Yes, phone ahead.... or you'll be parking your car there for 3 days...
Also....
i know this has been done as well....
Get the vin number, and if you know a auto mech personally have him write up an inspection sheet, take it to motor vechiles and get it registered as an alberta car. Fly down with your plates and insurance/registration, and there will be no questions asked, alberta plates.
but i'd only use that as a last resort.
http://www.riv.ca/english/html/how_t...rt.html#before
ps keep us informed, i'll be doing this come summer as well.