Driving in Canada

SANTA Ray

SANTA Ray

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I am soon leaving on a trip, driving my A, from GA to AK. Can anyone tell me about the gas in Canada and Alaska? Does it have the same junk we have in the US?
 
I believe it has the same stuff as the US - except for price. In
Toronto today the price went to about $1.40 per liter Canadian which is about $5.50 for a US gallon!!!!
 
In Porthill ID today I paid USD 3,79 a gallon and yes the same crap fuel as every where else
 
If you can find a Shell gas station, they have it posted that their high test gas has NO ethanol in it. Regular has up to 10% and mid grade has 5%.(that's all I use, their high test) There should be a sign on all the pumps stating the ethanol content. If not , ask. Like Dick says, it ain't cheap! What's your route?
 
We will be leaving from the Atlanta area and going to the artic circle them back. Entering Canada from N.D. Traveling the trail to AK. Probably going south out of AK thru Canada, then west to vary our route back and seeing different scenery.
 
I hope you meant to say "premium", rather than high test. High test was used in the Coleman Lanterns and camp stoves.
 
Be sure to let me know when you get to Anchorage, I can have a bevy of A's meet you. There is one station here that sells "real" gasoline. Same price as the "other stuff" which is right around $4.25/ga.
 
Would love to join. Have fun!

Once fuel is to expensive in Canada,
i recommend a Visit-Europe-Tour.

Shell here stated, that top-super-duper-special-fuel
will stay with 5% ******** in it. This was found for
10,3 Dollar per gallon last week (1,83 Euro/Liter)

Have fun
Christoph
 
You had better bring a few jerry cans with you me and my wife are long haul truck drivers and someparts of the alaska hi-way there is no gas for up to 500 km. The roads are very ruff and you have almost nothing for cell phone service. The only help you might find for your model A is in Fort Nelson Bc where they have about a dozen antique cars...Good luck. I live in Edmonton Alberta and even I would not make the trip in my Model A. If you have any questions about the hi-way please feel free to contact me. I have traveled the Al-Can Hiway for many years and i feel you might regret it!
ryancarmen1@aim.com
 
$1.34 per Litre at the local Chevron on my way to work this morning. By the by that is where I normally gas up the coupe. When I was breaking in the engine I bought the Supreme, but have since found it will run on the regular (with up to 5% ethanol) its just not as peppy. I only run Supreme in the Harley's because everything else just makes them ping to varying degrees.
The Jerry can idea is a must for the trip, and some times you may find your self waiting at a station for a fuel drop. Two summers back, while up north the wifey and I had to wait for fuel as the tankers were being delayed by "construction" (another constant on BC's mountain roads). Take your time and have fun, and above all watch the crazy buggers from Alberta, they drive like they are still on the prairies, Right Ryan?
Just messin witcha LOL.
 
A word to the wise, although I'm sure this doesn't apply to you, Ray. The Canadian border folks aren't all that welcoming of Americans to their lovely country. I know of 2 situations recently where American Model A'ers had trouble at the border. One was a guy who had a DUI 9 years ago and they turned him back. Another was a lady who had a domestic dispute with her X husband many years ago where she slapped him and the police came. The Canadians finally let her in after about an hour of interrogation, but they made her feel like an international terrorist.
Years ago I used to go to Canada fishing regularly and I always found the border people very friendly and welcoming. Apparently that has changed.
So, make sure there are no skeletons hiding in your passport.
 
Hi Larry, unfortunately you are right. BUT as the Canadian border people get there info from the US Border agency's ( their computers are linked ) things as you describe happens. Here where we live 2 miles from the border Porthill ID Both sides the US and the Canadian guy's are absolutely very friendly. The bigger crossings are mostly a pain not only time wise but the way travellers are greeted makes you feel that you are not welcome ( to put it mildly )
 
I've found it harder to get back into the US than to get into Canada. Be sure you have the necessary papers, a passport is recommended but there is another form that will do. A drivers license is not enough. I'm sure you will have a great trip!
 
Years ago when we were moving from Seattle to Anchorage, we took off on our journey north in our 79 Honda Acord. We were detained for a little while at the border at Blaine while we had to assure the Canadian officials that 1) the car would make the tirp, 2) that we had enough money to last till we hit the Alaskan border & 3) that I actually had a job waiting for me. I guess they welcomed me with open arms, just didn't want me to over stay my welcome. Getting back into the US (at the Alaskan border) was just about as simple as checking out of a parking garage at the airport.
 
We live 120 miles south of the Canadian Border & have driven our Model A to Northwest Regional meets held in Canada twice. This last summer it was held in the Vancouver area. No problems entering Canada but it took 2-1/2 hours setting in line to get back into the US. This wasn't fun in a Model A letting the clutch in & out & moving 10 feet at a time. We got a Canadian insurance card from JC Taylor but they didn't ask for it at the border. Back in 2003 we drove to Calgary which was a 1600 mile rd. trip. Much of the driving was in the Canadian Rockies. I would let your insurance company know that you are planning a trip into Canada. Good luck & have a great trip.
 
Larry Seemann said:
A word to the wise, although I'm sure this doesn't apply to you, Ray. The Canadian border folks aren't all that welcoming of Americans to their lovely country. I know of 2 situations recently where American Model A'ers had trouble at the border.
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Great Googley Moogley!! :mad:

"2 situations" certainly does not represent that "Canadian border folks aren't all that welcoming of Americans."

As an American living in Canada, I travel across the border frequently.

You can get a testy agent on either side, no matter what nationality you are.
 
I'm married to a Canadian and have never had a problem at the border or with any of her friends or relatives.
 
O.K., calm down. I'm just saying that if you've had a DUI or some other difficulty in the last 10 years you probably will get turned away. Better to be forewarned than to get to the border and get turned away over something you had completely forgotten about. A US Border Patrolman told me the US lets Canadians with current DUI's into the US with no problem.
 
I now live in States but have 3 sons and families living in Canada and one son living in Palmer AK. I lived in Canada for 12 years until about 10 years ago. I have never had any trouble crossing the border either way. I find that the Canadian Customs to be very cooperative as well as The US Customs. I also have had no trouble purchasing fuel on the Alcan Highway. I have driven it with no problems of any kind. The last time I drove it as I recall, there was only about 90 miles that was not paved. If you go through Carroll, IA. Give us a shout. Cel phone= 712 790 0073
 
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