Passport for Canada? (Page 3): Yes required since 2006.

Bultaco Loc: Aiken, SC

jerryc41 wrote:

Of the 70,000 members here, someone must have crossed from the USA into Canada. Was a passport required? I read online that I would not need a passport, but when I asked about getting one at the post office, the woman said I would need a passport to enter Canada. I should have kept mine current. If I get a new one, it will cost me $150.

Yes required since 2006.

tusketwedge Loc: Nova Scotia Canada

Most of the post here are saying you need a passport to ENTER Canada, which is false if you are driving .By air or boat, I would say it would facilitate the process. Now to get back into the U.S is another issue. It would be advisable that if you want to return, it might be best to get one.

pbearperry Loc: Massachusetts

On a recent ship cruise we needed a passport to get in both ways.

daverc11

I cross into Canada frequently at the Buffalo entry points. They always ask for a passport and then want to know why you are entering Canada. The best response that gets you in without any further questions is, "I'm going to the casino!"

whitewolfowner

jerryc41 wrote:

Of the 70,000 members here, someone must have crossed from the USA into Canada. Was a passport required? I read online that I would not need a passport, but when I asked about getting one at the post office, the woman said I would need a passport to enter Canada. I should have kept mine current. If I get a new one, it will cost me $150.

Jerry, it's our own country that is the jerk about getting back in and it has been that way at least since the early 70's. So if you will be required to have a passport, it'll be for getting back home at the very least.

sagittta Loc: In the woods of Michigan

A special Michigan driving license will get you over and back. Went around Lake Sup. last fall.

crafterwantabe Loc: Mn

As far as I know you do need a passport.

Day.Old.Pizza Loc: Maple Grove, MN

jerryc41 wrote:

Of the 70,000 members here, someone must have crossed from the USA into Canada. Was a passport required? I read online that I would not need a passport, but when I asked about getting one at the post office, the woman said I would need a passport to enter Canada. I should have kept mine current. If I get a new one, it will cost me $150.

If you have an Enhanced Driver's Liscense (contains a chip) you can drive back and forth. To fly or on a regular license you need Passport.

RWCRNC Loc: Pennsylvania

Yes, we drove to Niagara Falls and needed it.

chase4 Loc: Punta Corona, California

Shellback wrote:

Yes - this explains it - from U.S. Customs and Border Protection:
https://help.cbp.gov/app/answers/detail/a_id/3618/kw/U.S.%20citizen%20travel%20to%20canada

Thanks shellback for the informative, helpful link. chase

Bultaco Loc: Aiken, SC

[quote=tusketwedge]Most of the post here are saying you need a passport to ENTER Canada, which is false if you are driving .By air or boat, I would say it would facilitate the process. Now to get back into the U.S is another issue. It would be advisable that if you want to return, it might be best to get one.[/qu

When I was driving the Redbus at GNP the Border guards would not allow anyone to inter Canada with out a PP? We drove to Waterton daily.

jcave Loc: Cecilia, Kentucky

I live in Vermont and go to Canada frequently. The enhanced drivers license is the least expensive option. Returning to the U.S. is easy, but doing so on a holiday can be bad since lines can be miles long.

timepass Loc: Yardley,PA

If you get a new passport,take your own photo.The photo's they take of you are horrible,you look dead.The camera they use has no adjustments.

drfletcher Loc: Snowflake, AZ

I used to live in Alaska and have traveled through Canada many times. You do need a passport. BC stands for bring cash, lol. Have fun and enjoy your trip. There are lots of things to see and photograph.

GBJim

In 2013, our chorus went to Toronto to attend a convention. You either need a full passport or there's a cheaper version just for a few countries, like Canada and Mexico. It's a pass of sorts. But since 2001 you need a passport to travel to Canada. Also, if you have new electronics or cameras that you're taking, you can obtain a form to list your items and stop by the US Customs on your way to Canada to have it stamped. This is so you don't have to prove, once coming back to the US, that you didn't buy the items in Canada during your trip.