http://www.inspection.gc.ca/food/information-for-consumers/travellers/what-can-i-bring-into-canada-/eng/1389648337546/1389648516990

This looks like a complete list that should answer your question.

Since this is not your own child, I wonder if a note from the parents granting you permission to cross the border is required? Are the child's parents married? If not and there are custody orders from a court, that could be a complication too.

Does the little one have a passport?

I travel to Canada occasionally. You can bring most foods commercially prepared, in their original packaging. Fresh fruit and veg must be declared also and will be inspected. No eggs, poultry, feathers or raw meats. No milk. I am not sure about the boxed shelf-stable milk. Coffee is OK. Make sure packaging is not opened and clearly labeled. Most of the fresh veg I buy is grown in Canada anyway so I just buy some when I am there. Much easier. I love Tim Horton coffee and drink it in huge amounts when I am there. You gotta try it if you love coffee!

You can bring limited amounts of dairy across. Just about anywhere you go in Canada has a major grocery store where you can buy organic and boxed milk. Where are you going and maybe I can tell you what is available in the area. In my opinion Tim Horton's coffee is terrible but to each their own,. McDonald's is way better or Second Cup. I live in a border city, many Canadians do their grocery shopping in the US for some of the bargains.

Its easier to get into Canada than to return to the States. Make sure that your passports are in order. Also check on what inoculations are required for crossing the border in both directions.

If you are driving your private vehicle, check with your insurance agent to insure that you are insured in Canada. You may need a statement from your agent.

Health insurance is another issue. In general, Medicare and Medicaid are not valid outside the US and its protectorates.

Thanks, I travel to Canada frequently, all is in order, I just never worry about carrying snacks suitable for my little guy, as I can grab something anywhere. I found that list that fun2b link and it lists that say dairy is ok, others that say milk is not. Can't find anything about specific fruits or if I can take carrot sticks, etc. I know there will be stores, I just want to lessen the hassle trying to find things I know he will eat/prefer. He's not a good eater and has allergies as well. So the brands he's used to make it much easier. Thanks for responding.

You can bring $20 of dairy across the border per person. I have friends who buy me butter (yes, we have butter. No we don't have Kerrygold butter lol). My parents live on the border and cross often to buy eggs, cheese and milk because it's so much cheaper. As long as you declare it, there's no problem. If you bring any weapons make sure you declare them. Failure to do so will get you arrested and banned from entering again. Best to keep them at home. You probably won't be allowed to bring one in anyway even if you do declare it unless you're driving straight through to Alaska.

have onlt been to Canada one time... on a family road trip vacation to Niagara Falls from SE PA. at that time you just basically stopped, stated your "business" and they raised the gate. no documents required. I don't remember HOW Dad did it, but somehow got the border guard to kiddingly search my brother (maybe 9-10 at the time). he had a souvenir Niagara Falls pen knife (maybe 3" long at most) and guard put on a good act. imagine if that happened today!!

Debby, no weapons, here or going there! Eggs? Everything I see says you can't take eggs...it's just crazy that there is so much conflicting info. Or maybe it's just eggs from certain states. Maybe I'll risk taking some hard boiled eggs and if they take them away, I'll be ok with it. Thanks!

Another Kerrygold butter fan here - brought 6 packages home on the weekend when returning home from Maine. :)

I remember when my children were small, I think 1, 2 and 7. We went into Bellingham for the day. Crossing into the US we were stopped and the car searched. No luggage. Three kids........... Looked suspicious. I told them my parents lived in Abbotsford and that's where our belongings were. On the way back into Canada, the Canadian border crossing agent asked who the kids were. I panicked. I had NO proof whatsoever any of them were mine! And I never got written permission from my ex to bring my son out of province, let alone out of the country. I had no way to do that anyhow, as he ran for the hills when he found out who I was going out with...... It was weird how both the US customs and Canadian customs took our word the kids were all ours without proof. That would never happen today.

If you are bringing along a computer or other technology, do register it before you leave the country to which you are returning. Or at least have a copy of the bill of sale. It's also wise to do the same with expensive watches and handbags. It is possible to be nailed for duty if one doesn't.

I've lived in WA my whole life and have crossed into Canada many, many times. I lived near the border for years and made day trips to Vancouver often. I've just never had to pack food for a child before and am really only concerned with what I can take in for snacks! I know what I need to do regarding my grandson and permissions and my "stuff". But thanks for your concerns.

Olychick, have a fun, safe trip! I think you've got all the good advice you need.

Yes lots of great advice which I appreciate but still can’t find a list of fruits and veggies (except potatoes) that might be allowed! But we’ll take dried and I’m sure it will be fine. I love Canada! And Victoria especially. And Vancouver! Vij’s, yum.