Resources
Resources to help plan and organize your move back to Canada, Eh?
The following list of resources/websites were super helpful with planning our move back to Canada from the United States. I hope you’ll find them useful as well!
PS: This list will continue to grow with The Great Escape, Eh? Please check back often 
- Canada Border Security Agency (CBSA) – As a federal government agency, these guys make and enforce the cross-border rules, and are responsible for the safe and lawful movement of both travellers and goods into Canada.
- Moving Back to Canada – Paul Kurucz’s website was absolutely instrumental in helping us plan our move back, including both the information he shares and, the comments from his readers. Thanks Paul!!
- CBSA Form BSF186 – Personal Effects Accounting Document; don’t leave the US without it, you’ll need it to cross the border!
- CBSA – Guide for residents returning to Canada; everything you need to know about what you can and can’t bring back
- Government of Canada – Bringing food into Canada for personal use; what you can and can’t bring back, food wise
- USCIS i-407, Record of Abandonment of Lawful Permanent Resident Status – to return your green cards once you’ve moved away
- Simplified Trade Solutions – U.S. Vehicle Export Requirements; all vehicles leaving the United States must first be exported. These guys were quick and super easy to deal with.
- Registrar of Imported Vehicles (RIV) – a Transport Canada program, all vehicles leaving the United States and entering Canada permanently must register with RIV
- Canada/US Border Crossings – a comprehensive list of all the Canada/US border crossings by province and state (if you’re bringing a vehicle across you’ll need to know where you’ll cross and when)
- U-Haul – the only ‘do-it-yourself’ mover where we could drive the truck one way; all the others we checked (i.e.: Penske, the truck had to be returned to the US