Landing in Canada this week by road from the US. Checklist help!

[dopedupguy]

Greetings forum members,

I am currently in NYC (visiting the US on a visa) and will be driving up to Canada later this week for my landing (with the final destination being Toronto). I am only landing right now; will be moving to Toronto somewhere around November this year. There is a lot of scattered information on this forum, and not much specifics on driving into Canada from the US. I am hoping the experienced forum members can help me finalize my preparations:

1) Port of entry: Niagara falls or Peace bridge?
2) Documents required: Passport, COPR, Application for a PR card, List of goods to follow (what level of detail is needed here?), Bank statement (proof of funds). Anything else I need?
3) I am going to be in Canada only for 3-4 days and going to give the address of a family friend for the PR card, which will then be FEDEXed to me in London where I currently reside. Is there anything I need to put on the Goods accompanying list?
4) Not related to immigration: Can anyone suggest places to visit/see in and near Toronto over a period 3-4 days?

Thanks!

 

[wildemam]

1) Port of entry: Niagara falls or Peace bridge?

My personal experience at Niagra falls was excellent. In exactly 15 minutes they signed the COPR and told me my rights and let me in.

2) Documents required: Passport, COPR, Application for a PR card, List of goods to follow (what level of detail is needed here?), Bank statement (proof of funds). Anything else I need?

You need no application for a PR card. They do that for you.

3) I am going to be in Canada only for 3-4 days and going to give the address of a family friend for the PR card, which will then be FEDEXed to me in London where I currently reside. Is there anything I need to put on the Goods accompanying list?

You will have to let CIC know your current address. They tell you that you should list whatever you will need to bring.

4) Not related to immigration: Can anyone suggest places to visit/see in and near Toronto over a period 3-4 days?

I suggest: Royal Ontario Museum. Ripley's Aquarium. The toronto Islands. The Hamilton hiking area and waterfalls. Downtown Toronto.

Thanks!

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[jes_ON]

I am currently in NYC (visiting the US on a visa) and will be driving up to Canada later this week for my landing (with the final destination being Toronto).

What will you be driving? If it is a rental vehicle, it's advised that your rental agreement states that it's OK to take the vehicle into Canada/Ontario.