This page has information about our upcoming trip to Canada.



Directions...

USA:
Simple Route:
Route 90 West through Massachustts (~150 miles), and through NY (~150 miles).
As you approach Syracuse, take Exit 34A to Route 481 North around the city, to 81 North.
Follow 81 North for ~60 miles.
Gas up at Watertown (Exit 45, Arsenal St.), there aren't many stations after that.
Follow 81 North for ~30 miles to Canada, over first bridge ($2 toll)

More Complicated Route:
Follow Rt 90 West ~250 miles to Utica, take Exit 31
Follow signs for Route 12 North:
- Pass under 90 and get onto 790 West.
- Exit onto combined Routes 12 & 8 & 5.
- Keep merging left as you go up the hill to stay on 12.
Follow Route 12 through upstate NY for ~80 miles.
- The only turn is in the Town of Lowville. Left at the Light.
Watertown - Route 3 joins Rt 12 - follow Route 3 out to Highway 81 North.
- Get gas before you get on the highway.
Follow 81 North for ~30 miles to Canada, over first bridge ($2 toll)

A map of the Complicated part is here:
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Canada:
Go through Customs, follow main road over the second bridge.
Follow signs for Highway 401 West (to Kingston).
Highway 401 West for 10 miles to the town of Gananoque.
Exit 645, turn right onto County Rd 32 North, follow for 10-15 miles to end.
Turn Right at end of 32 onto Route 15 North, follow for ~2 miles.
Turn Left at County Road 11, towards Jones Falls, follow for ~2 miles.
Watch for Jones Falls Park signs, next Road is Sand Lake Rd.
Turn Right on Sand Lake Road, and next Left onto Glover Road.
Follow Glover Rd to the Lake and park!

A map of the Canadian leg is here:
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Info...

Here's the Candian Customs webpage about visitors and baggage.


Things to Bring:
-ID!!!! Passport is best, but a Driver's License for Americans is usually enough.
-A pillow and sleeping bag / blanket, optional, but it might be good to have extra bedding.
-swimsuit(s), sunglasses
-clothes that can get wet / dirty
-clothes for 80 degrees
-clothes for 50 degrees
-raincoat, might rain sunday
-sneakers for hiking
-sandals that can get wet (or water shoes if you have them)
-movies (VHS or DVD)
-music (computers, ipods, CDs)
-games (cards, boardgames...)
-recipes for meals to feed 14 people (send these to me if you get inspired)



Customs:
--- Don't Bring
-anything illegal ;)
-alcohol (Except what you buy at duty free)
-fireworks, dangerous things... (guns, mace, pepperspray)

--- DRIVER - should be the owner of the car.
You will probably be asked:
-What's your citizenship?
Everyone answer, be prepared to show ID.
-Where are you going?
"Sand Lake, Ontario"
-How long are you staying?
"4 days" (they won't hold you to this, they just want an estimate)
-Do you have anything to declare?
Declare anything from Duty Free, show receipt.
Declare anything that's not clothes, toiletries, or personal items. You shouldn't have to pay duty, they just want to know.

--- If they ask you to pull over, be courteous and do what they say.
At worst they will look through your stuff and make you wait half an hour.
I've never been prevented from entering.


Fireworks:
We will have fireworks, and importing fireworks is restricted, so please nobody bring them.
I found this website for a store in Canada, though, so if anyone has preferences please tell me, and I'll try to pick stuff up on friday.