G/A Flying in Canada (from USA)

[Worldwide trade]

Other than flying for the airline, I haven't done any G/A flying in Canada in many years. Any tips? I'll need to add Canadian subscriptions to my Garmin (Cirrus / Perspective) and Foreflight, hoping it all works as in the U.S. Also picking up clearances at non-towered airports has become easy in the US nowadays with a phone call, what about in Canada. Immigration procedures? Well, all comments appreciated, planning to hop around particularly in the Maritimes this summer.

 

[sourdough44]

I’d start with looking into eAPIS, watch some tutorials. Years ago, one required a flight plan beyond 25 miles from the Canadian airport, if VFR.
I used to cross for little reason, now the hassle factor is higher. The vast majority of us light aircraft flyers aren’t gonna cause a problem, or have any ill intent.

 

[iamtheari]

Search for other threads on the subject. I think there’s one as recent as last fall. You’ll find everything you need from the border crossing requirements to the VFR procedures that differ from the USA. Good luck!

 

[aviatomar]

I haven’t don’t it to except for airline stuff. Seems hard