Crossing Through Canada
BE SURE TO BRING:
When crossing the U.S. / Canada border, the proper documents are recommended.
When crossing the U.S. / Canada border, the proper documents are recommended.
- They include the US Passport, US Passport Card, Enhanced Driver’s License or Enhanced ID Card or NEXUS Card.
- Utilizing an approved travel document is highly recommended for travelers.
- Utilizing these documents will ease the inspection process and reduce wait times at the border because the information can be scanned and does not have to be entered manually. If you have a passport, please bring it with.
- Cell phone if you have one.
- We have a Verizon cell tower nearby.
- Please note: You will lose service while crossing through Canada shortly after clearing customs unless you have an international calling plan.
- Firewood
- Guns or pepper spray
- Live minnows or leeches
- No limits since you're going back into the United States. You just have to declare what you are bringing across to the border agent. There is no duty or limit.
- Import and Export a Firearm or Weapon into Canada
- Food, Plant and Animal Inspections
- Restrictions and Prohibited Goods
- Bringing Goods Across the Border
- Travel With Pets
- Travel With Minors
GETTING TO THE NORTHWEST ANGLE
Sunset Lodge is located in Minnesota but to drive to Young's Bay you must cross through Canada. You can cross the border into Canada in either Warroad or Roseau. It takes about 1 to 1.5 hours to drive from either border crossing to Young's Bay.
Warroad Border Crossing – use if coming from the east (Baudette) OPEN 24 HOURS
Head north of Warroad on MN-313 N approximately 6 miles to the Canadian Customs border crossing. Stop and clear customs. You are now in Canada and the highway number has changed to MB-12. Continue on about 8 miles to Sprague. Turn right on MB-308 N, drive through the town of Sprague and continue for about 20 miles.
The road turns to gravel just past the cut off to Moose Lake. Stay on MB-308 N for about 5 miles, till you come to junction MB-525 E and turn right (this is a T junction and you must turn right to get on MB-525 E).
Continue about 14 miles until you arrive at Jim's Corner. (You will arrive at a stop sign and Jim's Corner will be in front of you.)
Welcome back to the US!
When checking back into the United States on your way to visit us, there are 5 ways to clear US Customs to let them know you are returning to the States after driving through Canada:
PLEASE NOTE: It is YOUR responsibility to report back into the US using one of these 5 methods.
When calling in, you will need to provide the following information: full name, date of birth, citizenship, and boat/vehicle license or registration number from all travelers in the party.
When facing Jim's Corner you will see that Dawson Road (County Road 49) goes to your right. Follow this road and the signs to Young's Bay.
Roseau Border Crossing – use if coming from south or west OPEN 8:00 A.M. TILL 8:00 P.M. DAILY
Head north of Roseau on HWY 310 approximately 10 miles to the Canadian Customs. Stop and clear Customs. You are now in Canada. Continue on to the junction with MB-12 S (about 1.5 miles). Turn right and drive about 8 miles to Sprague. Turn left on MB-308 N.
The directions from this point on are exactly the same as if you were coming from Warroad.
Warroad Border Crossing – use if coming from the east (Baudette) OPEN 24 HOURS
Head north of Warroad on MN-313 N approximately 6 miles to the Canadian Customs border crossing. Stop and clear customs. You are now in Canada and the highway number has changed to MB-12. Continue on about 8 miles to Sprague. Turn right on MB-308 N, drive through the town of Sprague and continue for about 20 miles.
The road turns to gravel just past the cut off to Moose Lake. Stay on MB-308 N for about 5 miles, till you come to junction MB-525 E and turn right (this is a T junction and you must turn right to get on MB-525 E).
Continue about 14 miles until you arrive at Jim's Corner. (You will arrive at a stop sign and Jim's Corner will be in front of you.)
Welcome back to the US!
When checking back into the United States on your way to visit us, there are 5 ways to clear US Customs to let them know you are returning to the States after driving through Canada:
- Stop at Jim's Corner and call in using the outside OARS phone
- Stop at Young's Bay and call in using the outside OARS phone
- Use the iPad at Jerry's Bar & Restaurant (Young's Bay)
- Download the ROAM app to your device
- Or use the iPad provided at Sunset Lodge!
PLEASE NOTE: It is YOUR responsibility to report back into the US using one of these 5 methods.
When calling in, you will need to provide the following information: full name, date of birth, citizenship, and boat/vehicle license or registration number from all travelers in the party.
When facing Jim's Corner you will see that Dawson Road (County Road 49) goes to your right. Follow this road and the signs to Young's Bay.
Roseau Border Crossing – use if coming from south or west OPEN 8:00 A.M. TILL 8:00 P.M. DAILY
Head north of Roseau on HWY 310 approximately 10 miles to the Canadian Customs. Stop and clear Customs. You are now in Canada. Continue on to the junction with MB-12 S (about 1.5 miles). Turn right and drive about 8 miles to Sprague. Turn left on MB-308 N.
The directions from this point on are exactly the same as if you were coming from Warroad.
LEAVING THE NORTHWEST ANGLE
When you leave the NW Angle, you must call in at Young's Bay OR Jim's Corner, using the phone outside. This is to let them know you will be driving through Canada to return to the US.
When calling in, you will need to provide the following information: full name, date of birth, citizenship, and boat/vehicle license or registration number from all travelers in the party. The TRC may confirm documentation numbers at the time of reporting (when you stopped at Canadian customs by Roseau or Warroad). If you are not in possession of a Passport you will be asked for another form of identification such as a Nexus Card, Birth Certificate and/or Driver’s License.
The officer will give you a reference number so be prepared to write this down.
When calling in, you will need to provide the following information: full name, date of birth, citizenship, and boat/vehicle license or registration number from all travelers in the party. The TRC may confirm documentation numbers at the time of reporting (when you stopped at Canadian customs by Roseau or Warroad). If you are not in possession of a Passport you will be asked for another form of identification such as a Nexus Card, Birth Certificate and/or Driver’s License.
The officer will give you a reference number so be prepared to write this down.
Fishing in Canada
Guests fishing in Canada during open water DO NOT need to report into customs if they do not touch land, anchor or come in contact with another vessel. (This includes shore lunch.)
- If you plan to have shore lunch while in Canada - you will call in to Canada in the AM and report back to the US using the iPad at Sunset Lodge in the PM.
- If you plan to buy bait while in Canada, same as above.
Apply for your RABC and skip calling into Canadian Customs the morning of your fishing trip AND when leaving the Angle on your return trip home.
Download the CBP ROAM app and set up all travels and vehicles before you leave (or on your drive up!)
Reminder: Live or Organic bait purchased in the United States is not allowed into Canadian waters.
- For $30 you can submit your application via email, list each member of your household that will be traveling with you.
- Every member of your vehicle/boat must have an RABC to skip reporting to customs.
- When leaving the Angle, you will not need to stop at Young’s Bay or Jim’s Corner to call Canadian customs.
- RABC Permit (PDF)
- Apply via email
Download the CBP ROAM app and set up all travels and vehicles before you leave (or on your drive up!)
- You will be asked to create an account and scan passports of all travelers on your account.
- Add each vehicle and boat you plan to take into Canada.
- As soon as you have phone service in Minnesota you can report back into US Customs.
- Report as soon as possible so that you do not forget!
- iPad with Roam app is also located at Jim’s Corner, Young Bay and Sunset.
- ROAM app is for reporting into US Customs ONLY
Reminder: Live or Organic bait purchased in the United States is not allowed into Canadian waters.
- To fish live bait on the Canadian side, it must be purchased from an authorized bait dealer and be accompanied by a receipt dated the day of use.
- The boat owner/operator is in charge of the boat and he or she must report all passengers and goods on board the vessel to the CBSA. Boat owners/operators are responsible for reporting themselves, their crew and passengers to a telephone reporting centre (TRC) by calling 1-888-CANPASS (1-888-226-7277) at least 30 minutes before but no more than 4 hours prior to the boat's estimated time of arrival at a designated marine reporting site in Canada.
- The only CANPASS reporting site at the NWA is Cyclone Island, Ontario.
- All passengers on board the vessel must be CANPASS participants.
- Passengers will be asked to provide ArriveCan QR code. You can add all passengers on one submission per vessel.