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I was curious about what the border between Manitoba and North Dakota looked like so I was perusing Google Maps. I wanted to see how easy it would be to walk from the US to Canada, which it looks like if you own property on the border is as easy as walking from any state to another state. I didn't expect a fence, but I was curious. Anyway, I stumbled upon Lake Metigoshe. It appears there is a small part of the lake which has parcels of property, at least according to Google, half in the US, half in Canada. The houses are in Canada but the docks are in the US. I tried Googling this but I couldn't find anything talking about it. How does this work? Do we have some sort of agreement where the property is considered to be the possession of whichever country it majority lies in?
Also, I noticed that every road between North Dakota and Canada has a border outpost, but what about boating on Lake Metigoshe? Can't you simply boat between the US and Canada with ease?
I was curious about what the border between Manitoba and North Dakota looked like so I was perusing Google Maps. I wanted to see how easy it would be to walk from the US to Canada, which it looks like if you own property on the border is as easy as walking from any state to another state. I didn't expect a fence, but I was curious. Anyway, I stumbled upon Lake Metigoshe. It appears there is a small part of the lake which has parcels of property, at least according to Google, half in the US, half in Canada. The houses are in Canada but the docks are in the US. I tried Googling this but I couldn't find anything talking about it. How does this work? Do we have some sort of agreement where the property is considered to be the possession of whichever country it majority lies in?
Also, I noticed that every road between North Dakota and Canada has a border outpost, but what about boating on Lake Metigoshe? Can't you simply boat between the US and Canada with ease?
I have been at that lake at couple of times and have in-laws with summer property there.
From my understanding for boating both Canadian and Americans can use either side as long as you stay in the water and dont dock.
I have been at that lake at couple of times and have in-laws with summer property there.
From my understanding for boating both Canadian and Americans can use either side as long as you stay in the water and dont dock.
Yep. he's right. No touchy toe on ground. This all came about after 911.
Used to be able to boat up the Canadian side and walk up to the little grocery store and buy a box of Canadian Taffy.
My brother lives on that lake, great place to visit.
I also have a ton of cousins who have summer cabins there also.
Legally if you want to navigate a small craft between U.S. and Canadian waters and land ashore you're required to enroll in U.S. Customs and Border Protection's "Small Vessel Report System". This website explains it.
This is the CBP Policy: Any person(s) entering the United States by boat from Canada not in possession of a valid I-68 or NEXUS card must physically present themselves for inspection at the nearest CBP facility immediately upon arrival. Inspections may be conducted at the Carbury port of entry. Persons in possession of form I-68 or NEXUS card arriving by boat must call 1-800-505-8381 to report their arrival.
This is the address and telephone number for the CBP Port Office in Souris, ND. It's not far from Lake Metigoshe. It's open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Port of Carbury
10919 Hwy 14 NE
Souris, North Dakota 58783
Phone: 701-228-2540 VesselReport@cbp.dhs.gov
Last edited by irishcopper; 07-06-2015 at 01:10 PM..
Thanks for this thread because I've always wondered what it would be like to boat on the Red River from Fargo to Winnipeg. I've asked different places but never got any information about the border crossing procedure.
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