Dead_Dog_Paddler wrote on Dec 11^th, 2009 at 2:37pm:

I too am considering a Northern entry. Any one ever used the Beaverhouse parking lot? is it safe to leave valuables locked in the car there .

I almost always use BH for an entry point. I have outfitter bring me in and pick me up. That's a personal choice, the result of a incident involving my vehicle years ago, that I never forgot.

BH has had vehicles broken into in the past. So has Nym. The culprits were travelers heading west/east and stopped in to hit the 4-wheel ATM'S that had their "Assets" on display.

One of my ways of passing time waiting for my pickup on BH, is to look into parked vehicles for "easy" pickings ;) I would say that more than half of the vehicles I look into, have valuables that would spark a thieves interest. Cell phones/luggage/lap tops/GPS and loose change or bills in center consoles :o

Lets not forget the 4 legged bandits. I would say the same percentage or higher leave food items in vehicle. Donuts/Fast food leftovers/cookies/chips, and once even a half eaten bucket of chicken.
I've seen more than a few vehicles with bear prints on the hood to the trunk where Yogi was taking a peek/sniff for goodies.

I'd lock any/all items in trunk or at least hide under seat well. I'd also leave no food of any kind in vehicle and if you can, use a cooler and lock any items you want on takeout in your trunk.

For some reason people think there is NO crime "Up North" :question
They wouldn't leave valuables out at home, they shouldn't do it up there either.  Highway 11 is a popular route across Canada. Thieves target places like that, remote, yet easily driven into. They sell the items at truck stops for gas and drug money. Common sense applies EVEN up in God's country ;)