What do you just HAVE to bring back on a trip to Canada?

[warlord 73]

I'm gonna have to try the famous Shreddies one of these visits.

Eeeeeeewwwwww, those things are nasty. My parents got those for my older brothers as children, but I refused to eat them so they got me crappy Cherrios instead. Nothing worse then some soggy mushy wheat squares. Making me vomit just thinking about them.

My list is pretty simple:

- Ketchup Chips

- Canned Black Olives with the pits in them (for some reason everything is pitless or seedless here and I hate it)...

[MissStacey 1]

What are pepperettes? I have seen them mentioned on a few peoples lists.

Pepperettes

I always bring back the Turkey ones.... I think they're called "Slims". Less fat, blah blah blah. I just love their taste and the juiciness. Unfortunately, my husband does too, so they go really fast.

Oh ya!!! I have had those- the name didn't sound familiar to me. Thanks Krikit!!

[pegbert64 0]

Just one question though...medications. I've never tried to bring any back with me on previous trips so if our luggage gets searched, will they confiscate stuff like this? I mean, there's meds I can buy OTC in Canada that I can't here w/o a prescription and I'd sure like to bring some back with me.

I think that if it's for "personal use", they don't care one way or the other. The problem I've had is that all my friends here in NC ask me to bring them back muscle relaxants..... and I think a dozen or so boxes of muscle relaxants might make me look a bit like a drug trafficer, haha! They do sell something here called Excederin Back and Body, but isn't even close to Robaxacet (which is only Rx in the US). Same with the cough syrup with codiene..... you have to ask for it at the pharmacy counter, but you don't need an Rx, and you can get generic at Shoppers or London Drugs. I haven't found anything here in the US that works on a bad cough at night, so my small stash of Canadian stuff has been a god-send.

Another thing I always get are the Shopper's Drug Mart (Life Brand) glycerin soaps - yummy scents and just nicer quality than what I get here.

And I agree with the person who said oatmeal..... in BC they make one called Roger's Porridge Oats, which is a mix of oatmeal and all kinds of other good stuff..... have looked and looked for it here in the south, to no avail. So will definitely be adding a bag of that to the list!!

It's fun to read all the ideas - thanks!!

L

[Krikit 1,164]

Well, I'm not the Canadian (my fiance is), but I'm developing my own list too so I hope ya don't mind my 2 cents here lol.

Aero bars (the ones with the yogurt stuff inside)

Diana sauce

can of Tim Horton's hot chocolate (my son & I are hooked)

I wish so bad I could bring back pemeal bacon!!

and we always stop somewhere for some poutine

and I must say your ketchup is much tastier (sweeter) too.

I'm gonna have to try the famous Shreddies one of these visits.

I want to try mcdonald's just to see what the difference is out of curiosity.

Of course we don't mind, CBR. I enjoy your posts!

I brought back peameal bacon with me! I just made sure it was vacuum-sealed, then wrapped it in newspaper to keep it cool. It's quite cold in the luggage compartment so it works great. If they don't have vacuum-sealed peameal, ask the butcher to do it for you. They don't mind.

Is there a difference in the McDonald's? I didn't know that. I know there is definitely a difference in the Wendy's. No offense, but the Canadian Wendy's are WAY better than the American. It's what a person's used to, I guess.

If you've ever had Multi Grain Chex, then you've pretty much had Shreddies. I find it's a reasonable substitute.

[Saddle Bronc 124]

• Laura Secord chocolates (seasonal assortment particularly)
• Saskatoon berry jam (admittedly, available only in West)

[Marilyn. 340]

McDonalds tastes like ####### in Canada and the US

but Wendy's is definitely better in Canada... and the Burger King is better in the US then in Canada

my list is basic...

Heinz Ketchup.. I usually bring home a tin of it every time I go

Kraft Dinner..

Cheese Whiz - I usually forget to being some back with me though..

Tetly Tea - the round bags.... although I have been using Kroger Brand tea bags and they are pretty good but they just don't have the round bags

I would love to be able to bring Pizza Pops back with me but not sure how to accomplish that

[Saddle Bronc 124]

McDonalds tastes like ####### in Canada and the US

but Wendy's is definitely better in Canada... and the Burger King is better in the US then in Canada

To me, Harvey's tops all 3 quality-wise.

my list is basic...

Heinz Ketchup.. I usually bring home a tin of it every time I go

Kraft Dinner..

Cheese Whiz - I usually forget to being some back with me though..

Tetly Tea - the round bags.... although I have been using Kroger Brand tea bags and they are pretty good but they just don't have the round bags

I would love to be able to bring Pizza Pops back with me but not sure how to accomplish that

Take an empty Coleman cooler as one of your checked items in the "to Canada" flight. Put some bags of party ice (or a pack of "dry ice") in the cooler along with the frozen foods and check it in for your return flight.

[Marilyn. 340]

McDonalds tastes like ####### in Canada and the US

but Wendy's is definitely better in Canada... and the Burger King is better in the US then in Canada

To me, Harvey's tops all 3 quality-wise.

my list is basic...

Heinz Ketchup.. I usually bring home a tin of it every time I go

Kraft Dinner..

Cheese Whiz - I usually forget to being some back with me though..

Tetly Tea - the round bags.... although I have been using Kroger Brand tea bags and they are pretty good but they just don't have the round bags

I would love to be able to bring Pizza Pops back with me but not sure how to accomplish that

Take an empty Coleman cooler as one of your checked items in the "to Canada" flight. Put some bags of party ice (or a pack of "dry ice") in the cooler along with the frozen foods and check it in for your return flight.

well, for me In&out or Carl's Jr is better then all of those, fast food wise.. although I don't think I have ever eaten at Harvey's

but the best burgers and fries around here are at the Burger Depot or Taco King

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mmmm, not sure if the cooler thing would work... would they allow that??

[Emancipation 2]

Dill Pickles.. just straight forward dills.. is it just me or is it hard to find a good dill pickle??

here in New England they have these pickled cucumber spears - that taste just as they sound.. no zing to 'em.. blech..

[Marilyn. 340]

Dill Pickles.. just straight forward dills.. is it just me or is it hard to find a good dill pickle??

here in New England they have these pickled cucumber spears - that taste just as they sound.. no zing to 'em.. blech..

I have had good pickles down here... but to me none of them compare to my grandma's or my mom's pickles....

[dylski71 0]

Dad's Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies, Aero Bars (the original), Caramilk Bars and PIZZA POPS!!!

[Marilyn. 340]

I was shocked when they didn't have Pizza pops down here...

those hot pocket things are ok but nothing like Pizza Pops

[pegbert64 0]

Dad's Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies, Aero Bars (the original), Caramilk Bars and PIZZA POPS!!!

Oh yes!! Cookies!! Those Peak Freen (sp?) ones with the strawberry in the center. And I must sheepishly admit that, in a moment of weakness, I had my sister-in-law send me a box of Wagon Wheels

I think I better take an extra suitcase.... sigh.....

L

[LadyJane 1]

We always bring back at least 5 dozen Montreal bagels, my husband hates the "round bread" thingys here in the US. And sometimes we bring back maple syrup, but last time we were up there we had bought 10 tins so we're OK for now. We *would* bring back KinderEggs, but they're not allowed here in the US.

Good call on the Diana sauce! My husband loves the honey BBQ!

[Flames9_RN 358]

I bring back certain meds! normally Robaxacet (or the generic stuff) mother in law swears by the stuff. Kraft chunky peanut butter and thats about it.