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[/ QUOTE ] Be aware though, you do need a passport if you are a US Citizen:
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its my understanding that only air and sea travel require passports at this time meaning if you drive, you are cool with regular id. i would bring a copy of birth certificate just to be sure.
the requierment that ALL travellers between US and CAN will need a passport was suppose to take effect shortly but the backlog of applicications has postponed the deadline till next year.
in short, if you are planning are going to CA, might as well apply.
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Actually, that's not the case, as it's Canada that's requiring the Passport for you to gain entry into their country (even if you are driving there).
I have a passport and have had one for years now, but I think if you don't have one it's a good idea to get one as they are good for 10 years. This especially since it (now) takes such a long time to get one.
Better to have it and not need it, than to need it and not have it.
BTW, according to here:
http://travel.state.gov/travel/cbpmc/cbpmc_2223.html
the exemption appears to only apply if you have already applied for your passport, but it's being held up or something, and it's not expected for it to arrive prior to your going.
According to the WPT website (at the link I provided in my earlier post):
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CROSSING THE BORDER
About 30 million visitors cross the border every year from the United States into Canada and an additional 18 million visitors arrive by boat or airplane from the USA and every other nation on earth. Visit the Canada Customs website for more information to make the crossing easier.
If you are a citizen of the United States, you do need a passport to enter Canada. You should also carry proof of your citizenship, such as a birth certificate, certificate of citizenship or naturalization, as well as a photo ID. If you are a permanent resident of the U.S., you should bring your Permanent Resident Card (i.e. green card) with you.
U.S. citizens returning to the U.S. from Canada are currently exempt from passport requirements.
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