Carolina. Here's the question: When they ask where are you from? Should I tell them I was born in Toronto but moved to USA and living in NC now. OR should I keep it simple and just say I'm from North Carolina and here to visit for the day and heres my passport. What are your thoughts?

They "scanned you too".

That’s not new, had my Mustang in 2009 X-rayed as a Canadian entering the US

Welldon

Can u enter Canada with out a passport from coming from the us

The East Germans made it difficult to cross between West Germany because they didn't want their citizens to know what it was like on the other side.

Do they stamp the passport when you enter ? Or just look at it ?

Hi: quick question, so you are not required covid vaccine anymore?

Did you have to be fully vaccinated to get in candada border

I can't even upload the arrive can

We used to go over to Canada all the time to the titty bars, back then it was no big deal. You could drink alcohol at 18. We even left one of our buddies over there while bachelor partying in a limo, we lost him somewhere. He took a cab back, lol.

have you ever flew to canada? if so is there any requirements when planning to visit canada or no

What day/ time did you do this please mate?

Do they check your drivers license when crossing the border

see i dont get why people have to open the video by telling me that i'm watching their video. I KNOW I AM. Why can't just get straight to the point and make it as brief as possible?

Bro is Mexican 💀

Can anyone tell me if Canada has any law against modified exhaust system on cars? First time going to Canada 😬

Can you use the cell phone in Canada (at n t)?

Which border is the easiest to enter US from Canada?

I wonder what the x rays are doing to your brain?

My boyfriend is there from our homeland....I'm american ...I heard you don't even need to do that no more

2:09 thank me later

do they always ask you why you were in Canada?

"Low level" xray with driver inside?

No problem here, there rules, there laws, less than a dental x-ray, follow the law and no issues

Usa always scans car guess most people don't know.

Could the exray harm you! You know some have to put protection on.

*As a Canadian the mandates should have NEVER been in place! F Trudeau!*

When you cross borders by car, you're seen like more of a suspect than when you are at an airport. You see, at the airport, they have a tendency to think travellers who just get off the plane are just morons with money to spend, and you are just one of them, so don't try anything stupid, play dumb, show your papers, and be polite !

Free train rides soon

Nozy

What is your pregnant? would a low scan of radiation ab9urt your baby?

yes! hours lol

Here is my take on this. CBP officers have full right as to whether they send you on your way or over to secondary inspection. Their job is to keep our border safe and to ensure that is happening, they check EVERYONE, whether you are a US citizen or not. Anytime you encounter them, always be polite, courteous, honest and give them your full cooperation. It can make a big difference whether or not you get sent on your way or over to an area where you will be greeted by some nice officers who will gladly escort you into a room where you will be given the 3rd degree treatment (and that experience isn't always so pleasant...no matter how long the process is, they WILL do whatever, however long it takes to make sure that you are here in the US legally and that you haven't or not about to commit any crimes). Just remember this, CBP officers are highly trained on what they need to look for and if something isn't right to them, they won't waste any of their time to further investigate. Don't EVER lie to them because they can tell off the bat if you are doing that (they are trained on what to look for when you respond to their questions...body language, eye contact, profuse sweating, extreme nervousness, stuttering, to name a few). Honesty is the best policy. They WILL verify everything you tell them. Always tell them what you have on you. They do have ways of checking and if they find something that you didn't tell them, they will be very interested in finding out how you got it and why you didn't bother to tell them. If you feel that your rights are being violated when it comes to search and being interrogated, then do yourself a favor and don't cross the border.

It’s funny they think Canadians are taking “stuff” to US 😂 it’s the other way around

No proof of a negative covid test is required for a US citizen reenter the country nice. If someone whos unvaccinated like myself would I be allowed to enter Canada or would I not be allowed to? im hearing so many different things I don't know what to believe one article says I wouldn't be able to enter Canada if I'm unvaccinated I'm so confused

They NEVER treat white females like this.. EVER