For These Border Towns, The Only Wall Here is a Row of Potted Plants

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Published 2016-04-02

The international boundary cuts through houses, public institutions, main roads... and that's just how it's always been for Derby Line, Vt. and Stanstead, Quebec residents.

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All Comments (21)

@carbidegrd1 3 years ago

I grew up on the Canadian side of the Detroit river. We would canoe over to Trenton and hang out with kids on the US side. No one cared. Now there are boat loads of clown suited goons controlling everyone's movement. It amazes me how quickly we kneel to authority.
@kalbitmalbit2312 5 years ago

I used to live there my bed room was located in US side kitchen in Canada I always cross border when got hungry
@taurene 5 years ago

so the couple had a long distance relationship just a potted plants away
@fionaanimates8692 5 years ago

I love how despite the border annoyances, they still are peaceful.
@sydnierosenfeld8229 7 years ago

Let's say someone gave birth to twins in that apartment and they were born on opposite sides of the apartment would that mean they were born in 2 different countries
@thefareplayer2254 6 years ago

Note to self: if you hurt yourself, do it on the Canadian side so you get healthcare.
@lambosforusal 7 years ago

it's funny I live in Holland and we have these villages too on the border with Belgium
@RealHexJoker 7 years ago

theres no fucking terror threat there
@CherryCokeNixon 4 years ago

When you have two prosperous countries, you’re not going to have problems with borders. Canadians aren’t dying to come to the United States and Americans aren’t dying to come to Canada. Totally incomparable to the situation on the southern border.
@mrknotthall 1 year ago

I’m American and I love Canada. These 2 countries and people should get along for the sake and safety of everybody.
@Religious_man 5 years ago

Kudos to everyone there who are respectful and spend time with each other beyond the borders and beyond the differences. I like to see this with everyone.
@flippinin 3 years ago

I feel like the people of this town should have dual citizenship, it would make their lives much easier.
@juliezaremskiy3635 7 years ago

I love how ABC is comparing Canada to Mexico, Hello! It's CANADA! No illegal immigration coming from the north.
@justg94 8 years ago

that's because both locals have good jobs and are educated. dont even make comparisons to any borders around america down south because there isn't any
@tinadailey1297 3 years ago

What a wonderful little town , everyone NEEDS to get along with their neighbors like these folks! Great little town!🐧🌨🌫🌬❄⛄💖
@hikaru-live 5 years ago

At least set up a border buffer zone here, so the residents of the border towns can visit each other with just their driver licenses without reporting to customs, border control or immigration. Certain jobs like town sheriffs and fire brigade can be held or led by folks with dual citizenship and holds dual authorization, so only one team of those is needed for border buffer towns, saving both confusion and cost. Given US and Canada, a Schengen-like arrangement might be preferred.
@r.j.9873 6 years ago

Omg, Canusa Avenue. CANada and USA. 🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️
@PerthTowne 7 years ago

That's a lovely story.
@berkshirekatie8069 7 years ago

this is like Lifford and Strabane in Northern Ireland
@Draktand01 6 years ago

The US and Canada should make a Schengen type union.