We had a rough crossing the last time we entered Canada (for the Maritimes trip - we got pulled out of line and they took all our alcohol, our plants and firewood - all because we forgot some alcohol that we carry for cooking, not drinking - rum for cake, and bourbon for salmon). So, this time we were prepared and inventoried the rig and knew exactly how much alcohol we had on board - 11 cans of beer, 1/2 box of wine, 2 full bottles of wine and less than 1/2 bottle of bourbon. I even poured one bottle of white wine that was in the frig down the drain, and gave a second bottle of while wine to a neighbor in the campground. They were both "two buck chuck" and we could not see paying duty on wine that we don't usually drink anyway (we are merlot drinkers). We knew we were a little over the limit and thought we would just pay the duty and be on our way.
When we got to the crossing, the border patrol did not ask a single question about alcohol. All he wanted to know was if we had any weapons. He asked three times about weapons and even asked if we were sure we didn't have even a "teeny tiny gun". Go figure.
We are going to Banff tomorrow and are excited to see this beautiful park.
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