Cross Country Valet

01/31/2026

-30° C with the wind chill. No thanks!

01/11/2026

Recent U.S. rule changes have raised questions for Canadian snowbirds, but the truth is most travellers will notice very little difference at the border.

Canadian snowbirds heading to the U.S. in 2026 should understand new entry rules around photos, biometrics, and registration. Here’s what you need to know.

01/06/2026

It's an easy decision. 🧂🍋‍🟩

12/14/2025

Planning on having a furry friend accompany you down south this winter? 🐾 Here’s what Canadian snowbirds need to know about bringing pets into the USA, including updated dog requirements and travel tips to avoid border issues.

Understand U.S. pet import rules for travelers from Canada, including dog and cat requirements, documentation, airline rules, and snowbird considerations.

12/09/2025

Canadian snowbirds are still flocking to sun destinations like Arizona. Early indicators suggest "very little drop" in snowbird activity.

Canadian snowbirds continue to visit this U.S. state despite Canada's travel boycott. But some of the reasons many Canadians are keeping quiet about.

12/02/2025

Florida's plan to eliminate property tax for owner-occupied homes could potentially increase property values by as much as 9%, according to analysis by Realtor.com. If you're still on the fence about whether to invest in a winter home in the Sunshine State, now might be a good time to do so. (Source: https://www.realtor.com/news/trends/florida-property-taxes-eliminate-home-values-desantis/)

11/18/2025

The survey data from Snowbird Advisor is in: 7 in 10 Canadian snowbirds still plan on travelling to the U.S. this winter.

Snowbird Advisor’s survey polled 4,000 Canadian long-stay winter travellers, AKA snowbirds, in late October 2025

11/12/2025

Despite all the fear-mongering in the news, Canadians’ experiences at the U.S. border appear largely unchanged from what past surveys in 2017 and 2023 found, with 85% describing their experience as "good."

Crossing the U.S. border isn't as bad as it seems, according to Canadians.

10/23/2025

Snowbird season has arrived. 🚘☀

10/19/2025

There's been some confusion lately from Canadian snowbirds as to what border documentation is required under the new rules, specifically in relation to Form I-94 and Form G-325R. The fact is, Form I-94 is *not* a requirement for Canadians entering the United States, so you can continue to go to the border with the same documentation as always. What *is* now required is some form of official registration if you are planning on staying in the U.S. for longer than 30 days, which can include either Form I-94 or Form G325-R when an I-94 is not issued.

Our advice? if you are crossing the land border, save yourself the $30 USD per person fee of obtaining an I-94 in advance. If an I-94 is not issued to you at the border, you have the option of filing Form G-325R instead, which satisfies the same requirement and is free to obtain online.

Individuals staying in the U.S. for 30 days or more may now be required to complete a newly designated form: Form G-325R. Learn more.

10/18/2025

Fall is one of our favourite seasons to do a cross-Canada vehicle delivery. This client's Audi Q5 went all the way from Whitby, ON to Kelowna, BC. It's a long drive along the Trans-Canada Highway, but the scenery is unforgettable.