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I've driven frequently on U.S. interstates for various road trips up and down the east coast and midwest. I'm going to be driving through Canada on a trip between Buffalo and Michigan. Is there anything I should know as far as what to expect on the roads or during the trip that would be any different from a trip on the U.S. interstates? I know about the border crossings and documentation I'll need, so I'm not asking about that -- just anything I should be prepared for when I'm driving through Canada that would be unexpected? I can't imagine it will be much different, but I'm at a point where I don't know what I don't know.
At least they do drive on the right hand side of road ;-)
Also if using the 401 or 403 around Toronto, these are some of the busiest freeways in North America, 8 or more lanes wide, with local and express lanes.
Looking at Google Maps there is Canadian Highway 3 that will allow you to go from Buffalo to Windsor and then Detroit. I haven't been on that route but it will allow you to avoid much of the Hamilton and Toronto traffic because it passes a good deal south and southwest of those areas.
Thanks, all! I'll be south of Toronto -- looks like on the 403 and 402. I plan to get gas in New York before I cross over, but I know I'll have to get gas somewhere along the way.
Can anyone confirm that it's illegal in all Canada to turn right at a red stop light? The one time I drove there I assumed that that was the case, but that was 3-4 years ago.
Can anyone confirm that it's illegal in all Canada to turn right at a red stop light? The one time I drove there I assumed that that was the case, but that was 3-4 years ago.
Unless there's a sign that says No Right Turn on Red, it's not illegal.
I've only ever driven in the west in Canada, all over British Columbia, but it was just like driving in the states. Nothing confusing or weird that I ever recall. I used to live on the Canadian border in WA, and drove into Canada quite often. We'd even cross the border just to go to McDonald's with my daughter lol. I don't know if eastern Canada would be any different, but I doubt it.
One thing I was really amazed with, was that the highway between the Vancouver area and Oyama in the Okanagan Valley, has a tall chain link deer fence the entire way. We're talking about 200 miles of a perfectly pristine maintained very expensive fence. I can't imagine anywhere in the states where you'd see that. Goes to show what you can do when you tax the middle class 50%.
I've driven frequently on U.S. interstates for various road trips up and down the east coast and midwest. I'm going to be driving through Canada on a trip between Buffalo and Michigan. Is there anything I should know as far as what to expect on the roads or during the trip that would be any different from a trip on the U.S. interstates? I know about the border crossings and documentation I'll need, so I'm not asking about that -- just anything I should be prepared for when I'm driving through Canada that would be unexpected? I can't imagine it will be much different, but I'm at a point where I don't know what I don't know.
We do have modern highways here. We stopped using dog-sleds because climate change melted too much of the snow. (Not meant to be snotty, just poking some fun). The highways are nice. A big plus is the max speed is at times 65-70 mph. On a straight one I usually speed to 80-85. Watch out. The speeds are in kilometers per hour. Multiply by point 6 to get the mph.
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