Is there a certain amount of money I need to have with me travelling through Canada?

Simply put, I'll be moving from New Hampshire to Alaska in may, and since I'll be travelling through Canada, friends of mine have told me that I am required to have at least 5000 US dollars with me when I cross the border into Canada. Is this true or not, and if it is, how much do I need to have with me?

You need to contact the Canadian government.

we will arrest you if you don't have atleast 1500,and will fine u if u have more than 10000.lol regular loitering laws apply

You do not have to have US$5000 physically on you when travelling through Canada. You simply have to prove that you have sufficient funds to pay for your trip into or through Canada (credit card, bank account, etc if asked). This is to prevent other countries vagrants from coming here to become a burden on the Canadian taxpayer. For example, you probably could not come here and say that you are going to hitch-hike across the country to save on costs.

When you come into Canada, you will be asked where you are coming from, where you are going, how long you plan to be in Canada, and if you are transporting any food, plants, animals, drugs, or firearms with you.

On that last note, in the event that you do need to transport a firearm (gun, rifle, crossbow, etc)while moving to Alaska, you may need special forms and the firearm must be in an appropriate secured storage container while it is passing through Canada. Make sure you consult the Canada Customs to be sure what you need to do.