![]() ![]() ![]() The Haskell Free Library straddles the U.S./Canada Border East Richford, VT Cross the black line on the floor and you’re in Canada. Park in front of the library (if there’s a spot available) and walk right in. But, it gives us a unique opportunity in the Haskell Free Library. They’ve probably been more affected by the increased border security than any other place. The towns of Derby Line and Rock Island sit next to each other, each on either side of the border. This is probably the most famous place on our list. The Haskell Free Library and Opera House – Derby Line, VT The Fourth Connecticut Lake Hiking Trail let’s you just walk past Customs and on Canadian soil. Lots of people do this hike and it affords you the opportunity to be technically on Canadian soil while the trail meanders north and south of the border on it’s 1.2 mile journey to The Fourth Connecticut Lake which is the head waters for the 400+ mile long Connecticut River. You might even feel like you’re sneaking into the country just walking past the border patrol like that but don’t worry. Walk along the fence and follow the signs to the hiking trail. This one is a little trickier and you literally just walk past the Customs station and cross into Canada – several times! Care needs to be taken to park in the right parking spots across from the border crossing checkpoint. without going through Customs Pittsburg, NH – Fourth Connecticut Lake Hiking Trail Escourt Station, Maine has a place where Canadians can be temporarily in the U.S. There’s a picnic table with a view of the river so you can spent time in both countries! There’s also a bathroom so they have thought of everything here. There is an obelisk marking the border making it clear which side is Canada and which side in the United States. At the northern end of the aptly named rue de la Frontière you will find the again aptly named Parc de la frontière. ![]() If you happen to be in eastern Quebec, you can head to the town of Pohenegamook. This is one of the places for Canadians looking to be technically in the U.S. and Customs without going through Customs. Parc de la Frontiere allows one to go between the U.S. How many people can say they’ve played golf in two countries on the same day? The Aroostock Valley Country Club allows you to be on Canadian soil without going through Customs Escourt Station, Maine This allows you to enter Canada, play a round of golf, interact with some Canadians and not have to go through customs. residents you are allowed to play in Canada and technically be in Canada as long as you return to the U.S. but the club and the greens are in Canada. The parking lot for the country club in Fairfield, ME is located in the U.S. So here’s 10 places you can legally cross the U.S./Canada Border without going through Customs. However, you are technically in another country at that moment. If you did, then you’d be breaking the law. How you say? Well let’s just start with the fact that in all of these cases you’re entering the other country and then coming right back. soil temporarily and then there are some loopholes that let you do that without going through customs. Now crossing the border can be a complex process, unless you’re just looking get on Canadian or U.S. You still needed to be be officially checked in but in a lot of places (like Beebe Plain, VT) residents could easily cross without too much hassle. Before 9/11 crossing the U.S./Canada border wasn’t that big of a deal. ![]()
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