Can you share a memorable Canada border crossing story?

Well, there was this guy who was crossing the border for a job interview in the US. He had his work permit application and all relevant papers. But at the border, there was some confusion with his paperwork. They held him for about an hour while they sorted it out. It turned out to be a simple miscommunication, but it made him really late for his interview. However, he still managed to get the job in the end.

I heard a story where a musician was crossing the Canada border with all his musical instruments. There was some confusion as the border agents were not sure if some of the unique instruments were properly declared. After some time explaining what each instrument was, how it was used, and showing proof of purchase, he was finally allowed through. It was a nerve - wracking experience for him but also a story full of misunderstandings and eventual relief.

One challenging story is when a student was going to study in the US from Canada. He had his student visa, but the border officer thought there was something fishy about his admission letter. They interrogated him for a long time, asking about the university, his major, and his future plans. It was really tough for him as he was young and scared. Finally, after calling the university to confirm, they let him pass.

Sure. In the past, during the fur trade era, the border area was a hotbed of activity. Trappers and traders from both the US and Canada would cross what was then a more loosely defined border to trade furs. This led to a unique blend of cultures in the border regions as people interacted and sometimes even intermarried.

There was a story of a sniper during the war. This sniper was known for his incredible accuracy. He was able to take out key enemy targets from a great distance. His actions not only demoralized the enemy but also protected his fellow soldiers. His story became a legend among the South African troops in the border war.

Yes. I heard of a man who was crossing a border and the border guards were extremely rude. They made him wait in the cold for a long time, just because they thought his appearance was 'suspicious'. And when they finally let him pass, they searched his bags very roughly, tearing some of his personal items. Also, there was a case where a woman crossing a border was separated from her child by mistake. It took hours to get them reunited and it was a terrifying experience for her.

One horror story is about a family trying to cross a border at night. They got lost in the forest near the border. Strange noises kept coming from all around them. They were so scared and worried about being caught by border patrol or something worse in the unknown forest. It was a terrifying experience as they had no idea what was out there in the dark.

There was a story where a customer ordered an item online from Nordstrom Canada but received the wrong size. When they contacted customer service, the representative was very polite. They arranged for the correct size to be sent out right away and also provided a discount coupon for the inconvenience. The seamless process of resolving the issue made the customer happy and more likely to shop there again.

One time, a guy was crossing the Canadian border for a business trip. He had his work visa and all the necessary paperwork. But there was some confusion with the computer system at the border. They made him sit in a small room for nearly five hours while they sorted it out. He missed an important meeting because of this. It was really frustrating for him as he couldn't do anything but wait.

Sure. There was a story about a young man in Canada. He left his small town to pursue his dream in the big city, Toronto. He faced many challenges like finding a decent place to live and a good job. But with his perseverance, he finally made it. He started his own small business and became an inspiration for the local youth.