Gryph wrote:
Well, something came up at work and now they are flying me out to Ontario to help a customer.  Probably be there for about 3 days.  Anything I should do while I am out there?

Good thing I got my passport a few years back.

It used to be easier to enter Canada.  I have to renew mine.
Are you going to Toronto?

Jerry Nemeth wrote:

it used to be easier to enter Canada.  I have to renew mine.
Are you going to Toronto?

I have no idea.  It is Ontario.  I don't recall the place specifically of where I am headed.

Connor Photography wrote:
In the old days, we just drove across Peace Bridge to have lunch in Canada (Fort Erie) every week.  Canada is the best neighbor you can have.  And Canadians are always happy people.....LOL

In 2002, my then wife and I had our first wedding anniversary (we got married in the World Trade Center, weeks before the attack) and couldn't go back to celebrate at the place we got married.

So, we decided to go to Montreal... drove up there, went through the border showing just our driver's licenses and they let us pass without problems... then on our way back... same thing...

I hear it is really much more difficult now.

udor wrote:
In 2002, my then wife and I had our first wedding anniversary (we got married in the World Trade Center, weeks before the attack) and couldn't go back to celebrate at the place we got married.

So, we decided to go to Montreal... drove up there, went through the border showing just our driver's licenses and they let us pass without problems... then on our way back... same thing...

I hear it is really much more difficult now.

That is what I heard as well.  It used to be you only needed a valid DL to get in and back via vehicle.  But I always heard they were stringent on entry(felonies, traffic citations, etc.); kinda funny considering they allow undocumented illegal aliens who cross our border into Canada. 

It looks like I'm headed to Tecumseh.  Near Windsor apparently.

MoRina wrote:
When are you going?  I'll be in the Detroit area on August 5th for a few weeks. 

Don't you have family there too?

I'm flying in for work purposes only, so it will be very short.  I'm leaving either tomorrow morning or in the afternoon.

No family in Canada.  Besides, I'm only there for a few days to resolve a customer problem with our products.

I won't be doing any driving so I'll take cab or something to get around.  My expenses will be paid for by my employer/customer. 

Connor Photography wrote:
In the old days, we just drove across Peace Bridge to have lunch in Canada (Fort Erie) every week.  Canada is the best neighbor you can have.  And Canadians are always happy people.....LOL

udor wrote:
In 2002, my then wife and I had our first wedding anniversary (we got married in the World Trade Center, weeks before the attack) and couldn't go back to celebrate at the place we got married.

So, we decided to go to Montreal... drove up there, went through the border showing just our driver's licenses and they let us pass without problems... then on our way back... same thing...

I hear it is really much more difficult now.

In the 70's to late 80's, you don't need a driving license to cross the border.   I had a DL with me, but they would never ask for it.  But then they all recognized us.    The world were much safer then.  The only terror act was the hijacking the plane, nothing else.  911 has changed everything. 

It is my observations and also echoed by my Canadian friends that it is  always easier to get into Canada for Americans than Canadians get into the States.  I always feel it is so unfair. 

Oh yeah, I love Montreal and Quebec City more than I like Toronto.

Blimey Studios wrote:
work visa??

You don't need work visa.  This is a business trip and he is employed by his U.S. Company and he provides a service to his company client in Canada.   There is no need to get a work visa.  Keep it simple.

Blimey Studios wrote:
work visa??

not required.  I'll qualify as a business visitor.

Now get back to topic of things to do while I am there please.  Thanks.

Gryph wrote:

I'm flying in for work purposes only, so it will be very short.  I'm leaving either tomorrow morning or in the afternoon.

No family in Canada.  Besides, I'm only there for a few days to resolve a customer problem with our products.

I won't be doing any driving so I'll take cab or something to get around.  My expenses will be paid for by my employer/customer. 

Sorry... I guess I didn't connect the dots there.... you said you were going to be near Windsor.  Windsor is right next to Detroit.  I thought you had family in the Detroit area that you would be near enough to go see.

Gryph wrote:

not required.  I'll qualify as a business visitor.

Now get back to topic of things to do while I am there please.  Thanks.

Eat ketchup chips!

Connor Photography wrote:
It is my observations and also echoed by my Canadian friends that it is  always easier to get into Canada for Americans than Canadians get into the States.  I always feel it is so unfair. 

That's not what Martha said...     

Gryph wrote:
Well, something came up at work and now they are flying me out to Ontario to help a customer.  Probably be there for about 3 days.  Anything I should do while I am out there?

Good thing I got my passport a few years back.

Canada is very strict about who shows up on their front doors.

udor wrote:
That's not what Martha said...     

Good to hear.  Sometime, I feel that our government is such a prick when it comes to admitting foreign visitors to US.  This is particular true when a foreign vessel entering into U.S. water.  That is why so many Europe vessels are just by passing US to other friendly countries.     

Because our government is so unfriendly to other country, other countries start retaliate its citizens, like Basil.  We need to go through hell to enter into their country/water....Hahaaa.

MoRina wrote:
Eat ketchup chips!

Eww.  I refuse to put ketchup on anything.  I only eat it if it is already there.

Mods, go ahead and lock thread as it has been off topic now.

Connor Photography wrote:

Good to hear.  Sometime, I feel that our government is such a prick when it comes to admitting foreign visitors to US.  This is particular true when a foreign vessel entering into U.S. water.  That is why so many Europe vessels are just by passing US to other friendly countries.     

Because our government is so unfriendly to other country, other countries start retaliate its citizens, like Basil.  We need to go through hell to enter into their country/water....Hahaaa.

LOL... I think you don't remember Martha Stewart's Canada experience...

They didn't let her in, because she has a felony record...

Gryph wrote:

That is what I heard as well.  It used to be you only needed a valid DL to get in and back via vehicle.  But I always heard they were stringent on entry(felonies, traffic citations, etc.); kinda funny considering they allow undocumented illegal aliens who cross our border into Canada. 

It looks like I'm headed to Tecumseh.  Near Windsor apparently.

Yes.  You will be nearby.  You could fly to Detroit and drive across.

Paolo Diavolo wrote:
Smuggle something in your butt.

my butt hole isn't big enough.  And it never will be.  EVER!

Paolo Diavolo wrote:
Smuggle something in your butt.

They will check.  A guy once told Canadian customs that he had firecrackers up his butt.  They checked to see if he did.  A Canadian Customs agent told me this.   

Connor Photography wrote:

Good to hear.  Sometime, I feel that our government is such a prick when it comes to admitting foreign visitors to US.  This is particular true when a foreign vessel entering into U.S. water.  That is why so many Europe vessels are just by passing US to other friendly countries.     

Because our government is so unfriendly to other country, other countries start retaliate its citizens, like Basil.  We need to go through hell to enter into their country/water....Hahaaa.

A model said that this is true.  They hassle you even if you have the proper documents.  She no longer visits the US.  She goes to Canada.

Gryph wrote:

Eww.  I refuse to put ketchup on anything.  I only eat it if it is already there.

Mods, go ahead and lock thread as it has been off topic now.

It's already there

CoffeeCrips

Gryph wrote:
So like anyone want to suggest some things to do while I am there instead of talking about entry?

There used to be a lot of adult entertainment in Windsor.   

scrymettet wrote:

It's already there

CoffeeCrips

coffee crisps?  I never liked coffee though.  The area I'm headed to seems like one of them industrial areas, so not a whole lot to do.

Jerry Nemeth wrote:

There used to be a lot of adult entertainment in Windsor.   

Very unlikely to be covered in my travel expenses

Connor Photography wrote:

You don't need work visa.  This is a business trip and he is employed by his U.S. Company and he provides a service to his company client in Canada.   There is no need to get a work visa.  Keep it simple.

I have worked in Canada myself.  I have a Social Insurance card.

Gryph wrote:

coffee crisps?  I never liked coffee though.  The area I'm headed to seems like one of them industrial areas, so not a whole lot to do.

it's a chocolate bar
are you sure it isn't Ontario,ca ?

scrymettet wrote:

it's a chocolate bar
are you sure it isn't Ontario,ca ?

I'm sure.

Tecumseh

Jerry Nemeth wrote:
There used to be a lot of adult entertainment in Windsor.   

You mean like Bingo, Raffles and "Early Bird Specials" at 4pm??? 

Gryph wrote:
Well, something came up at work and now they are flying me out to Ontario to help a customer.  Probably be there for about 3 days.  Anything I should do while I am out there?

Good thing I got my passport a few years back.

Go visit the strip clubs. Uuuuunforgetable experience. 

Chuckarelei wrote:
Go visit the strip clubs. Uuuuunforgetable experience. 

The strip clubs in Ontario are full contact sport place.    I believe escort services are legal too, but not the street walkers.

Chuckarelei wrote:

Go visit the strip clubs. Uuuuunforgetable experience. 

damn, that means I'll have to bring some money and have it converted.  I can't possibly just give em a loonie or two....

Perhaps I'll bring my 3 Canadian quarters and see if they hold any real value

Gryph wrote:

damn, that means I'll have to bring some money and have it converted.  I can't possibly just give em a loonie or two....

Perhaps I'll bring my 3 Canadian quarters and see if they hold any real value

A US  bank card or CC should get cash out of most ATMs..