I'm Canadian, and yes, it's adviseable to not only have your passport, but birth certificate and anyone else who is traveling with you (including children) should as well. We have to do the same thing going across to the States and it doesn't really bother us at all. Legally you can cross into Canada from the US with just proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate or naturalization papers. A passport will be required for all US citizens after Dec. 31, 2007. You should also have proof of US citizenship for all children, and written permission if they are not accompanied by both parents. A driver's license and social security card or other picture ID is NOT proof of citizenship. By all means, if you have a passport, take it.
== == No, not currently. I live in Detroit, and to cross into Canada, you MUST have a original US birth certificate AND a photo Drivers License. However, there is legislation that takes effect in June 2009 , that will make a US passport mandatory for travel to Canada., AND to get back INTO the USA. Jim B In Toronto.
As of January 2007, Canadians flying into the USA require passports. Starting January 2008, you need a passport to travel by car, train or bus as well. Commercial truck drivers driving commercial motor vehicles can use their commercial drivers' licenses in lieu of passports. Everyone else needs one.
You need a passport to cross from America to Canada. While inside Canada, you don't need your passport, except for ID purposes.
no
Canadians can only travel with the country of Canada without a valid passport. A valid passport or a valid permanent resident card are the two acceptable forms of documentation to re-enter Canada without issue.
a passport for every individual in the car.
starting in 2008, YES we need passports to get into Canada
You need a passport to cross from America to Canada. While inside Canada, you don't need your passport, except for ID purposes.
No but they need a passport if they live in Canada.
no
For sure you need a passport. Also check this info if you come from Canada:
You need a passport to travel almost anywhere that is not within your country.
Canada...really?
Yes
Canadians can only travel with the country of Canada without a valid passport. A valid passport or a valid permanent resident card are the two acceptable forms of documentation to re-enter Canada without issue.
As of June 1st, 2009, you need a passport to travel from Canada to the US.
Yes.
Because you are leaving the country they need to know who you are
To Canada you can; to Mexico you can't.