Arriving in the US on a waiver visa but wanting to stay in Canada for one year

Question

I have been granted a working visa (IEC) for Canada and it is valid for one year upon entry. I want to travel to San Fran first and travel up the West coast and enter Canada via train. I have been told that I have to have a return ticket from Canada within 90 days because it's a country neighboring the US. Is this true?

Any help, much appreciated

Answer 1

I believe this is true for tourists, not Canadian residents. I couldn't find any authoritative statement anywhere on DHS or CBP sites to support this statement.

You must remember though that any stay for less than 30 days in Canada will not reset the 90 days VWP clock.